Historical Events
- Jacob van Neck's fleet leaves Bantam, Java in modern day Indonesia with 1 million pounds of pepper and cloves and a further half a ship full of nutmeg, mace and cinnamon
1599 Highlights
About January 11, 1599
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 422 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn