May 1588


Thursday 12:

French Wars of Religion: Henry III of France flees Paris after Henry of Guise enters the city.



Saturday 28:

The Spanish Armada, with 130 ships and 30,000 men, begins to set sail from Lisbon heading for the English Channel. (It will take until May 30 for all ships to leave port).



Monday 30:

The last ship of the Spanish Armada sets sail from Lisbon heading for the English Channel.



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