April 17 » Trial of Martin Luther over his teachings begins during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. Initially intimidated, he asks for time to reflect before answering and is given a stay of one day.
April 27 » Battle of Mactan: Explorer Ferdinand Magellan is killed by natives in the Philippines led by chief Lapu-Lapu.
May 25 » The Diet of Worms ends when Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, issues the Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw.
August 23 » Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent.
August 28 » The Ottoman Turks occupy Belgrade.
December 27 » The Zwickau prophets arrive in Wittenberg, disturbing the peace and preaching the Apocalypse.
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