Historical Events
The Six-Day-Old Queen
Princess Mary Stuart succeeds her father James V and becomes Queen Mary I of Scotland at 6 days old
Famous Deaths
James V (1512-1542)
King of Scotland (1513-42), dies likely of cholera or dysentery at 30
Died in 1542 1542 Highlights
About December 14, 1542
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 481 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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