Historical Events
Famous Birthdays
- May 8 Johann Walter, German composer, born in Kahla (d. 1570)
Philip II of Spain
May 21 Philip II, King of Spain (1556-98) and Portugal (1580-98), born in Valladolid, Spain (d. 1598)
Famous Deaths
- May 6 Karel van Bourbon, military governor (Lombardije), dies at 37