Historical Events In 1488
Friday, 19 September 2025
Jan 06 Helius Eobanus Hessus, German poet (Silvae) on this day in history.
Jan 13 In the year 1488 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 on this day in history.
Apr 21 In the year 1488 ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot
May 02 In the year 1488 jacob van Horne, Burgundy statesman, dies
Jun 11 On this day in history battle of Sauchieburn, Scotland
Jun 11 On this day in history james III, king of Scotland, dies in battle
Sep 09 In the year 1488 francois II of Bretagne, dies
Oct 07 On this day in history andrea del Verrochio, sculptor/painter/goldsmith, dies at about 52
Dec 15 Bartholomeus Diaz returns to Portugal after sailing round Cape of Good Hope on this day in history.