Historical Events
- New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City
1653 Highlights
About February 2, 1653
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 371 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
Authors
Dictators
Explorers
Outlaws
Queens
Spies