Famous Birthdays
- Gerardus Mercator, Flemish geographer, globe maker, and cartographer (introduced the term atlas, added rhumb lines to aid navigation by sea, Mercator 1569 world map), born in Rupelmonde, Flanders (d. 1594)
About March 5, 1512
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 512 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
