Events & Holidays In April - 17
Wednesday, 09 July 2025
FAO Day (Iraq)
Independence Day (Cambodia Syria)
FAO Day (Iraq)
Independence Day (Cambodia Syria)
1278 On this day in history birth of michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)
1539 Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on this day in history.
1573 On this day in history birth of maximilian I, duke/ruler of Bayern (Catholic League)
1573 Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651) was born on this day in history.
1586 John Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) was born on this day in history.
1587 Marco Ivan Lukacic, composer was born on this day in history.
1598 Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born on this day in history.
1620 On this day in history birth of marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700)
0326 On this day in history death of alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria
0485 On this day in history proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14]
0617 Death of Donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg on this day in history.
0818 On this day in history bernhard I, King of Italy, dies
0858 Benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies on this day in history.
1080 On this day in history death of king Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041)
1272 Zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59 on this day in history.
1297 Willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86 on this day in history.