Rule of Gascony
Under the Treaty of Toledo Alfonso is prepared to give up Gascony to England
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April 1 in History
This permanent archive page contains 169 World History Database records for April 1, spanning 1154 to 2025. Recorded topics include Rule of Gascony; Diplomatic Correspondence; Scutage-Payment.
Total: 169Events: 163Births: 1Deaths: 3Battles: 2Countries: 40
Events on April 1
Diplomatic Correspondence
Writes to the English barons instructing them to pay off the scutage owed to John
Scutage-Payment
The Pope writes to the barons telling them to pay the scutage owed to the King
Rule of Gascony
Under the Treaty of Toledo Alfonso renounces Gascony. Alfonso renounces claims to Gascony if Henry consults him in dealing with the Gascons
Treaty of Toledo
Renounces claim to Gascony provided Henry consults Alfonso in dealing with the Gascons
Treaty of Toledo
Alfonso renounces claims to Gascony if Henry consults him in dealing with the Gascons
Interregnum
A rival group of electors chose Alfonso X of Castile as King of the Romans.
Potosi Silver
Discovery of rich silver deposits at Cerro Rico begins the rise of Potosi
Succession
Succeeds as King of France, 2nd son of Francis I
Bishop of London
Becomes Bishop of London after Bonner is deprived.
Capture of Brill
Captures Brill in Zeeland
Capture of Nice
Catinat's campaign secures Nice after the citadel capitulates, extending French control along the Savoyard coast.
Lieutenant
Appointed Premier Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Appointed 2nd Lieutenant Colonel of Second Battalion of Corsican Volunteers
Commander of Artillery
Appointed Commander of the Artillery in the Army of Italy
Commander of Artillery
Napoleon I was appointed Commander of the Artillery in the Army of Italy.
General
Joins the Army of Italy under Dumerbion
Germinal Rising
The Germinal rising shows continuing popular anger after the Thermidorian settlement
Resignation of George Canning
Resigns as Under Secretary at the Foreign Office
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament or Rye
Restoration
The Bourbon monarchy is restored after the exile of Napoleon to Elba
Succession
Succeeds as King of France, the younger brother of Louis XVI
President of Chile
Assumes provisional leadership after Francisco Ruiz-Tagle leaves office.
Succession
Succeeds as head of the Bonaparte family
Invasion of Cuba
The expedition, composed of Marti, Gomez, Angel Guerra, Francisco Borreo, Cesar Salas and Marcos del Rosario, leaves Montecristi for Cuba
Invasion of Cuba
The expedition, composed of Marti, Gomez, Angel Guerra, Francisco Borreo, Cesar Salas and Marcos del Rosario, leaves Montecristi for Cuba
Invasion of Cuba
The expedition, composed of Marti, Gomez, Angel Guerra, Francisco Borreo, Cesar Salas and Marcos del Rosario, leaves Montecristi for Cuba
Invasion of Cuba
The expedition, composed of Marti, Gomez, Angel Guerra, Francisco Borreo, Cesar Salas and Marcos del Rosario, leaves Montecristi for Cuba
Invasion of Cuba
The expedition, composed of Marti, Gomez, Angel Guerra, Francisco Borreo, Cesar Salas and Marcos del Rosario, leaves Montecristi for Cuba
Southern Cross Expedition
The Southern Cross visits other Ross Sea islands before turning for home, reaching New Zealand on 1 April 1900
Panama Canal Leadership
Goethals assumes command as chief engineer and chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Commissioned Cavalry Officer
Receives a commission in the First Uhlan Regiment.
First Uhlan Regiment
Begins active service as a Prussian cavalry officer.
Execution
arrested and executed
RAF
The Royal Airforce is founded
Dail Eireann
2nd session of the Dail, Valera elected Priomh-Aire
President of Dail Eireann
Is elected President of Dail Eireann and forms the second ministry of the First Dail.
Transfer of Government Functions
Oversees finance as administrative functions are transferred to the Provisional Government.
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Imprisoned for 5 yrs in Landsberg fortress
NSDAP
Given 5 years for the Munich Beer Hall putsch, reduced to 6 months
Trial
Given 5 years for the Munich Beer Hall putsch, reduced to 6 months
Trial
Given 5 years for the Munich Beer Hall putsch, reduced to 6 months
Trial
Ludendorf is acquitted for his part played in the Munich Beer Hall putsch
Trial
Ludendorf is acquitted for his part played in the Munich Beer Hall putsch
Local Government Act Implementation
Supervises implementation of the Local Government Act 1929 as Poor Law functions, including many infirmaries, pass to local authorities.
