August 2 - Battle of Marciano . French forces invading Italy under Marshal Blaise de Monluc are defeated by an imperial army under the Marquis of Marignano and are forced to retreat into Siena, which is besieged by the imperialial forces.
August 22 - Duke of Northumberland, supporter of Jane Grey, executed
Battle of Sievershausen - Elector Maurice of Saxony defeats the catholic forces of Margrave Albert of Brandenburg-Kulmbach. Maurice is mortally wounded.
Russia, Opening of the maritime way of the White sea by the British captain Chancellor, beginning of the trade with the England
