1521

Martin Luther was banned by the Edict of worms because of his religious beliefs and writings.

Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines.

Martin Luther went before the Diet of Worms to face charges stemming from his religious writings.

Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Philippines.

Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Philippines where he was killed by natives the following month.

Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.