Important Historical Events of the year 1517, Year 1517 in History

List of 1517 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1517

What happened in the year 1517?

Date Event
January 22, 1517 The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya.
August 15, 1517 Seven Portuguese armed vessels led by Fernão Pires de Andrade meet Chinese officials at the Pearl River estuary.
October 31, 1517 Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.