List of 1549 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1549
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 29, 1549 | The city of Salvador da Bahia, the first capital of Brazil, is founded. |
| July 27, 1549 | The Jesuit priest Francis Xavier's ship reaches Japan. |
| August 15, 1549 | Jesuit priest Francis Xavier comes ashore at Kagoshima (Traditional Japanese date: 22 July 1549). |
| August 17, 1549 | Battle of Sampford Courtenay: The Prayer Book Rebellion is quashed in England. |
| November 29, 1549 | The papal conclave of 1549–50 begins. |