Historical Events
- Willem Barents leaves Amsterdam for Novaya Zemlya
1596 Highlights
About May 18, 1596
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 426 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake