Events in History Historic Event Jan 24 King Charles II disbands English parliament King of England Charles II Birthdays in History Jan 24 Christian von Wolff, German philosopher Jan 27 Jean-Francois de Troy, French painter Deaths in History Jan 14 Jacques de Billy, French mathematician (b. 1602) 1678 Pure History by Year 1680 Historical Figures Authors Civil Rights Activists Inventors Kings Revolutionaries Scientists