Historical Events
Event of Interest
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of Protestants by Roman Catholics begins in Paris and later spreads to the French provinces
Famous Deaths
- Charles de Téligny, French Huguenot soldier, one of the 1st murdered during St. Bartholomew's day massacre, dies at about 37
- Gaspard de Châtillon, Count the Coligny, French admiral and Huguenot leader, who death ignited the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, beheaded at 53
- Pierre de la Ramée, French humanist (b. 1515)
1572 Highlights
About August 24, 1572
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 450 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
