History Trivia - Charles II king of England, restored

May 8

1450 Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen revolt against King Henry VI.

1559 An act of supremacy defined Queen Elizabeth I as the supreme governor of the Church of England.

1660 Parliament proclaimed Charles II king of England, restoring the monarchy after more than a decade.

History Trivia - Charles I of England on trial for treason

January 20

1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminister (Houses of Parliament)and was attended by elected burgesses and knights.

1327 Edward II of England was deposed by his eldest son, Edward III.

1356 Edward Balliol abdicated as King of Scotland.

 1523 Christian II was forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.

 1649 Charles I of England went on trial for treason and other high crimes.

History Trivia - Edward II of England deposed

January 20

 250  Fabian who was created pope in 236, was martyred under the persecution of Decius.

1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminister (Houses of Parliament)and was attended by elected burgesses and knights.

1327 Edward II of England was deposed by his eldest son, Edward III.

1356 Edward Balliol abdicated as King of Scotland.

1523 Christian II was forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.

 1649 Charles I of England went on trial for treason and other high crimes.