Famous Deaths
- Francois Rabelais, French author (Gargantua, Pantagruel), dies at 49
Died in 1553 1553 Highlights
About April 9, 1553
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 471 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
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