What Happened in 1521

Mar 6 1521

Ferdinand Magellan reached the Mariana Islands and Guam

Heading northwest, the crew reached the equator on February 13, 1521. On 6 March they reached the Marianas and Guam. Magellan called Guam the... Read more

Mar 16 1521

Ferdinand Magellan becomes first European to reach Philippines

On 16 March Magellan reached the island of Homonhon in the Philippines, with 150 crew left. Members of his expedition became the first Spaniards to... Read more

Apr 27 1521

Ferdinand Magellan dies

Rajah Humabon of Cebu was friendly towards Magellan and the Spaniards, both he and his queen Hara Amihan were baptized as Christians. Afterward,... Read more

May 27 1521 to Jan 23 1567

Reign of Jiajing Emperor: The 11th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty

The Jiajing (or Chia-ching) Emperor (嘉靖 IPA: [tɕjɑ́tɕîŋ]; 16 September 1507–23 January 1567) was Emperor of China from 1521 to 1567, the 11th... Read more