On This Day

What Happened in August 1560

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

Aug 21 Tycho Brahe becomes interested in astronomy

Astronomer Tycho Brahe
Astronomer
Tycho Brahe

Famous Birthdays


Person of interestElizabeth Báthory

Aug 7 Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian countess and serial killer, born in Nyírbátor, Hungary (d. 1614)

Most Prolific Female Serial Killer in History Elizabeth Báthory
Most Prolific Female Serial Killer in History
Elizabeth Báthory
  • Aug 10 Hieronymus Praetorius, composer