Historical Events In 1581
Jan 16 English parliament passes laws against Catholicism
Jan 28 James VI signs the 2nd Confession of Faith in Scotland
Feb 24 Pope Gregory approves the results of his calendar reform commission
Apr 04 Frances Drake completres circumnavigation of the world, proving the earth is not flat
Apr 04 Francis Drake completes circumnavigation of the world and is knighted
Apr 04 Frances Drake completres circumnavigation of the world
