List of 1551 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1551
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 12, 1551 | National University of San Marcos, the oldest university in the Americas, is founded in Lima, Peru. |
| September 30, 1551 | A coup by the military establishment of Japan's ÅŒuchi clan forces their lord to commit suicide, and their city is burned. |