Historical Events
Battle of Dungeness
Sea battle at Dungeness: Piet Heyn beats the Dunkirkers, commerce raiders in the service of the Spanish Monarchy
Famous Deaths
Piet Heyn (1577-1629)
Dutch privateer who captured a Spanish silver fleet and admiral who became a folk hero, shot by cannonball during a skirmish with privateers at 51
Died in 1629 1629 Highlights
About June 18, 1629
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 394 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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