Historical Events
Knights of Rhodes Surrender
Dec 20 Suleiman the Magnificent accepts surrender of the surviving Knights of Rhodes, who are allowed to evacuate. They eventually settle in Malta and become known as the Knights of Malta.
- Dec 25 Ottoman troops occupy the island of Rhodes after a six-month siege
Famous Birthdays
- Dec 28 Margaret of Austria, regent of the Netherlands (d. 1583)
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