Famous Birthdays
- Edwin Sandys, English politician (leading Parliamentary opponent of King James I of England) and a founder of Virginia colony, born in Worcestershire, England (d. 1629)
1561 Highlights
About December 9, 1561
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 460 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake