1539
Afghan Sur forces under Sher Shah Suri defeat a Mughal army under Humayun in the battle of Chausa
Afghan Sur forces under Sher Shah Suri defeat a Mughal army under Humayun in the battle of Chausa
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1538
Ottoman–Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza.
Ottoman–Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza.
1538
The Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino is founded in what is now the Dominican Republic.
The Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino is founded in what is now the Dominican Republic.
1537
The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, is…
The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, is…
1537
The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, is…
The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, is…
1536
The Siege of Cuzco commences, in which Incan forces attempt to retake the city of Cuzco from the Spanish
The Siege of Cuzco commences, in which Incan forces attempt to retake the city of Cuzco from the Spanish
1536
Jacques Cartier, navigator and explorer, returns home to St. Malo after claiming Stadacona (Quebec), Hochelaga…
Jacques Cartier, navigator and explorer, returns home to St. Malo after claiming Stadacona (Quebec), Hochelaga…
1535
French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Don
French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Don
1535
Combined forces loyal to Charles V attack and expel the Ottomans from Tunis during the Conquest of Tunis
Combined forces loyal to Charles V attack and expel the Ottomans from Tunis during the Conquest of Tunis
1534
Jacques Cartier is the first European to describe and map the Saint Lawrence River
Jacques Cartier is the first European to describe and map the Saint Lawrence River
1534
Jacques Cartier is the first European to reach Prince Edward Island
Jacques Cartier is the first European to reach Prince Edward Island
1532
Sir Thomas More resigns as Lord Chancellor of England
Sir Thomas More resigns as Lord Chancellor of England
1532
Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye
Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye
1532
Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye
Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye
1531
The five Catholic cantons defeat the Protestant canton of Zurich in the battle of Kappel.
The five Catholic cantons defeat the Protestant canton of Zurich in the battle of Kappel.
1531
Abyssinian–Adal war: The Adal Sultanate seizes southern Ethiopia.
Abyssinian–Adal war: The Adal Sultanate seizes southern Ethiopia.
1529
Treaty of Zaragoza divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297
Treaty of Zaragoza divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297
1529
Treaty of Zaragoza divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297
Treaty of Zaragoza divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297
1529
French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cogna
French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cogna
1529
The Siege of Vienna begins when Suleiman I attacks the city.
The Siege of Vienna begins when Suleiman I attacks the city.