Historical Events
- Commander of the English fleet Lord Howard of Effingham calls off chase of the Spanish Armada off coast of Scotland
- Radboud Castle on Medemblik harbor in North Holland surrenders to the Spanish army
Famous Deaths
- Alfonso Ferrabosco, Italian composer who brought madrigal music to England, dies at 45
Died in 1588 1588 Highlights
About August 12, 1588
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 435 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
