Historical eventApril 211615

Wignacourt Aqueduct

The Wignacourt Aqueduct (pictured) in Malta was inaugurated, and was used to carry water to Valletta for about 300 years.

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When
Tuesday, April 21 1615411 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
17th century · 1610s
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The Gregorian calendar was in use in Catholic Europe from 1582, but Britain and its colonies kept the Julian calendar until 14 September 1752 — sources from those places may date this event 10–11 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1615.

What happened

The Wignacourt Aqueduct (pictured) in Malta was inaugurated, and was used to carry water to Valletta for about 300 years.

April 21 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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When did Wignacourt Aqueduct happen?

April 21 1615 — 411 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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