1571: what happened around the world

In 1571, 16 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Lepanto, Siege of Mount Hiei and Fire of Moscow among the best known. 83 more were already under way, such as Eighty Years' War and Livonian War. 15 things were founded or built that year, from Manila and Hachiōji Castle.

16events began
83already under way
15founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges14

Revolts, massacres and attacks1

Accidents and fires1

Already under way in 157183

Came to an end in 15717

Founded or built in 157115

Stories that pass through 1571

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

Nearby years

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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 →