1580s

Centuries: 15th century - 16th century - 17th century

Decades: 1550s 1560s 1570s - 1580s - 1590s 1600s 1610s

Years: 1580 1581 1582 1583 1584 1585 1586 1587 1588 1589

Events and Trends

• The beginnings of the 'Golden Age' of Literature in England
• Sir Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland as England's first overseas colony in 1583
• Francis Drake had come back from going around the world, bringing back with him many treasures.