Historical Events
- Olivier van Noort completes first Dutch circumnavigation of the globe, returning home after two years but with little success at trading or taking Spanish possessions
1601 Highlights
About August 27, 1601
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 422 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey