Famous Birthdays
- Simon van der Stel, 1st governor of Dutch Cape Colony (1679-99), born in Indian Ocean en route to Mauritius (d. 1712)
1639 Highlights
About October 14, 1639
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 381 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
