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What Happened on January 30, 1647

Historical Events

Charles I Ransomed

After nine months of negotiations, Scottish Presbyterians sell captured Charles I to English Parliament for around £100,000

Famous Birthdays

  • Konrad Hoffler, German composer, born in Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1705)

About January 30, 1647

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Saturday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Wednesday

How Long Ago? 377 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius