1516: what happened around the world

In 1516, 26 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Marj Dabiq, Ottoman–Mamluk War of 1516–17 and Capture of Algiers among the best known. 53 more were already under way, such as Italian Wars and Ottoman Wars in Europe. 11 things were founded or built that year, from Habsburg Spain and Regency of Algiers.

26events began
53already under way
11founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges18

Revolts, massacres and attacks3

Treaties, councils and politics3

Expeditions2

Already under way in 151653

Came to an end in 15162

Founded or built in 151611

Stories that pass through 1516

The Unification of JapanFrom the Ōnin War to the fall of Osaka, 1467–1615 The Discovery of AmericaFifty-three years, from a beach in the Bahamas to the silver of Potosí, 1492–1545 Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500

Nearby years

1494 1499 1500 1509 1513 1514 1516 1519 1520 1521 1522 1524 1526 All of the 16th century →

Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →