Historical Events
- Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly are not seriously injured by the 70 foot (21m) fall. Triggers the Thirty Years' War.
1618 Highlights
About May 23, 1618
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 406 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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