Historical Events
Charles V Abdicates
Jan 16 Holy Roman Emperor Charles V abdicates his role as King of Spain and appoints his son Philip II of Spain
- Jan 23 Shaanxi Earthquake, the deadliest ever recorded, kills 830,000 in Shaanxi Province, China
Knight of the Golden Fleece
Jan 27 William I of Orange becomes a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
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