May 28
May 28
Spanish Armada sets sail to secure English Channel
A massive Spanish fleet, known as the “Invincible Armada,” sets sail from Lisbon on a mission to secure control of the English Channel and transport a Spanish invasion army to…
A Year In History: 1588
This Year in History:
1588
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
August 8
August 8
Spanish Armada defeated
Off the coast of Gravelines, France, Spain’s so‑called “Invincible Armada” is defeated by an English naval force under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake. After eight…
