Deaths on December 31

William Skeffington, English-Irish politician, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1465)

Sir William Skeffington (c. 1465 – 31 December 1535) was an English knight who served as Lord Deputy of Ireland.

18 Jan

History of Lima
Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founds Lima, the capital of Peru.
20 Apr

Vädersolstavlan
The sun dog phenomenon observed over Stockholm and depicted in the famous painting Vädersolstavlan.
1 Jun

Conquest of Tunis (1535)
Combined forces loyal to Charles V attack and expel the Ottomans from Tunis during the Conquest of Tunis.
24 Jun

Münster Rebellion
The Anabaptist state of Münster is conquered and disbanded.
4 Oct

Coverdale Bible
The first complete English-language Bible (the Coverdale Bible) is printed, with translations by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale.