Historical Events
- Rounding of Cape Horn for the first time by Dutch expedition of Jacques Le Maire and Willem Corneliszoon Schouten (they name Cape Hoorn after Schouten’s hometown) [1]
1616 Highlights
About January 31, 1616
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 408 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius