10 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.
What happened
China (2)
In the outcome of the Great Rites Controversy, Xiaozong was set as Uncle Father and the Prince of Xingxian as Father. (History of Ming (Mingshi), Annals 明史 卷17 嘉靖三年)
Turpan invaded and besieged Suzhou; the Minister of War Jin Xianmin served as Zongzhi. (History of Ming (Mingshi), Annals 明史 卷17 嘉靖三年)
Alvarado's expedition reached Tehuantepec on January 12. (Cortés, Letters from Mexico Letter 4, MacNutt vol.2 OCR line 8235)
The fourth letter was sent from Tenochtitlan on October 15, 1524. (Cortés, Letters from Mexico Letter 4, MacNutt vol.2 OCR line 9249)
Having dealt with the Olid affair, Cortés resolved to lead the exploration to Honduras himself before his arm wound had healed. (Cortés, Letters from Mexico Letter 5, MacNutt vol.2 OCR line 9494)
Before arriving at Espíritu Santo (Coatzacoalcos), he received a letter reporting discord among the officials of the capital. (Cortés, Letters from Mexico Letter 5, MacNutt vol.2 OCR line 9603)
Muster result: 93 cavalry and about 30 infantry, etc., 230 men in all. (Cortés, Letters from Mexico Letter 5, MacNutt vol.2 OCR line 9657)
After staying 20 days in the village, built a bridge 300 paces long over the swamp. (Cortés, Letters from Mexico Letter 5, MacNutt vol.2 OCR line 9892)
Arrived at Iztapan, stayed eight days, and prepared roads and canoes. (Cortés, Letters from Mexico Letter 5, MacNutt vol.2 OCR line 10033)