1565: what happened around the world

In 1565, 28 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Siege of Malta, Battle of Talikota and 1565–66 papal conclave among the best known. 64 more were already under way, such as Livonian War and French Wars of Religion. 21 things were founded or built that year, from Philippines and Rio de Janeiro.

28events began
64already under way
21founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges23

Revolts, massacres and attacks4

Treaties, councils and politics1

Already under way in 156564

Came to an end in 15651

Founded or built in 156521

Stories that pass through 1565

The Unification of JapanFrom the Ōnin War to the fall of Osaka, 1467–1615 Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500

Nearby years

1554 1555 1556 1558 1560 1562 1565 1567 1568 1569 1570 1571 1572 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 →