Important Historical Events of the year 1506, Year 1506 in History

List of 1506 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1506

What happened in the year 1506?

Date Event
January 22, 1506 The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican.
April 18, 1506 The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid.
April 19, 1506 The Lisbon Massacre begins, in which accused Jews are slaughtered by Portuguese Catholics.
April 21, 1506 The three-day Lisbon Massacre comes to an end with the slaughter of over 1,900 suspected Jews by Portuguese Catholics.
August 5, 1506 The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Crimean Khanate in the Battle of Kletsk.