Historical Events Jul 15 Emperor Charles I bans German national synode Jul 19 Peasants' War begins in Germany's Black Forest King James V Jul 26 James V declared fit to govern by the Scottish Parliament at age 12 King of Scotland James V Events in 1524 Famous Deaths Jul 20 Claude of France, Duchess of Brittany and wife of Francis I of France, dies at 24 Jun 1524 History by Year Aug 1524 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers