Historical Events
- The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden.
Famous Birthdays
- Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, British colonial Governor of Maryland (d. 1675)
1605 Highlights
About August 8, 1605
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 417 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo