Today is January 30, and on this date in history, in 1649 (1648 Old Style), Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, was excuted by beheading.
He was a man who had outlived his time. He had many good qualities. He was definitely brave and the way he met the executioner did much to ensure that the monarchy would come back after Cromwell and his ilk lost power or passed from the scene.
