Historical Events Dec 17 The Earl of Leicester's army leaves Netherlands Famous Birthdays Dec 25 Margarita of Austria, queen of Philip III of Spain (d. 1611) Born in 1587 Nov 1587 History by Year Jan 1588 What Happened in 1587 Execution of Mary Queen of ScotsFebruary 8, 1587 What Happened To America's Lost Colony?August 18, 1587