What happened in 1587

2 entries recorded for 1587, listed by date. That was 439 years ago.

1587 at a glance

Years ago
439 (as of 2026)
Century
16th century
Decade
1580s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

February

  • February 8

    Mary, Queen of Scots

    Historical event

    Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed at Fotheringhay Castle for her involvement in the Babington Plot to murder her cousin, Elizabeth I of England.

October

  • October 18

    Filipinos

    Historical event

    Filipino sailors disembarked from the Manila galleon Nuestra Señora de Buena Esperanza in what is now Morro Bay, California, the first documented instance of Asians in the Americas.

Questions about 1587

What happened in 1587?

This site records 2 entries for 1587, including Mary, Queen of Scots on February 8. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1587?

439 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1587 turns 439 this year.

Which century is 1587 in?

1587 falls in the 16th century, in the 1580s.

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