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Sunday, December 31. 1600, 12:00:00 AM UTC

William Gilbert publishes "De Magnete", which describes the Earth's magnetic field and is the beginning of modern Geomagnetism.

Martin Möller is appointed chief pastor of Görlitz.

Fabritio Caroso's "Nobiltà de dame" is published.

Ulster chieftains, with the lead of Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, resist the English reconquest of Ireland.

William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is first performed and his play "The Merchant of Venice" is published.

East India Company granted a Royal Charter in Kingdom of England.

Ulster chieftains, with the lead of Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, resist the English reconquest of Ireland.

A Persian embassy arrives in Prague and meets with Rudolf II.

The Lutheran orthodox caign intensifies to reinforce the Book of Concord (approximate date).

William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is first performed and his play "The Merchant of Venice" is published.

Sumo wrestling becomes a professional sport in Japan.