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  • Ornans
    Tuesday Aug 19, 1580

    Pierre Vernier Birth

    Ornans
    Tuesday Aug 19, 1580

    Pierre Vernier was born in Ornans, France, and was the inventor of the vernier caliper.




  • Alcantara
    Monday Aug 25, 1580

    Battle of Alcantara

    Alcantara
    Monday Aug 25, 1580

    Portugal was defeated by Spain in the Battle of Alcantara.




  • Venice
    Tuesday Aug 19, 1580

    Andrea di Pietro della Gondola's death

    Venice
    Tuesday Aug 19, 1580

    An Italian architect, named Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, died at the age of 71.




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