On This Day

What Happened in October 1577

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

Oct 25 Pope Gregory XIII asks renewal of ecclesiastical hymns

Pope Gregory XIII
Pope
Gregory XIII

Famous Birthdays

  • Oct 1 Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Swiss friar, martyr, and saint, born in Sigmaringen, Germany (d. 1622)
  • Oct 7 Ferdinand, of Bayern, prince-bishop of Liege/archbishop
  • Oct 17 Cristofano Allori, Italian painter (Judith)

Famous Deaths

  • Oct 7 George Gascoigne, English poet