- 1157 The English King Richard the Lionheart is born.
- 1504 Michelangelo's great work, the David, is unveiled in Florence.
- 1522 The ship Victoria arrives at Sevilla, with 18 crew under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano completing the first round-the-world voyage.
- 1620 The Spanish tercios, led by Ambrosio Espínola, defeat the electors of the Palatinate at the battle of Montaña Blanca.
- 1645 Francisco de Quevedo dies.
- 1888 Isaac Peral's submarine is launched.
- 1925 Victory of Al Hoceima with French help and the leadership of Primo de Rivera.
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