Famous Birthdays
- Jan III van Foreest, Dutch lawyer, poet and mayor of Hoorn, born in Alkmaar, Netherlands (d. 1651)
- Leopold V, Archduke of Austria, born in Graz, Austria (d. 1632)
About October 9, 1586
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 437 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey