1550s
Template:Short description The 1550s decade ran from January 1, 1550, to December 31, 1559.
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Political map of the world in 1556
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January 23, 1556: Shaanxi earthquake, devastation kills 830,000 in China.
Template:Events by year for decade Template:Births and deaths by year for decade