June 28
June 28
Charles I of Spain elected Holy Roman emperor
Charles I of Spain, who by birth already held sway over much of Europe and Spanish America, is elected the successor of his late grandfather, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.…
A Year In History: 1519
This Year in History:
1519
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
September 20
September 20
Magellan sets sail from Spain
Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia. In command of five ships and…
