Historical Events Raid of Ruthven Aug 22 King James VI of Scotland abducted by Presbyterian nobles wishing to limit French influence and pro-Catholic policy King of Great Britain James I and VI Aug 23 Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou pays tribute to earl of Flanders Events in 1582 Famous Birthdays Aug 28 Taichang Emperor [Zhu Changluo], 14th Emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, born in Beijing (d. 1620) Born in 1582 Jul 1582 History by Year Sep 1582 What Happened in 1582 Gregory Conquers Julius CaesarOctober 4, 1582