Historical Events
Succession of Richard Cromwell
Richard Cromwell ("Tumbledown Dick") succeeds his father as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
Famous Deaths
Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)
English general and puritan Lord Protector of England (1653-58), dies at 59
1658 Highlights
About September 3, 1658
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 365 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide