On This Day

December 1622 in History

Birthdays in History

  • Dec 16 Cort Adeler, Norwegian admiral ship builder (served Dutch, Venetian and Danish navies), born in Brevik, Norway (d. 1675)

Deaths in History

  • Dec 28 Francois de Sales, French bishop of Geneva, writer and saint, dies at 55

Historical Figures

Search the largest, most accurate site for today in history.