What happened in 1597

2 entries recorded for 1597, listed by date. That was 429 years ago.

1597 at a glance

Years ago
429 (as of 2026)
Century
16th century
Decade
1590s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

February

  • February 5

    Toyotomi Hideyoshi

    Historical event

    As part of enforcing Toyotomi Hideyoshi's ban on Christianity in Japan, twenty-six Catholics, a mix of European missionaries and Japanese converts, were executed (depicted) near Nagasaki by crucifixion and impalement.

October

  • October 26

    Imjin War

    Historical event

    Imjin War: Thirteen Korean ships commanded by Admiral Yi Sun-sin defeated a far larger Japanese invading fleet at the Battle of Myeongnyang in the Myeongnyang Strait.

Questions about 1597

What happened in 1597?

This site records 2 entries for 1597, including Toyotomi Hideyoshi on February 5. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1597?

429 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1597 turns 429 this year.

Which century is 1597 in?

1597 falls in the 16th century, in the 1590s.

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