Historical Events
The Murder of Johan de Witt
Former Grand Pensionary of Holland Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis are brutally murdered and their livers supposedly cooked and eaten by an angry mob in The Hague
Famous Deaths
- Cornelis de Witt, Dutch politician and naval commander (Raid on the Medway - Chatham Dockyard), lynched at 49
Johan de Witt (1625-1672)
Dutch statesman and Grand Pensionary of Holland (1653-72), lynched and partially eaten at 46
Died in 1672 1672 Highlights
About August 20, 1672
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 351 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
Over 90