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- 1425: foundation of the Catholic University of Leuven, the oldest still active Catholic University
- 1641: death of Anthony van Dyck, baroque painter
- 1991: birth of Prince Joachim of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este, son of Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este and Princess Astrid of Belgium