St. Olaf’s Church in Tallinn, Estonia In the year 1549, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil’s first capital, is founded (Mar 29), Francis Xavier arrives in Japan (Jul 27), the spire of Lincoln Cathedral in England is blown down,** leaving St. Olaf’s Church in Tallinn as the world’s tallest structure** - and all these fine people were born: 1549-0126 Francesco Bassano the Younger* painter - Bassano del Grappa, Venetian Republic (1592/43) 1549-0204 Eustache Du Caurroy* (B) composer - Gerberoy, France (1609/60) Continue reading