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What Happened on June 20, 1649

Misery of The King's Executioner

A man weeps, a woman faints as the head of Charles I is held aloft: a German engraving from 1649
A man weeps, a woman faints as the head of Charles I is held aloft: a German engraving from 1649

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Famous Deaths

  • Maria Tesselschade Roemers Visscher, author, dies
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About June 20, 1649

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 372 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini



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