Births on August 7

Georg Stiernhielm, Swedish poet and linguist (d. 1672)

Georg Stiernhielm (August 7, 1598 – April 22, 1672) was a Swedish civil servant, mathematician, linguist and poet.

30 Apr

Edict of Nantes
Henry IV of France issues the Edict of Nantes, allowing freedom of religion to the Huguenots.
14 Aug

Battle of the Yellow Ford
Nine Years' War: Battle of the Yellow Ford: Irish forces under Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, defeats an English expeditionary force under Henry Bagenal.
16 Dec

Battle of Noryang
Seven-Year War: Battle of Noryang: The final battle of the Seven-Year War is fought between the China and the Korean allied forces and Japanese navies, resulting in a decisive allied forces victory.