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

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 377 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius