Births on February 21

Philipp V, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg (d. 1599)

Philipp V of Hanau-Lichtenberg (21 February 1541, Bouxwiller – 2 June 1599, Niederbronn) was Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg from 1590 until his death.

15 Jan

New France
King Francis I of France gives Jean-François Roberval a commission to settle the province of New France (Canada) and provide for the spread of the "Holy Catholic faith".
12 Feb

Pedro de Valdivia
Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia.
11 Sep

Michimalonco
Santiago, Chile, is destroyed by indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco.
10 Dec

Francis Dereham
Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham are executed for having affairs with Catherine Howard, Queen of England and wife of Henry VIII.