Historical Events
Black Death
Conjunction of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, thought by scholars at the University of Paris to be the "cause of the plague epidemic" known as the Black Death. Actual cause was the bacterium yersinia pestis spread by fleas, rats and other animals.
1345 Highlights
About March 20, 1345
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 679 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces