Historical Events
- Dec 3 Sir Thomas Herriot introduces potatoes to England from Colombia
- Dec 15 Laevinus Torrentius, becomes bishop of Antwerp
- Dec 17 Go-Yōzei becomes 107th Emperor of Japan
Famous Birthdays
Famous Deaths
- Dec 12 Stefan Batory, King of Poland (1575-86), dies at 53
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