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What Happened on August 4, 1526

Famous Deaths

Juan Sebastián Elcano (c. 1486-1526)

Spanish explorer and navigator who completed the 1st circumnavigation of the Earth on the Magellan expedition, dies of scurvy aged 39 or 40

Died in 1526 1526 Highlights

About August 4, 1526

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 497 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo