Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1520 Sten Sture the Younger, Regent of Sweden, sustains fatal wounds during the Battle of Bogesund and breathes his last on February 3. His demise in this pivotal battle reshapes the course of Swedish history and governance.
1520 The Revolt of the Comuneros ignited in Spain on this day, a rebellion against the rule of Charles V. This uprising set in motion a series of events that would reshape the political landscape of Spain and Europe.
1520 Hernando Cortes's triumph over Panfilo de Narvaez, sent by Spain to curb insubordination, was a pivotal moment in Cortes's quest for dominance in the New World.
1520 During the turbulent Fall of Tenochtitlan, a tragic event unfolded as the festival of Tóxcatl resulted in heightened tensions, leading the Aztec population to turn against their Spanish conquerors.
1520 The Catholic Church's tension with Martin Luther escalates as Pope Leo X issues a stern warning in Exsurge Domine.
1520 In 1520, Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernán Cortés, made a daring escape from Tenochtitlan under the cover of nightfall. This event was a crucial moment in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
1520 In a remarkable turn of events, Spanish conquistadores achieve a stunning victory against a numerically superior Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba.
1520 Suleiman the Magnificent ascends to the throne as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
1520 João Álvares Fagundes makes a remarkable discovery, encountering the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, originally named the "Islands of the 11,000 Virgins."
1520 The year 1520 saw the coronation of Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor, a significant event in the annals of the Holy Roman Empire.
1520 Ferdinand Magellan's historic arrival at the Pacific Ocean opens new horizons for exploration, symbolizing humanity's unquenchable thirst for discovery and adventure.
1520 European explorer Ferdinand Magellan made history by discovering and navigating the Strait of Magellan, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans during the first recorded circumnavigation voyage.
1520 The Stockholm Bloodbath commenced as Danish forces successfully invaded Sweden, resulting in the execution of around 100 individuals, predominantly noblemen. This brutal episode left a lasting mark on Scandinavian history.
1520 November 9, 1520, witnessed a grim event as more than 50 people were sentenced and executed in the infamous Stockholm Bloodbath.
1520 After an arduous 38-day journey, an expedition led by the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan successfully completes the first-ever passage through the treacherous Strait of Magellan.
1520 In 1520, Martin Luther made a powerful statement by setting fire to his copy of the papal bull Exsurge Domine outside the Elster Gate in Wittenberg. This bold act marked a significant turning point in the Protestant Reformation.
