Historical Events In 1564
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Jan 26 In the year 1564 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 On this day in history galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist
Feb 15 In the year 1564 the birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer
Feb 18 On this day in history michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88
Feb 18 On this day in history michelangelo dies in Rome.
Feb 21 In the year 1564 philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comté
Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte in the year 1564.
Feb 26 Christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized in the year 1564.
Mar 09 David Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star) in the year 1564.
Mar 13 On this day in history 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 William Shakespeare baptized in the year 1564.
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 Battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
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 Gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies on this day in history.
Jul 25 On this day in history 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 Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente on this day in history.
Sep 29 Robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester in the year 1564.
Oct 02 Andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49 in the year 1564.
Oct 03 On this day in history christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned
Oct 04 Pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies on this day in history.
Oct 05 Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer in the year 1564.
Oct 18 On this day in history john Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America
Dec 24 In the year 1564 abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver
Dec 31 Willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion in the year 1564.