Famous Deaths
- Fray Diego de Landa, Spanish Franciscan bishop of Yucatán who both destroyed books of the Maya and documented them, dies at 54
Died in 1579 1579 Highlights
About April 29, 1579
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 445 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus