Historical Events
Emperor Rudolf II
Oct 12 Rudolf II succeeds Maximilian II as Holy Roman Emperor
Famous Birthdays
- Oct 7 John Marston, English poet and playwright (d. 1634)
- Oct 12 Thomas Dudley, British colonial governor of Massachusetts, born in Northamptonshire, England (d. 1653)
- Oct 25 Thomas Weelkes, English organist and composer of madrigals, baptized in Elstead (d. 1623)
- Oct 30 Enrico Caterino Davila, Italian writer (Storia delguerre civili Francia), born in Padua, Italy (d. 1631)
Famous Deaths
Maximilian II (1527-1576)
Oct 12 Holy Roman Emperor (1564-76), dies at 49
- Oct 26 Frederick II the Vrome, ruler of Palts, dies
Assassination
Car Crash
Hanging
Killed in Action
Plane Crash
Poisoning