Historical Events
- Sinking of the English ship Squirrel off the Azores with explorer and founder of Newfoundland, Humphrey Gilbert, on board
Famous Birthdays
- Girolamo Frescobaldi, Italian keyboard virtuoso (organist at St. Peter's Basilica, 1608-28 and 1634-43), and late Renaissance/early Baroque composer, born in Ferrara, Duchy of Ferrara (now Italy) (d. 1643)
Famous Deaths
- Humphrey Gilbert, English soldier, explorer and founder of Newfoundland, dies at sea, apparently reading "Utopia", at 43 or 44
Died in 1583 1583 Highlights
About September 9, 1583
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 440 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey