Historical Events
Cromwell Dissolves Parliament
Oliver Cromwell and 40 musketeers forcibly dissolve the English Rump Parliament, after it failed to establish a caretaker government. In Cromwell's words "You have sat too long for any good you have been doing lately ... In the name of God, go!" [1]
1653 Highlights
About April 20, 1653
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 371 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus