January 12 Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, 100s killed January 15 France signs secret treaty with German Protestants January 23 2nd version of Book of Common Prayer becomes manditory in England February 15 Dutch coast hit by heavy storm February 24 Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated April 4 Mauritius van Saksen begins alliance with Karel Anikita Stroganov April 10 Henri II of France occupies Metz April 18 Mauritius of Saksen occupies Linz April 19 Mauritius of Saksen captures Karel June 12 Land guardians of Netherlands attacks Verdun July 17 Siena drives Spanish troops out of Verdun August 2 Treaty of Passau: Emperor Charles V accepts Lutheran religion October 29 Czar Ivan IV escapes back to Moscow after battle October 31 Emperor Karel and Markgraaf Albecht strike siege for Metz
