January 2, 1492★★★★★
Fall of Granada ends the Reconquista
Emir Muhammad XII surrenders to Ferdinand and Isabella, ending the last Muslim state on the Iberian Peninsula.
WarReligion· Spain
Timeline
4 events15th century
- March 31, 1492★★★★★
Alhambra Decree expels Jews from Spain
Ferdinand and Isabella order the Jews of Castile and Aragon to convert or leave their kingdoms.
ReligionPolitics· Spain
16th century
- October 15, 1582★★★★★
Gregorian calendar introduced
The Gregorian calendar takes effect in Catholic countries: Julian 4 October 1582 is followed by 15 October.
ScienceReligion· Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland
17th century
- 1618 – 1648★★★★★
Thirty Years' War
Beginning with a revolt in Bohemia, the conflict spreads across Central Europe, drawing in the major European powers and causing enormous loss of life.
WarReligion· Germany, Czechia, Austria, Sweden, France, Spain, Denmark, Netherlands