Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I's mother was executed.

May 19, 1536

Elizabeth I's mother was executed for adultery, incest, and treason. Then her father, Henry VIII, remarried, http://www.buzzle.com/articles/timeline-of-queen-elizabeth-the-first.html

Elizabeth I's friend dies.

Feb 13, 1542

Catherine Howard was executed for adultery. This make Elizabeth I very upset, because she was one person who was kind to her. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/timeline-of-queen-elizabeth-the-first.html

Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England.

Feb 5, 1568

Future King James I is born in Scotland.

Feb 5, 1576

Plague closes all London's theaters.

Feb 5, 1592

Shakespeare joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men.

Feb 5, 1594

Queen Elizabeth I dies.

Mar 24, 1603

Queen Ellizabeth dies of blood poisoning. She was succeeded by James I. http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/people-timelines/06-queen-elizabeth-i-timeline.htm

Firtst recorded performance of "Macbeth" is given at court.

Feb 5, 1606

Shakespeare retires to Startford.

Feb 5, 1610

Shakespeare's wife dies.

Feb 5, 1623