Oct 191605

What Happened on October 19, 1605

Sculptor’s Brainwave Produces Amazing Memorial

A pigeon pauses for thought on the marble sculpture of Sir Thomas Browne’s brain

Famous Birthdays

Thomas Browne, English philosopher and writer (Garden of Cyrus), born in London (d. 1682)

1605 Highlights

About October 19, 1605

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 418 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra

What Happened in 1605

400 Years of Celebration After Plotters Fail to Kill a King
November 5, 1605

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