Famous Birthdays Jul 18 Heinrich Bullinger, Swiss religious reformer, born in Bremgarten, Switzerland (d. 1575) Famous Deaths Jul 2 Stephen III (Stefan the Great), ruler of Moldavia (1457-1504), dies 1503 History by Year 1505 What Happened in 1504 Crafty Columbus Plays a Leap Year Trick February 29, 1504 The Statue of David September 8, 1504