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  1. 1540 - Wikipedia

    January 6 – King Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, his fourth Queen consort; the marriage lasts six months. [1] February 14 – Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, enters Ghent without …

  2. What Happened in 1540 - On This Day

    What happened and who was famous in 1540? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1540.

  3. 1540 Archives | HISTORY

    Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.

  4. What Happened In 1540 - Historical Events 1540 - EventsHistory

    What happened in the year 1540 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1540.

  5. 1540s - Wikiwand

    February 14 – Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, enters Ghent without resistance, and executes rebels, ending the Revolt of Ghent (1539–1540). March 23 – Waltham Abbey is the last to be …

  6. Exploring the Key Events and Tumultuous Changes of 1540: A ...

    Jan 6, 2011 · Collection of famous and memorable historical events happened around the world in the year 1540, nicely categorized month wise and many more.

  7. BrainyHistory - Events Listing

    1540 in History January 6 King Henry VIII of England married his 4th wife, Anne of Cleves February 9 The 1st recorded race meet in England (Roodee Fields, Chester) February 14 …

  8. 1540 Detail, De Soto Expedition Explores Southeast, Pre ...

    By June 4, 1540, the expedition marched past Lookout Mountain, in today's Chattanooga, Tennessee. They explored the territory of the Catawba towns, Chiaha towns, as well as Coosa …

  9. Art from the 1540s | Obelisk Art History

    Discover 15 created between 1540 and 1549 and explore the full timeline of art history by era, century, and decade

  10. 1540s - Wikipedia

    February 14 – Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, enters Ghent without resistance, and executes rebels, ending the Revolt of Ghent (1539–1540). March 23 – Waltham Abbey is the last to be …