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What Happened on April 23, 1616

Historical Events

  • Netherlands buys De Briel/Vlissingen/Fort Rammekens from England

Famous Deaths

  • El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Peruvian writer (b. 1539)

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

English poet and playwright (Romeo and Juliet; Macbeth: Hamlet), dies at about 52


Died in 1616 1616 Highlights

About April 23, 1616

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Tuesday

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

How Long Ago? 408 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Taurus