- Jan 1 Geuzen sets fire to Woudrichem
Victory in Battle
Jan 25 Battle of Mikatagahara, in Japan; Takeda Shingen defeats Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Jan 28 Articles of Warsaw Confederation are signed, sanctioning freedom of religion in Poland.
Victory in BattleJan 25 Battle of Mikatagahara, in Japan; Takeda Shingen defeats Tokugawa Ieyasu