Famous Birthdays
- Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter (Strasbourg astronomical clock), born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland (d. 1584)
Famous Deaths
- George the Bearded, Duke of Saxony (1500-39), dies at 67
1539 Highlights
About April 17, 1539
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 483 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
