Historical Events
- At 10:30AM Dutch explorer Willem Barents arrives at Novaya Zemlya (Artic Ocean)
1596 Highlights
About July 17, 1596
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 428 years and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
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