1582 ⟶ Gregorian Calendar Introduced in Europe

Gregorian calendar is introduced in Europe by Pope Gregory X...
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⌚ Early Clockmaking & Iberian Union Begins 🕰️

First portable watch is created by Peter Henlein of Germany.The Iberian Union in 1598, under Philip II, King of Spain and Portugal⟶
Early Clockmaking & Iberian Union Begins 🕰️ (1500)
TimekeepingIberian UnionRenaissanceMechanical EngineeringPortable Devices
GermanyGermany

⚔️ ⚔️ Crimean Tatar Invasion of Poland, 1506

Poland is invaded by Tatars from the Crimean Khanate.⟶
⚔️ Crimean Tatar Invasion of Poland, 1506 (1506)
Crimean KhanateTatarsInvasionMilitary HistoryWarfareRaids
PolandPoland

🚢 Portuguese Trading Post Established in Lamakera

The Portuguese established a trading post in the village of Lamakera on the eastern side of Solor (in present-day Indonesia) as a transit harbour between Maluku and Malacca.⟶
Portuguese Trading Post Established in Lamakera (1520)
Portuguese EmpireSpice TradeColonialismTradeMaluku IslandsMalaccaTrading Post
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugal

🇸🇪 Sweden's Secession from the Kalmar Union

Sweden gains independence from the Kalmar Union.⟶
Sweden's Secession from the Kalmar Union (1523)
IndependenceDenmarkMonarchyNationalismUnion
SwedenSwedenDenmarkDenmarkNorwayNorway

⚔️ French Victory at the Battle of Ceresole

The French defeat an Imperial–Spanish army at the Battle of Ceresole.Scenes of everyday life in Ming China, by Qiu Ying⟶
French Victory at the Battle of Ceresole (1544)
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FranceFranceSpainSpain

🗓️ Gregorian Calendar Introduced in Europe

Gregorian calendar is introduced in Europe by Pope Gregory XIII and adopted by Catholic countries.⟶
Gregorian Calendar Introduced in Europe (1582)
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