Historical Events
- The Coonan Cross Oath is taken in the Saint Thomas Christian community in an effort to avoid submission to Portuguese rule in India
1653 Highlights
About January 3, 1653
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 371 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
Assassination
Drug Overdose
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Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide