What happened in 1500
1 entries recorded for 1500, listed by date. That was 526 years ago.
1500 at a glance
- Years ago
- 526 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 15th century
- Decade
- 1500s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
April
- April 22
Pedro Álvares Cabral
A fleet commanded by Pedro Álvares Cabral (pictured) anchored off present-day Brazil; he later claimed the land for the Portuguese Empire.
Questions about 1500
What happened in 1500?
This site records 1 entries for 1500, including Pedro Álvares Cabral on April 22. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1500?
526 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1500 turns 526 this year.
Which century is 1500 in?
1500 falls in the 15th century, in the 1500s.
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