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On This Day - What happened 12 August 1588 AD

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  • Scotland
    Friday Aug 12, 1588

    England's fleet against the Spanish Armada

    Scotland
    Friday Aug 12, 1588

    Lord Howard of Effingham, commander of the English fleet, called off his chase of the Spanish Armada off the coast of Scotland.



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  • England
    Friday Aug 12, 1588

    Alfonso Ferrabosco's death

    England
    Friday Aug 12, 1588

    The Italian composer who brought madrigal music to England has passed away at the age of 45.



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