Wu MeKuan, a collection of 48 Zen koans, compiled in China

Event

Kazimierz III, the Great, king of Poland (1333-70), dies at 61

Death

Council of Constance (16th ecumenical council) opens

Event

Christopher Columbus learns of maize (corn) from Indians of Cuba

Event

Hans Sachs, composer

Birth

Mariotto di Bigio di Bindo Albertinelli, Italian painter, dies at 41

Death

St Felix Flood ravages Dutch coast

Event

Joachim Camerarius, German botanist/physician (horticulture catalog)

Birth

Philippe du Plessis, France, author

Birth

Akbar (14) succeeds his father Humajun on as Sultan of Delhi

Event

Battle at Panipat: Mogollegers beat hindu leader Hemu

Event

Kano Motonobu, Zen co-founder (Kano school of painting), dies at 83

Death

Anna van Nassau, daughter of prince Willem I/Anna of Saksen

Birth

Irini Fedorovna, Russian daughter of Boris Godunov, dies

Death

Gunpowder Plot; Catholics try to blow up English Parliament. Plot uncovered and leader Guy Fawkes hanged

Event

Spain and England sign peace treaty

Event

1st post office in the colonies is set up in Massachusetts

Event

Christian Liebe, composer

Birth

Attilio Ariosti, composer

Birth

John Coccejus, German/Neth reformed theologist, dies at about 66

Death

Kurt S Adeler, Danish admiral/ship designer, dies at 52

Death

Brandenburgse troops occupy Greifswald in Sweden

Event

Gillis Valckenier, mayor of Amsterdam (1665..80), dies at about 57

Death

Spain and Austria sign secret treaty

Event

Johan W van Ripperda, Dutch diplomat/baron/duke, dies at 55

Death