Famous Deaths
- Thomas Tomkins, Welsh-born virginalist composer, dies at 83 or 84
Died in 1656 1656 Highlights
About June 9, 1656
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 367 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
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