The Pirate Who Had to Be Hanged Twice: Captain Kidd
On May 23, 1701, Captain William Kidd was hanged at Execution Dock in London — though the rope broke on the first attempt, and historians still argue whether he was a pirate at all.
On May 23, 1701, Captain William Kidd was hanged at Execution Dock in London — though the rope broke on the first attempt, and historians still argue whether he was a pirate at all.