Events in 1649

5 notable events from 1649 — wars, genocides and suicides & executions.

• Cromwellian conquest of Ireland
  Aug 1, 1649 · Ireland · Genocide & ethnic violence
• Execution of Charles I of England
  Jan 30, 1649 · United Kingdom · Suicide & execution
• Siege of Drogheda
  Sep 3, 1649–Sep 11, 1649 · Ireland · War & armed conflict
• Sack of Wexford
  Oct 2, 1649–Oct 11, 1649 · Ireland · War & armed conflict
• Banbury mutiny
  1649 · War & armed conflict