Historical Events
Cartier for Newfoundland
French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail with two ships from Saint-Malo for Newfoundland, tasked by Francis I to look for gold and riches [1]
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Barton [St Magd van Kent], English nun, prophet and only woman whose head was on a spike on London Bridge, hanged for treason
Died in 1534 1534 Highlights
About April 20, 1534
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 490 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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