The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II
The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1506. This year saw 4 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1506 Timeline
The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II
The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II
William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg weds Countess Walburga of Egmont
William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg weds Countess Walburga of Egmont
The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican
The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican
Philip of Burgundy & England sign trade agreement
Philip the Handsome (22 June/July 1478 – 25 September 1506), also called Philip the Fair, was ruler of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, including the counties of Artois, Burgundy and Charolais...
Francis Xavier is born
Francis Xavier, French navarese catholic saint and missionary, known for navarese catholic saint and missionary, was born on 1506-04-07.
Christopher Columbus dies
Christopher Columbus, Italian navigator and explorer, known for italian navigator and explorer, died on 1506-05-20.
Events
William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg weds Countess Walburga of Egmont
William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg weds Countess Walburga of Egmont
The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican
The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican
Philip of Burgundy & England sign trade agreement
Philip the Handsome (22 June/July 1478 – 25 September 1506), also called Philip the Fair, was ruler of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, including the counties of Artois, Burgundy and Charolais...
Famous Births
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1506?
- In 1506, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II, William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg weds Countess Walburga of Egmont, The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican.
- Who was born in 1506?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1506, including Francis Xavier is born.
- Who died in 1506?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1506, including Christopher Columbus dies.