Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) marries Margaret of Valois in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, in attempt to make truce between Catholics and Protestants but prompts St. Bartholomew's Day massacre days later
1572 Highlights
About August 18, 1572
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 448 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo