Jul 11 French King Henri III accept demands of Catholic League Jul 21 First engagement between the English fleet and the Spanish Armada off the Eddystone Rocks Jul 26 English Admiral John Hawkins knighted for his actions against the Armada Jul 29 The Battle of Gravelines - Spanish Armada damaged and scattered by the English fleet Jul 29 Duke Farneses troops ready for invasion of England Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1587 Historical Events by Year 1589