Historical Events
- Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake for heresy
Famous Deaths
- John Hooper, English protestant reformer and Bishop of Gloucester, burnt for heresy by Mary I
- Rowland Taylor, English clergyman and protestant martyr, burnt at the stake under Mary I at 44
Died in 1555 1555 Highlights
About February 9, 1555
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 469 years, 2 months and 26 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