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Millennium: 1st millennium
Centuries: 5th century6th century7th century
Decades: 550s  560s  570s  – 580s –  590s  600s  610s
Years: 584 585 586 – 587 – 588 589 590

The year 587 was a time in history that happened a very long time ago. People in Europe started using the number 587 for this year much later, during the Middle Ages, when they began using the Anno Domini calendar system we still use today. This year was a common year starting on Wednesday in the Julian calendar.

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Saint David

  • Saint David was a very important religious leader from Wales. He is the patron saint of Wales, and his special day is celebrated on March 1st.

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