Historical Events
Vienna Court Music Ensemble
Jul 7 Emperor Maximilian I orders appointment of a conductor, two bass singers and six choir boys, establishing the Vienna Court Music Ensemble; later includes Vienna Boys Choir
- Jul 20 Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I names Albert III, Duke of Saxony the Governor of Friesland
Columbus Discovers Trinidad
Jul 31 Christopher Columbus is the first European to discover the island of Trinidad on his third voyage