Historical Events In 1562
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Jan 12 Charles Emanuel I, the great, Duke of Savoy on this day in history.
Jan 15 On this day in history 3rd sitting of Council of Trente opens
Jan 17 On this day in history edict of St Germain recognizes Huguenots in France
Jan 17 On this day in history edict of St Germain recognizes the Huguenots in France
Mar 01 Blood bath at Vassy: Gen de Guise allows 1200 huguenots murder on this day in history.
Mar 01 Blood bath at Vassy; General de Guise allows 1200 huguenots murder on this day in history.
Mar 09 In the year 1562 kissing in public banned in Naples (punishable by death)
Mar 15 In the year 1562 general François de Guise enters Paris France
Mar 15 In the year 1562 general Francois de Guise enters Paris
Apr 30 On this day in history 1st French colonists in US: Jean Ribaut & Hugenots at Parris Is NC
Jun 01 Emperor Ferdinand & Sultan Suleiman signs treaty on this day in history.
Aug 27 Hans Leo Hassler, composer on this day in history.
Sep 17 In the year 1562 council of Trente takes ecclesiastical canon
Oct 09 Gabriel Fallopius, Modena Italy, anatomist, dies on this day in history.
Oct 29 On this day in history george Abbott, English theologist/archbishop of Canterbury
Nov 25 In the year 1562 lope Felix de Vega, Madrid Spain, dramatist/poet (Angelica, Arcadia)
Dec 06 Jan van Scorel, Dutch painter/architect, dies in the year 1562.
Dec 17 In the year 1562 adrian Willaert, Flemish singer/bandmaster/composer, dies at about 82
Dec 18 Philipp Dulichius, composer on this day in history.
Dec 19 Battle at Dreux: Anne de Montmorency & huguenots under Condé captured in the year 1562.