Historical Events In 1564
Thursday, 03 April 2025
Jan 26 The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism in the year 1564.
Feb 06 Christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus) on this day in history.
Feb 15 Galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist in the year 1564.
Feb 15 On this day in history the birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer
Feb 18 In the year 1564 michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88
Feb 18 On this day in history michelangelo dies in Rome.
Feb 21 On this day in history philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comté
Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte on this day in history.
Feb 26 Christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized on this day in history.
Mar 09 David Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star) on this day in history.
Mar 13 Cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels in the year 1564.
Apr 11 On this day in history england & France sign Peace of Troyes
Apr 23 The birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright in the year 1564.
Apr 26 William Shakespeare baptized on this day in history.
Apr 26 In the year 1564 william Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet)
May 27 In the year 1564 jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54
May 31 In the year 1564 battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
May 31 In the year 1564 battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden
Jun 02 On this day in history gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies
Jul 25 Ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61 on this day in history.
Jul 25 Maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor in the year 1564.
Aug 18 On this day in history spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente
Sep 29 On this day in history robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester
Oct 02 Andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49 on this day in history.
Oct 03 Christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned on this day in history.
Oct 04 On this day in history pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies
Oct 05 Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer on this day in history.
Oct 18 In the year 1564 john Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America
Dec 24 On this day in history abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver
Dec 31 In the year 1564 willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion