1649: 'Tyrant' King sentenced to death
King Charles I was found guilty of waging war on his subjects by a special court in central London.

1907: Whiteleys store owner killed by 'son' There are currently no events for this date There are currently no events for this date

1953: Derek Bentley hanged for murder There are currently no events for this date 1649: Charles Stuart executed in Whitehall