Historical Events Jan 20 Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) established by the Crown of Castile in the port of Seville to deal with American affairs Famous Birthdays Jan 11 Francesco Parmigianino, Italian artist (Madonna with the Long Neck) 1502 History by Year 1504 What Happened in 1503 The Plot Behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Masterpiece September 11, 1503