On This Day

Historical Events in November 1520

CrownRoyal Coronation

Nov 4 Danish Norwegian king Christian II crowned King of Sweden

King of Denmark, Sweden and Norway Christian II
King of Denmark, Sweden and Norway
Christian II
  • Nov 8 Stockholm Bloodbath begins: A successful invasion of Sweden by Danish forces results in the execution of around 100 people.
  • Nov 9 Height of the Stockholm Bloodbath - King Christian II of Denmark, Norway and Sweden executes Swedish nobles
  • Nov 20 Friesland hit by heavy hail storm

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Nov 28 Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan begins crossing the Pacific Ocean

Explorer Ferdinand Magellan
Explorer
Ferdinand Magellan


Search the largest, most accurate site for today in history.