This Day in British History
Historical trivia, births, deaths, events, kings, queens, and all of the peculiar quirkiness that makes British history so much fun!
13 August, 1678
Popish Plot
Titus Oates reveals alleged Catholic plot to kill Charles II. Oates was later convicted of perjury and executed, but most people at the time believed his tale.
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