Historical Events Apr 3 French van Valois honored as Duke of Gelre, Earl of Zutphen Apr 16 Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma founds the settlement of Salta in Argentina Famous Birthdays Apr 1 Thomas Simpson, English composer who worked in Germany, born in Kent (d. 1628) Apr 8 Phineas Fletcher, English poet, born in Cranbrook (d. 1650) Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1581 History by Year 1583 What Happened in 1582 Gregory Conquers Julius Caesar October 4, 1582
