0644 On this day in history death of omar I, 2nd kalief of Islam, murdered
0899 On this day in history arnulf of Carinthia, last emperor of Austria-France, dies
1292 On this day in history john Peckham, English archbishop of Canterbury, dies at 62
1587 On this day in history death of mary, Queen of Scots (1560-1587), executed
1596 Death of Luis de Carabajal, 1st Jewish author in America, executed in Mexico on this day in history.
1626 On this day in history death of john Davies, English poet (b. 1569)
1632 On this day in history death of philippe van Lansberge, Flemish astronomer (b. 1561)
1643 On this day in history john Pym, English House of Commons member, dies at about 59