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What Happened on August 10, 1556

Famous Birthdays

  • Philipp Nicolai, German Lutheran pastor, poet, composer and hymnodist, born in Mengeringhausen, Landgraviate of Hesse, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany) (d. 1607)

About August 10, 1556

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 467 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Leo