Famous Deaths
- John of Austria, Spanish military leader (Battle of Lepanto), and governor of the Netherlands, dies of a fever at 31
1578 Highlights
About October 1, 1578
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 443 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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