Historical Events In 1488
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Jan 06 Helius Eobanus Hessus, German poet (Silvae) on this day in history.
Jan 13 On this day in history hermann Vischer, "the Old", buried
Feb 03 On this day in history bartholomeus Diaz discovers Mosselbaai (Angra dos Vaqueros)
Feb 05 Roman catholic German emperor Maximilian I caught in Belgium in the year 1488.
Apr 21 On this day in history ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot
May 02 Jacob van Horne, Burgundy statesman, dies on this day in history.
Jun 11 Battle of Sauchieburn, Scotland in the year 1488.
Jun 11 James III, king of Scotland, dies in battle in the year 1488.
Sep 09 Francois II of Bretagne, dies on this day in history.
Oct 07 Andrea del Verrochio, sculptor/painter/goldsmith, dies at about 52 on this day in history.
Dec 15 Bartholomeus Diaz returns to Portugal after sailing round Cape of Good Hope on this day in history.