Famous Birthdays
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc, French astronomer and antiquarian, born in Belgentier, France (d. 1637)
Famous Deaths
- Edmund Campion, English jesuit, hanged, drawn and quartered at 42
- Giovanni Morone, Italian theologian, diplomat and cardinal, dies at 71
1580 Highlights
About December 1, 1580
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 442 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
