The St. Lucia Flood (Netherlands), happened today. Known as the 6th Largest Flood in World History, between 50,000 and 80,000 people (Netherlands and Northern Germany) – die. Storm surges overtook the protective dike systems and caused massive damage to low lying Towns and Villages.
Catholic Priest and Church Reformer Juan Alvarez, died today. Known later as John of The Cross, he reformed The Carmelite Religious Order. Known as a “Mystic” due to his profound views of Christianity, he wrote books on Theology still studied today. He is one of The 33 Doctors of The Catholic Church.
George Washington, First American President – died today. Leader of The American Army during The American Revolution against Great Britain, he is revered as The “Father of The United States”. He established many of America's first Political Polices and helped establish The US Constitution.
The last of Napoleon's Grand Armee – flee Russia, today.