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What Happened on September 5, 1659

Famous Deaths

  • Pieter de Carpentier, Dutch administrator (Governor-General of Dutch East-Indies 1623-27, Gulf of Carpentaria named after him), dies at 71
Died in 1659 1659 Highlights

About September 5, 1659

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Monday

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

How Long Ago? 364 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo