WHAT HAPPENED IN 1588.
Look what happened the 1588.

French Wars of Religion: Henry III of France flees Paris after Henry of Guise enters the city and a spontaneous uprising occurs. (12. May 1588)

The Spanish Armada, with 130 ships and 30,000 men, sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, heading for the English Channel. (It will take until May 30 for all ships to leave port.) (28. May 1588)

The last ship of the Spanish Armada sets sail from Lisbon heading for the English Channel. (30. May 1588)

Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines – The Spanish Armada is sighted in the English Channel. (19. July 1588)

Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines – English naval forces under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake defeat the Spanish Armada off the coast of Gravelines, France. (29. July 1588)

The Spanish Armada is spotted off the coast of England. (31. July 1588)

Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines – The naval engagement ends, ending the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade England. (8. August 1588)