Historical Events In 1564
Saturday, 04 October 2025
Jan 26 On this day in history the Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
Feb 06 On this day in history christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus)
Feb 15 Galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist in the year 1564.
Feb 15 In the year 1564 the birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer
Feb 18 In the year 1564 michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88
Feb 18 In the year 1564 michelangelo dies in Rome.
Feb 21 On this day in history 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 In the year 1564 david Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star)
Mar 13 Cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels on this day in history.
Apr 11 England & France sign Peace of Troyes on this day in history.
Apr 23 The birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright in the year 1564.
Apr 26 William Shakespeare baptized on this day in history.
Apr 26 William Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet) in the year 1564.
May 27 Jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54 on this day in history.
May 31 In the year 1564 battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
May 31 In the year 1564 battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden in the year 1564.
Jun 02 Gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies in the year 1564.
Jul 25 On this day in history ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61
Jul 25 In the year 1564 maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor
Aug 18 Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente on this day in history.
Sep 29 On this day in history robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester
Oct 02 Andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49 in the year 1564.
Oct 03 Christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned in the year 1564.
Oct 04 Pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies on this day in history.
Oct 05 Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer on this day in history.
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.