What happened in 1568

3 entries recorded for 1568, listed by date. That was 458 years ago.

1568 at a glance

Years ago
458 (as of 2026)
Century
16th century
Decade
1560s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
3
Breakdown
3 historical events

January

  • January 28

    Unio Trium Nationum

    Historical event

    Delegates of the Three Nations of Transylvania adopted the Edict of Torda, allowing local communities to elect their preachers freely, in an unprecedented act of religious tolerance.

May

  • May 23

    Eighty Years' War

    Historical event

    The Dutch Revolt broke out when rebels led by Louis of Nassau (pictured) invaded Friesland at the Battle of Heiligerlee.

September

  • September 24

    San Juan de Ulúa

    Historical event

    At San Juan de Ulúa (present-day Veracruz, Mexico), a Spanish naval fleet forced English privateers to halt their trade (battle pictured).

Questions about 1568

What happened in 1568?

This site records 3 entries for 1568, including Unio Trium Nationum on January 28. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1568?

458 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1568 turns 458 this year.

Which century is 1568 in?

1568 falls in the 16th century, in the 1560s.

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