Famous Deaths
- Hans Lippershey, Dutch spectacle maker, credited inventor of the telescope, buried aged 48 or 49
Died in 1619 1619 Highlights
About September 29, 1619
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 404 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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