Magellan circumnavigates the world. 1534 Henry VIII is excommunicated and founds Church of England. Hernando de Soto discovers Mississippi River. 1557 Portuguese establish colony at Macao. I becomes queen of England.
Gregorian calendar is introduced.
1588 Spanish Armada is defeated by English fleet. 1595 Dutch colonize Guinea Coast. 1600 English East India Company is chartered. 1602 Dutch East India Company is formed. Russia begins settlement in Siberia.