Important Historical Events of the year 1564, Year 1564 in History

List of 1564 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1564

What happened in the year 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).