Historical Events
- Netherlands buys De Briel/Vlissingen/Fort Rammekens from England
Famous Deaths
- El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Peruvian writer (b. 1539)
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
English poet and playwright (Romeo and Juliet; Macbeth: Hamlet), dies at about 52
1616 Highlights
About April 23, 1616
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 406 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
