Famous Deaths
- Willem Barents [Barentsz], Dutch navigator and arctic explorer (Barents Sea named after him), dies at sea in the Arctic at about 47
Died in 1597 1597 Highlights
About June 20, 1597
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 427 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
