Famous Deaths
- Pietro Pontio, Italian composer (Ragionamento di Musica), dies at 64
1596 Highlights
About December 27, 1596
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 426 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake