Historical Events
- Dutch explorer Willem Barents sets off from Amsterdam on his third expedition to try to find a Northwest passage through the Arctic
1596 Highlights
About May 18, 1596
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 427 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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