Historical Events
Murder of Interest
Former Grand Pensionary of Holland Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis are brutally murdered by an angry mob in The Hague
Famous Deaths
- Cornelis de Witt, Dutch statesman (Chatham), lynched at 49
Johan de Witt (1625-1672)
Dutch statesman and Grand Pensionary of Holland (1653-72), lynched at 46
1672 Highlights
About August 20, 1672
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 350 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
Over 90