Births on February 27

John Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp (d. 1616)

Johann Adolf of Holstein-Gottorp (27 February 1575 – 31 March 1616) was a Duke of Holstein-Gottorp.

25 Jan

Paulo Dias de Novais
Luanda, the capital of Angola, is founded by the Portuguese navigator Paulo Dias de Novais.
3 Mar

Battle of Tukaroi
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi.
10 Oct

Battle of Dormans
Roman Catholic forces under Henry I, Duke of Guise defeat the Protestants, capturing Philippe de Mornay among others.