1576 - What happened in 1576 ?

February 1576

Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.

Martin Frobisher sights Greenland.

Eighty Years' War: In Belgium, Spain captures Antwerp (after three days the city was nearly destroyed).

The States-General of the Netherlands meet and unite to oppose Spanish occupation.

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