Famous Birthdays
- Gemma Frisius [Jemme Reinerszoon], Frisian physician, mathematician and cartographer (created globe), born in Dokkum, Friesland (now Netherlands) (d. 1555)
About December 9, 1508
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 515 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Year of the Rabbit
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Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey