Italy won their second EUFA Euro soccer title after defeating England in penalty shootouts.
England was defeated by South Africa, who became top of the world Test cricket rank.
England won the FIFA World Cup Final in London against Germany with a score of 4-2.
England and France declared war on Austria's Emperor, Charles V.
The Treaty of Picquigny was signed between France and England, agreeing on a seven-year truce and free trade between the two kingdoms.