Historical Events In 1553

May 21 English Lady Jane Grey marries Guildford Dudley

Apr 29 Flemish woman introduces practice of starching linen into England

Sep 08 City of Lichfield, England established

Aug 12 Pope Julius III orders confiscation and burning of the Talmud

Oct 21 Volumes of the Talmud are burned

Jul 19 15-year-old Lady Jane Grey deposed as England's Queen after 9 days