Historical Events May 15 Cheese & Bread rebellion: German mercenaries kill 232 residents of Alkmaar, Netherlands Famous Birthdays May 8 Andrea Alciato, Italian lawyer and writer, born in Alzate Brianza, Milan, Italy (d. 1550) Born in 1492 1491 History by Year 1493 What Happened in 1492 Completion of the ReconquistaJanuary 2, 1492 Santa MarĂaAugust 3, 1492