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Ivan the Terrible Kills His Son
Tsar Ivan the Terrible attacks his son and heir, Ivan Ivanovich, with a scepter after an argument leading to the latter's death three days later
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1581 Highlights
About November 16, 1581
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 439 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio