Events & Holidays In September - 13

International Chocolate Day (International)

Librarian's Day (Argentina)

1087  John II Komnenos, Byzantine Emperor (d. 1143) was born on this day in history.   

1157  On this day in history birth of alexander Neckum/de Sancto Albano, English theologist/encyclopedist   

1475  On this day in history birth of cesare Borgia, Italian aristocrat (d. 1507)   

1502  On this day in history birth of john Leland, English antiquarian (d. 1552)   

1520  William Cecil 1st baron Burghley, English premier was born on this day in history.   

1551  Pandolfo Zallamella, composer was born on this day in history.   

1594  Francesco Manelli, composer was born on this day in history.   

1604  William Brereton, English soldier and politician (d. 1661) was born on this day in history.   

0081  Titus Flavius Vespasianus, emperor of Rome (69-81), dies at about 42 on this day in history.   

0867  On this day in history nicholas I, the Great, Italian Pope (858-67), dies   

1321  On this day in history dante Alighieri, author (Divine Comedy), dies   

1506  On this day in history death of andrea Mantegna, Italian painter   

1557  On this day in history death of john Cheke, English classical scholar and statesman (b. 1514)   

1592  Death of Michel de Montaigne, French writer (b. 1533) on this day in history.   

1596  Death of Pieter D Keyzer/Keyser, astronomer/navigator (Java) on this day in history.   

1598  On this day in history philip II, King of Spain (1556-98), dies at 71