Historical Events
- Condemned as a heretic, Michael Servetus is burned at the stake just outside Geneva
Famous Deaths
- Michael Servetus, Spanish theologian physician, burnt at stake for heresy at Champel near Geneva
1553 Highlights
About October 27, 1553
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 469 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake