about
1550
| 1550 • Helsinki, later the capital of Finland, is founded as Helsingfors by Gustav Vasa. |
before
Jan 6
Age: 49y
1599
Jan 6
Age: 49y
| 1599 • Battle of Sellenberk: Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia, defeats the army of Andrew Báthory near Șelimbăr, leading to the first recorded unification of the Romanians. |