Historical Events
- Battle of The Three Kings [Battle of Alcazar quivir): Moroccans defeat a Moroccan-Portuguese alliance in northern Morocco with 10,000 killed
Famous Deaths
- Sebastiaan, King of Portugal (1557-78), dies in The Battle of Three Kings in Morocco at about 24
- Sebastian, King of Portugal (1557-78), assumed killed in battle in Morocco at 24
- Thomas Stuckley, English adventurer and mercenary, killed at the Battle of Three Kings in Morocco
Died in 1578 1578 Highlights
About August 4, 1578
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 445 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo