Historical Events In 1564
Saturday, 14 June 2025
Jan 26 The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism in the year 1564.
Feb 06 In the year 1564 christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus)
Feb 15 Galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist on this day in history.
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 on this day in history.
Feb 18 Michelangelo dies in Rome on this day in history.
Feb 21 In the year 1564 philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comté
Feb 21 In the year 1564 philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte
Feb 26 In the year 1564 christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized
Mar 09 David Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star) on this day in history.
Mar 13 In the year 1564 cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels
Apr 11 On this day in history england & France sign Peace of Troyes
Apr 23 On this day in history the birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright
Apr 26 On this day in history william Shakespeare baptized
Apr 26 On this day in history william Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet)
May 27 In the year 1564 jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54
May 31 On this day in history battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
May 31 On this day in history battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
Jun 02 On this day in history gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies
Jul 25 In the year 1564 ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61
Jul 25 Maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor on this day in history.
Aug 18 On this day in history spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente
Sep 29 In the year 1564 robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester
Oct 02 On this day in history andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49
Oct 03 Christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned on this day in history.
Oct 04 In the year 1564 pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies
Oct 05 Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer in the year 1564.
Oct 18 In the year 1564 john Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America
Dec 24 Abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver on this day in history.
Dec 31 Willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion in the year 1564.