Events in 1579

4 notable events from 1579 — wars, disappearances and massacres.

• Second Desmond Rebellion
  Jul 18, 1579–Nov 11, 1583 · Ireland · War & armed conflict
• Siege of Maastricht (1579)
  Mar 12, 1579–Jul 1, 1579 · Netherlands · War & armed conflict
• Ikegusuku Antō
  Jan 1, 1579 · China · Disappearance
• Sack of Youghal
  Nov 13, 1579 · Ireland · Massacre