The Blue Angel
Directs The Blue Angel, starring Marlene Dietrich and Emil Jannings.
Austrian Nazi Party Membership
Begins formal participation in National Socialist organizations.
Joins the SS
Joins the SS and Austrian Nazi movement.
Jewish Bank Accounts
The Nazis seize Jewish bank accounts
Jewish Boycott
Approves a national boycott of Jewish businesses, lawyers and doctors as an early public act of antisemitic Nazi policy.
Persecution
National boycott of all Jewish businesses & professions
Government
5 members of CEDA, including Gil Robles, in new Government formed by Lerroux
Government
Forced to resign after the "straperlo" gambling scandal & widespread corruption
Peace
Declares the end of the Civil War
Promotion to Generalmajor
Jodl is promoted to Generalmajor while serving as Artillery Commander 44.
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
Coup
"The Seven" announce a coup in Iraq, Rashid Ali al-Kaylani is made head of the Government
Prime Minister of Iraq
"The Seven" announce a coup in Iraq, Rashid Ali al-Kaylani is made head of the Government
Decatur Barrier Plant Construction
Construction begins on a plant in Decatur, Illinois, intended to manufacture gaseous-diffusion barrier material for K-25.
Oak Ridge Reservation Closed
Fencing of the Oak Ridge reservation is completed and the secret production site is closed to normal public access.
Defense in Depth on Okinawa
Yahara's operational planning emphasizes defense in depth, conservation of forces, and attritional fighting in southern Okinawa.
Defense of Okinawa
Ushijima allows the American landing to proceed largely unopposed while preserving his main forces in fortified southern positions.
Accession of King Paul
Paul succeeds his brother George II as King of Greece.
Becomes Crown Prince
After King George II dies and Paul becomes king, Constantine becomes heir apparent to the Greek throne.
Berlin Emergency Air Supply Tested
Clay orders an early emergency air-supply operation to test whether Berlin can be sustained without unrestricted land access.
Blockade of Berlin
General Clay orders a "baby airlift" into Berlin of enough supplies for 45 days
Nationalisation of Electricity
The British Electricity Authority and regional boards assume control of the electricity supply industry.
Russia halts 2 US & British trains
Russia halts 2 US & British trains after theiy refuse access to Russian inspectors
Manifesto
Issues his draft manifesto for the Conservative Party, "The Right Road For Britain"
Reform of Education
Education is transferred to the Native Affairs Dept. A school boycott begins in response to the education reforms
Movement to Nicaragua Delayed
Bissell coordinates a twenty-four-hour delay in moving the strike force from Guatemala toward Nicaragua.
Assassination of Quinim Pholsena
Assassinated after serving as neutralist foreign minister
Assassination of Quinim Pholsena
Assassinated amid factional tension after the coalition settlement
Coup
Overthrown after Goulart distributed federal lands to peasants & doubled minimum wages
Manager
Appointed Manager of Hibernian
Farewell Letter to Fidel Castro
Guevara gives Fidel Castro a farewell letter renouncing his Cuban government posts before leaving on an international mission.
Greenwich Borough Created
The London Borough of Greenwich is created under local government reorganisation.
Help!
John Lennon composes "Help!" the title song for the Beatles second film. He later confides that the lyrics are a cry for help and a clue to the confusion and despondency he feels
Mobilization
The decision to allow offensive operations is kept secret from the American press & public for 2 months. President Johnson authorizes sending 2 more Marine battalions & up to 20,000 logistical personnel to Vietnam
Regional Diplomacy
Razzaz participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Troop Increase Request
Westmoreland presses for additional US ground forces as the war intensifies
Operation Pegasus
Operation Pegasus begins to relieve the Marine base at Khe Sanh.
Siege of Khe Sanh
Operation Pegasus begins to relieve the Marine base at Khe Sanh.
Civil Rights
Gaoled for organising an illegal counter-demonstration against a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Armagh
Ninth Party Congress
Lin Biao is confirmed as Mao's successor at the Ninth Party Congress
Ninth Party Congress
Mao opens the Ninth Party Congress, which declares the Cultural Revolution victorious but does not end its consequences
Ulster Resistance
Gaoled for organising an illegal counter-demonstration against a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Armagh
Air West Purchase
Purchases Air West, later renamed Hughes Airwest
Cigarette Ad Ban
Network broadcasters prepare for the end of cigarette advertising on radio and television
Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act
Signs legislation banning cigarette advertising on radio and television
Smoking Warning
Serves as Surgeon General as cigarette broadcast advertising is phased out
Dakota
John Lennon and Yoko Ono purchase an apartment at the Dakota on Central Park West and West 72nd Street in New York
Project Tiger
Indira Gandhi's government launches Project Tiger to protect India's remaining wild tiger populations and their habitats.
