1491★★★★★
King of Kongo is baptized
King Nzinga a Nkuwu of the Kingdom of Kongo was baptized as João I, beginning Kongo's long relationship with Portugal and the Catholic Church.
ReligionPolitics· Angola, DR Congo, Portugal
Timeline
2 events15th century
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