Famous Deaths
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, Portuguese-Spanish conquistador who conquered Central America and later discovered California, dies of gangrene at around 43
1543 Highlights
About January 3, 1543
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 479 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
