Famous Weddings
Henry IV of France
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? 449 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo