Historical Events
- Papal Chancery adopts Jan 1 as beginning of the year (was Mar 25)
Famous Birthdays
- Isaac Sweers, Dutch fleet admiral, born in Nijmegen, Dutch Republic (d. 1673)
About January 1, 1622
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 402 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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