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What Happened on May 26, 1591

Famous Birthdays

  • Dirck Janszoon Sweelinck, Dutch composer, baptized in Amsterdam, Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (d. 1652)

About May 26, 1591

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Wednesday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Sunday

How Long Ago? 433 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini