Historical Events
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
English set alight eight fireships, with pitch, brimstone, gunpowder and tar, and cast them downwind towards the closely anchored vessels of the Spanish Armada, scattering the armada
1588 Highlights
About August 7, 1588
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 435 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo