Famous Deaths
- Francois Rabelais, French author (Gargantua, Pantagruel), dies at 49
1553 Highlights
About April 9, 1553
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 470 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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