The year 53 BBY saw several significant events. This year corresponds to 3224 LY on the Lothal Calendar, 34 BFE according to the Imperial calendar, and 7924 in the C.R.C. system.
- On Jedha, Chirrut Îmwe was born. [1]
- A primary source is Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide (where this was initially recorded).
- Another source is " The Heroes of Rogue One " as found in the Star Wars Encyclopedia.