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What Happened on September 20, 1643

Historical Events


Victory in battleVictory in Battle

First Battle of Newbury (English civil war): King Charles I's forces beaten by a parliamentary army led by the Earl of Essex and Philip Stapleton

King of England Charles I
King of England
Charles I

Famous Deaths

  • Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland, English politician and writer
1643 Highlights

About September 20, 1643

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 377 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo



What Happened in 1643

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