Births on May 27

Caspar Schoppe, German author and scholar (d. 1649)

Caspar Schoppe (27 May 1576 – 19 November 1649) was a German catholic controversialist and scholar.

20 Jan

Martín Enríquez de Almanza
The Mexican city of León is founded by order of the viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza.
8 Mar

Copán
Spanish explorer Diego García de Palacio first sights the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Copán.
4 Nov

Sack of Antwerp
Eighty Years' War: In Flanders, Spain captures Antwerp (after three days the city is nearly destroyed).
8 Nov

Pacification of Ghent
Eighty Years' War: Pacification of Ghent: The States General of the Netherlands meet and unite to oppose Spanish occupation.