1582
Honno-ji Incident
Resting unguarded in the Kyoto temple of Honno-ji, Oda Nobunaga was betrayed by his general Akechi Mitsuhide…
Gregorian Calendar Adopted
Pope Gregory XIII dropped ten days from the Julian calendar to realign the spring equinox with March 21 and introduced a new leap-year rule.
Matteo Ricci Arrives in Macao
The Jesuit Matteo Ricci landed at Macao with orders to penetrate Ming China.
Hideyoshi Avenges Nobunaga at Yamazaki
Thirteen days after Nobunaga's death at Honno-ji, his general Toyotomi Hideyoshi forced-marched his army back from the siege of Takamatsu and crushed…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1582?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1582. The most significant is Honno-ji Incident: Resting unguarded in the Kyoto temple of Honno-ji, Oda Nobunaga was betrayed by his general Akechi Mitsuhide.
What era was 1582 part of?
1582 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1582?
The events from 1582 span East Asia and Europe.