List of 1516 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1516
Date | Event |
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April 23, 1516 | The Munich Reinheitsgebot (regarding the ingredients of beer) takes effect in all of Bavaria. |
May 8, 1516 | A group of imperial guards, led by Trịnh Duy Sản, murdered Emperor Lê Tương Dực and fled, leaving the capital Thăng Long undefended. |
August 13, 1516 | The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis I of France recognizes Charles's claim to Naples, and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, recognizes Francis's claim to Milan. |
August 24, 1516 | The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Syria at the Battle of Marj Dabiq. |
October 28, 1516 | Second Ottoman–Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards Egypt at the Battle of Yaunis Khan. |