May 19 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail for his second voyage to North America with 3 ships, 110 men, and Chief Donnacona's 2 sons (who Cartier kidnapped during his first voyage).
Combined Swedish and Danish fleets defeat the Hanseatic navy.
April 1535 - Jacques Cartier discovers the Iroquois city of Stadacona, Canada (now Quebec) and in May, the even greater Huron city of Hochelaga (now Montreal)
Manco II appointed puppet Inca Emperor by Spanish Conquistadors
Second unsuccessful attempt by Spanish forces to conquer Yucatan