1580

Years: 1577 1578 1579 - 1580 - 1581 1582 1583
Decades: 1550s 1560s 1570s - 1580s - 1590s 1600s 1610s
Centuries: 15th century - 16th century - 17th century 1580 in science

Events

March 1 - Michel de Montaigne signs the preface to his most significant work, Essays. They are published later the same year.
September 26 - Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe
1580-1764 First session of Jewish Waad (Sejm of 4 countries) in Lublin, Poland. 70 delegates of Jewish local kahals met to discuss issue of taxations and other important for Jewish communities issues.
Portugal loses independence to Spain following the death without heirs of king Henry of Portugal. The Habsburg rule would last until 1640.