Famous Deaths
- Giaches de Wert, Franco-Flemish composer of madrigals, dies at approximately 60
1596 Highlights
About May 6, 1596
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 426 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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