Historical Events Aug 22 1st stones laid in Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam Famous Birthdays Aug 9 Johannes Cocceius, Dutch reformed theologist, born in Bremen (d. 1669) Born in 1603 Famous Deaths Aug 16 Silvio Antoniano, Italian cardinal and theologist (Tre libri), dies at 62 Aug 20 Aḥmad al-Manṣūr 'the Golden', Moroccan ruler (1578-1603) who captured Songhai Empire, dies at 53 or 54 (alternative date 25 August) Jul 1603 History by Year Sep 1603 What Happened in 1603 John Manningham Notes the Passing of Queen Elizabeth IMarch 24, 1603 Union of the CrownsMarch 24, 1603
