Historical Events
Historic Discovery
Explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo discovers Catalina Island off the coast of California
1542 Highlights
About October 7, 1542
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 479 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot