Historical Events In 1564
Sunday, 16 February 2025
Jan 26 The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism on this day in history.
Feb 06 Christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus) on this day in history.
Feb 15 In the year 1564 galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist
Feb 15 The birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer in the year 1564.
Feb 18 Michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88 in the year 1564.
Feb 18 Michelangelo dies in Rome in the year 1564.
Feb 21 On this day in history philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comté
Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte in the year 1564.
Feb 26 In the year 1564 christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized
Mar 09 David Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star) in the year 1564.
Mar 13 In the year 1564 cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels
Apr 11 England & France sign Peace of Troyes on this day in history.
Apr 23 The birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright on this day in history.
Apr 26 William Shakespeare baptized in the year 1564.
Apr 26 In the year 1564 william Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet)
May 27 Jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54 in the year 1564.
May 31 Battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden in the year 1564.
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
May 31 In the year 1564 battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden
Jun 02 In the year 1564 gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies
Jul 25 Ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61 in the year 1564.
Jul 25 On this day in history maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor
Aug 18 Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente in the year 1564.
Sep 29 In the year 1564 robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester
Oct 02 In the year 1564 andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49
Oct 03 On this day in history christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned
Oct 04 On this day in history pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies
Oct 05 In the year 1564 pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer
Oct 18 John Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America on this day in history.
Dec 24 Abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver on this day in history.
Dec 31 In the year 1564 willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion