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What Happened on August 19, 1596

Famous Birthdays

  • Elizabeth Stuart, Electress of the Palatinate, "The Winter Queen" of Bohemia and daughter of James VI and I of England and Scotland, born at Dunfermline Palace, Fife, Kingdom of Scotland (d. 1662)

About August 19, 1596

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Thursday

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

How Long Ago? 427 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Leo