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Historical Events Happened In 1492

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Jan 02 On this day in history spain recaptures Granada from the Moors (Granada Day)

Jan 12 On this day in history andreas Alicatus, Italian author

Jan 16 On this day in history the first grammar of a modern language, in the Spanish language, is presented to Queen Isabella.

Jan 23 "Pentateuch" (Jewish holy book) 1st printed on this day in history.

Jan 23 "Pentateuch" (Jewish holy book) first printed on this day in history.

Mar 04 Francesco de Layolle, composer on this day in history.

Mar 04 King James IV of Scotland concludes an alliance with France against England on this day in history.

Mar 06 Jean Luis Vives, Spanish theory/humanist/reformer on this day in history.

Mar 21 Alonzo Pietro, pilot, sailed with Columbus on this day in history.

Mar 30 On this day in history king Ferdinand & Queen Isabella sign decree expelling Jews from Spain

Mar 30 King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sign decree expelling Jews from Spain on this day in history.

Mar 31 Queen Isabella of Castilia & Ferdinand of Aragon expels Jews on this day in history.

Mar 31 Queen Isabella of Castilia and Ferdinand of Aragon expels Jews on this day in history.

Mar 31 Queen Isabella of Castilia and Ferdinand of Aragon expels Jews, who had lent them money for Columbus' journey on this day in history.

Apr 08 On this day in history lorenzo I de' Medici"il Magnifico", ruler of Florence (1469-92), dies

Apr 09 On this day in history lorenzo de' Medici, Florentine statesman, dies

Apr 15 The birth of Leonardo da Vinci, Rennaisance man on this day in history.

Apr 17 Christopher Columbus signs contract with Spain to find Indies on this day in history.

Apr 17 On this day in history christopher Columbus signs contract with Spain to find the Indies

Apr 30 Columbus is given royal commission to equip his fleet on this day in history.

May 08 On this day in history andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer

May 15 On this day in history cheese & Bread rebellion German mercenaries kills 232 Alkmaarse

May 15 Cheese & Bread rebellion: German mercenaries kills 232 Alkmaarse on this day in history.

Jun 07 Kazimierz IV, King of Poland (1447-92), dies at 64 on this day in history.

Jun 16 On this day in history jan Coppenhole, Flemish rebel leader, beheaded

Jul 25 On this day in history innocent VII, [Giovanni B Cibo], Italian Pope (1484-92), dies

Aug 01 Jews are expelled from Spain by King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella on this day in history.

Aug 02 On this day in history jews are expelled from Spain by King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella

Aug 03 All Jews are expelled from Spain on this day in history.

Aug 03 Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain on a voyage that would take him to the present-day Americas on this day in history.

Aug 03 Columbus sets sail from Palos, Spain for "Indies" on this day in history.

Aug 11 Rodrigo de Borja becomes Pope Alexander VI on this day in history.

Aug 12 Christopher Columbus discovers Canary Islands on this day in history.

Sep 06 Columbus' fleet leaves Gomera, Canary islands on this day in history.

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Famous Birthdays In 1492

Famous People Born In This Year In History

Jan 12 Andreas Alicatus, Italian author was born on this day in history.

Mar 04 On this day in history birth of francesco de Layolle, composer

Mar 06 On this day in history birth of jean Luis Vives, Spanish theory/humanist/reformer

Apr 04 On this day in history birth of ambrosius Blarer, German reformer (d. 1564)

Apr 11 Marguerite of Navarre, wife of Henry II of Navarre (d. 1549) was born on this day in history.

May 08 Andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer was born on this day in history.

Jul 02 Elizabeth Tudor, English princess (d. 1495) was born on this day in history.

Sep 12 Lorenzo II de' Medici, Duke of Urbino (d. 1519) was born on this day in history.

Famous Deaths In 1492

Famous People Died In This Year In History

Apr 08 On this day in history lorenzo I de' Medici"il Magnifico", ruler of Florence (1469-92), dies

Apr 09 Lorenzo de' Medici, Florentine statesman, dies on this day in history.

Jun 07 On this day in history kazimierz IV, King of Poland (1447-92), dies at 64

Jun 16 On this day in history death of jan Coppenhole, Flemish rebel leader, beheaded

Jul 25 Innocent VII, [Giovanni B Cibo], Italian Pope (1484-92), dies on this day in history.

Oct 12 Piero della Francesca, Italian painter died on this day in history.

Nov 06 Antoine Busnois, French composer died on this day in history.

Nov 19 Jami, Persian poet (b. 1414) died on this day in history.