Historical Events
- Scotland begins its numbered year on January 1 instead of 25 March.
Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Spanheim, Dutch theologian (d. 1649)
About January 1, 1600
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 424 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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