31 July 1588 July 31, 2014 Author: Staff The Spanish Armada of 130 ships is seen off the coast of England. Famous Words of Inspiration..."True friends stab you in the front." Oscar Wilde — Click here for more from Oscar Wilde Related posts: 15 July 1815 19 October 1813 7 March 1799 20 May 1813 2 December 1804 4 July 1569 30 July 1865 17 July 1996 16 July 1999 19 July 1942 Categories: History Tags: 1588, 31 July