Famous Birthdays
- William Oughtred, English mathematician (invented early slide rule), born in Eton, England (d. 1660) date baptized
Famous Deaths
- Philip of Saint-Aldegonde, Flem viceroy Holland/Zealand/Utrecht, dies
1574 Highlights
About March 5, 1574
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 449 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
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