Historical Events In 1488
Saturday, 12 July 2025
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 on this day in history.
Apr 21 Ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot in the year 1488.
May 02 Jacob van Horne, Burgundy statesman, dies in the year 1488.
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 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.