Historical Events in 1649

Jan 6 The English Rump Parliament votes to put Charles I on trial for treason and other "high crimes"

Feb 5 Prince of Wales proclaimed King Charles II of Great Britian by Covenanter Parliament of Scotland

Mar 11 The Frondeurs (French rebels) and the French government sign the Peace of Rueil.
Apr 21 Maryland Toleration Act passed in American colony, allowing all freedom of worship
May 19 England is declared a Commonwealth by an act of the Long Parliament making England a republic for the next 11 years
Jun 1 Russian Tsar Alexis throws English merchants out of Moscow
Sep 2 The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.

Sep 11 Massacre of Drogheda, Ireland - Oliver Cromwell kills 3,000 royalists