Pope Gregory XIII announces the New Style calendar, commonly known as the Gregorian calendar
The Julian calendar is a solar calendar of 365 days in every year with an additional leap day every fourth year (without exception).
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1582. This year saw 11 significant events.
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1582 Timeline
Pope Gregory XIII announces the New Style calendar, commonly known as the Gregorian calendar
The Julian calendar is a solar calendar of 365 days in every year with an additional leap day every fourth year (without exception).
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped, and the next date is Oct 15.
Gregorian calendar is introduced in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States after skipping 10 days from October 4 to sync
Gregorian calendar is introduced in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States after skipping 10 days from October 4 to sync the calendar to the solar year and compensate for the drift that has occurred due to the Julian calendar having too many leap days
Playwright and poet William Shakespeare (18) marries Anne Hathaway (26) (date of the marriage license)
Playwright and poet William Shakespeare (18) marries Anne Hathaway (26) (date of the marriage license)
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Francis, Duke of Anjou, gains the title Duke of Brabant, the hereditary sovereign of the Dutch United Provinces
Monsieur François, Duke of Anjou and Alençon (French: Hercule François; 18 March 1555 – 10 June 1584) was the youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou honored as Duke of Gelre, Earl of Zutphen
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou honored as Duke of Gelre, Earl of Zutphen
Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma founds the settlement of Salta in Argentina
Salta is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 627,704 according to the 2022 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina.
Bishop Domingo de Salazar of Manila suppresses the Philippines
Bishop Domingo de Salazar of Manila suppresses the Philippines
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou, pays tribute to the Earl of Flanders
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou, pays tribute to the Earl of Flanders
Leidse university names Rembert Dodoens professor of botany and medicine
Leidse university names Rembert Dodoens professor of botany and medicine
Events
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped, and the next date is Oct 15.
Gregorian calendar is introduced in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States after skipping 10 days from October 4 to sync
Gregorian calendar is introduced in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States after skipping 10 days from October 4 to sync the calendar to the solar year and compensate for the drift that has occurred due to the Julian calendar having too many leap days
Playwright and poet William Shakespeare (18) marries Anne Hathaway (26) (date of the marriage license)
Playwright and poet William Shakespeare (18) marries Anne Hathaway (26) (date of the marriage license)
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Francis, Duke of Anjou, gains the title Duke of Brabant, the hereditary sovereign of the Dutch United Provinces
Monsieur François, Duke of Anjou and Alençon (French: Hercule François; 18 March 1555 – 10 June 1584) was the youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou honored as Duke of Gelre, Earl of Zutphen
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou honored as Duke of Gelre, Earl of Zutphen
Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma founds the settlement of Salta in Argentina
Salta is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 627,704 according to the 2022 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina.
Bishop Domingo de Salazar of Manila suppresses the Philippines
Bishop Domingo de Salazar of Manila suppresses the Philippines
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou, pays tribute to the Earl of Flanders
Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou, pays tribute to the Earl of Flanders
Leidse university names Rembert Dodoens professor of botany and medicine
Leidse university names Rembert Dodoens professor of botany and medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1582?
- In 1582, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include Pope Gregory XIII announces the New Style calendar, commonly known as the Gregorian calendar, Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped, Gregorian calendar is introduced in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States after skipping 10 days from October 4 to sync .