List of 1564 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1564
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 26, 1564 | The Council of Trent establishes an official distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. |
| January 26, 1564 | The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Tsardom of Russia in the Battle of Ula during the Livonian War. |
| March 15, 1564 | Mughal Emperor Akbar abolishes the jizya tax on non-Muslim subjects. |
| April 26, 1564 | Playwright William Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (date of birth is unknown). |