Mary Queen of Scots beheaded
Second English settlement in Virginia fails
Akbar annexes Kashmir

After several naval battles the English gain a decisive victory over the Spanish

Henry III of France murdered. Henry of Navarre claims crown
Marlowe's "The Jew of Malta" first staged
"The Two Gentlemen of Verona" written and performed at The Theatre
"The Comedy of Errors" written and performed at The Theatre

Janssen invents the microscope
Alexander of Parma dies
Japanese begin to conquer Korea
Akbar conquers Sind
Portuguese settle at Mombassa
Boys Companies closed
First parts of Faerie Queene and Arcadia published
"King John" written and performed at The Theatre

Alexander of Parma dies
The remains of Pompeii discovered
Japan begins to conquer Korea
Akbar conquers Sind
Portuguese settle at Mombassa
Second Spanish Armada wrecked
Alleyn opens at The Rose,
"Henry VI Part 2" written and performed at The Theatre
Shakespeare starts work on "Henry VI Part 3"

Henry IV of France becomes a Roman Catholic
"Henry VI Part 3" completed and performed at The Theatre
"The Taming of the Shrew" written and performed at The Theatre
"Richard III" written and performed at The Theatre
"Venus and Adonis" (sonnets) printed