What happened in 1537
3 entries recorded for 1537, listed by date. That was 489 years ago.
1537 at a glance
- Years ago
- 489 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 16th century
- Decade
- 1530s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
January
- January 16
Francis Bigod
Sir Francis Bigod began an armed rebellion against King Henry VIII and the English Parliament.
March
- March 12
Croatian–Ottoman wars
Croatian–Ottoman wars: After the execution of feudal lord Petar Kružić, Croatian forces at Klis surrendered to the Ottoman forces in exchange for their safe passage to northern locations.
August
- August 25
Honourable Artillery Company
The Honourable Artillery Company, now the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, was granted a royal charter by Henry VIII.
Questions about 1537
What happened in 1537?
This site records 3 entries for 1537, including Francis Bigod on January 16. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1537?
489 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1537 turns 489 this year.
Which century is 1537 in?
1537 falls in the 16th century, in the 1530s.
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