Historical Events in January 1689

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  • Jan 1 Pro-James II-earl of Danby occupies York
  • Jan 22 Lord Halifax becomes Speaker of English House of Lords
  • Jan 22 Prince William of Orange (future King William III of Britain), summons Convention Parliament to discuss ruling jointly with his wife Mary (daughter of exiled King James II)
  • Jan 26 Jean Racine's "Esther" premieres in Saint-Cyr
  • Jan 28 English parliament resolves that the throne is vacant