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What Happened on October 16, 1555

Famous Deaths

  • Hugh Latimer, English bishop and royal chaplain, burned at the stake as one of the Oxford Martyrs at 80
  • Nicholas Ridley, English theologist/bishop of Rochester, burned at the stake as an Oxford martyr
Died in 1555 1555 Highlights

About October 16, 1555

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 468 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra