Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
English King Henry VIII (49) marries Catherine Howard (16 or 17), his 5th wife
Henry VIII
Famous Deaths
Thomas Cromwell
Thomas Cromwell, English chief minister for King Henry VIII, executed for treason and heresy at 54 or 55
Thomas Cromwell
1540 Highlights
About July 28, 1540
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 480 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
