What Happened on August 13, 1553

Historical Events

Servetus Arrested

Spanish theologian and physician Michael Servetus arrested as a heretic in Geneva (put on trial the next day, eventually found guilty of heresy and burned to death)

1553 Highlights

About August 13, 1553

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 470 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo