What Happened in July 1567

Historical Events

King James VI

Jul 24 Mary Queen of Scots is forced to abdicate; her 1-year-old son becomes King James VI of Scots

  • Jul 25 Don Diego de Losada founds the city of Santiago de Leon de Caracas, modern-day Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela

Coronation of James VI

Jul 29 James VI is crowned King of Scots at Stirling


Famous Birthdays

Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635)

Jul 3 French explorer (Lake Champlain) and founder of Quebec City, born in Hiers-Brouage or La Rochelle, France