April 2 » Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights land in what is now the United States state of Florida.
June 6 » Battle of Novara. In the Italian Wars, Swiss troops defeat the French under Louis II de la Trémoille, forcing them to abandon Milan; Duke Massimiliano Sforza is restored.
August 16 » Battle of the Spurs (Battle of Guinegate): King Henry VIII of England and his Imperial allies defeat French Forces who are then forced to retreat.
September 9 » James IV of Scotland is defeated and dies in the Battle of Flodden, ending Scotland's involvement in the War of the League of Cambrai.
September 25 » Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa reaches what would become known as the Pacific Ocean.
October 7 » War of the League of Cambrai: Spain defeats Venice.
January 28 » The Diet of Worms begins, lasting until May 25.
March 16 » Ferdinand Magellan reaches the island of Homonhon in the Philippines.
April 7 » Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu.
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 18 » Trial of Martin Luther begins its second day during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. He refuses to recant his teachings despite the risk of excommunication.
April 23 » Battle of Villalar: King Charles I of Spain defeats the Comuneros.
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