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What Happened on February 24, 1547

Famous Birthdays

  • John of Austria, Spanish military leader (Battle of Lepanto), and governor of the Netherlands, born in of Regensburg, Upper Palatinate (now Germany) (d. 1578)

About February 24, 1547

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 477 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces