Historical Events Oct 20 Battle at Coultras: Henri van Navarra beats Catholic League Oct 31 Leiden University Library opens its doors after its founding in 1575 Famous Deaths Oct 19 Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (b. 1541) 1586 History by Year 1588 What Happened in 1587 Execution of Mary Queen of Scots February 8, 1587