Historical Events
- Vatican opens blasphemy and theological heresy trial against Italian scholar and wayward friar Giordano Bruno; proceedings drag on for over 7 years [1]
1593 Highlights
About January 27, 1593
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 431 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey