4 April 1581 April 3, 2022 Author: Staff Francis Drake is knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for completing a circumnavigation of the world. Famous Words of Inspiration..."All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions." John Locke — Click here for more from John Locke Related posts: 26 September 1580 16 December 1907 24 April 1953 31 July 1588 28 December 1065 1 December 1577 27 April 1810 22 April 2005 26 April 1986 24 April 1953 Categories: History Tags: 1581, 4 April