Historical Events May 15 Cheese & Bread rebellion: German mercenaries kill 232 residents of Alkmaar, Netherlands Famous Birthdays May 8 Andrea Alciato, Italian lawyer and writer, born in Alzate Brianza, Milan, Italy (d. 1550) 1491 History by Year 1493 What Happened in 1492 Completion of the Reconquista January 2, 1492 Santa MarĂa August 3, 1492