Value Added Tax
Value Added Tax replaces purchase tax and selective employment tax.
Value Added Tax Introduction
Introduces VAT as part of the shift from direct to indirect taxation.
Nigel Lawson Maiden Speech
Delivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons during debate on the Budget and addresses economic policy, trade unions and inflation.
Exile of Lon Nol
Resigns and leaves Cambodia before the Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh Campaign
Commands the final North Vietnamese offensive toward Saigon
Saukham Khoy Acting President
Saukham Khoy becomes acting president after Lon Nol leaves Cambodia
Backyard Photographs
Provides the committee with a print of an Oswald backyard photograph.
Backyard Photos
and with a pistol on his hip - a photograph taken by Oswald's wife Marina.
Backyard Photos
Gives the House Select Committee on Assassinations a photograph taken of Oswald by his wife Marina holding a rifle
Backyard Photos
Jeanne de Mohrenschildt gave the House Select Committee on Assassinations a print of a photograph showing Lee Harvey Oswald standing in his Dallas backyard holding two newspapers and a rifle
Backyard Photos
While similar to other prints which had been found among Oswalds effects on November 23, 1963, the existence of this particular print was previously unknown. Hands over a photo with the words "Copyright Geo do M" & a Russian phrase,"Hunter of fascists, ha-ha-ha! ".
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
and with a pistol on his hip - a photograph taken by Oswald's wife Marina. While similar to other prints which had been found among Oswald's effects on November 23, 1963, the existence of this particular print was previously unknown
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Jeanne de Mohrenschildt gave the House Select Committee on Assassinations a print of a photograph showing Lee Harvey Oswald standing in his Dallas backyard holding two newspapers and a rifle
Hunter of Fascists
Hands over a photo with the words "Copyright Geo do M" & a Russian phrase,"Hunter of fascists, ha-ha-ha!"
Islamic Republic
Khomeini announces the establishment of the Islamic Republic after the referendum result
Islamic Republic
Khomeini announces the establishment of the Islamic Republic after the referendum result
Islamic Republic
Khomeini announces the new Islamic Republic from Tehran after the national vote
Islamic Republic
Khomeini declares the establishment of the Islamic Republic after the national referendum
Islamic Republic
Khomeini proclaims the Islamic Republic after the March referendum
Islamic Republic
Khomeini proclaims the Islamic Republic after the referendum result
Islamic Republic
Khomeini proclaims the Islamic Republic of Iran after the referendum
Islamic Republic
Khomeini proclaims the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran
Fighting breaks out between Lebanese christian militia & Syrian peacekeeping troops
Fighting breaks out between Lebanese christian militia & Syrian peacekeeping troops
Third Force
Paisley establishes another paramilitary group, 3rd Force
Ulster Resistance
Establishe the paramilitary group Ulster Resistance
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Governor Hunt is informed at 3.30pm FI time that Britain now believes a full invasion is planned and summons an immediate meeting of Government heads of department.
Cabinet Appearance
Accompanies Margaret Thatcher to a Cabinet meeting and presents the naval case for a determined response to the Argentine seizure.
Cabinet Reception
Receives strong Cabinet support after explaining the Navy's ability and determination to mount a South Atlantic operation.
Falklands Task Force
Leach sends orders to a Royal Navy force carrying out exercises in the Mediterranean to prepare to sail south.
Meeting with At Britain's request and calls for restraint
UN Security Council meets at Britain's request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
Night Landing
Leads a small amphibious commando and tactical-diver patrol ashore during the night before the main Argentine landing.
Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action
Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action
Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action
Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action
State of Emergency
Warns islanders and mobilises local defences.
UN Security Council
UN Security Council meets at Britain's request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
UN Security Council
UN Security Council meets at Britains request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
United Nations
UN Security Council meets at Britains request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
Heathrow
Opens Terminal 4 at Heathrow airport
Constitution of Uruguay
The National Agreement is signed by the Colorado Party, National Party, Broad Front and Union Civica
National Agreement
The National Agreement is signed by the Colorado Party, National Party, Broad Front and Union Civica
Union Civica
The Union Civica joins the National Agreement with the main parties after the democratic transition
Reform of Local Taxation
Levying of the community charge begins in Scotland
Visited by the King & Queen of Spain
Visited by the King & Queen of Spain
Visited by the President of Korea at Windsor Castle
Visited by the President of Korea at Windsor Castle
Vistis the British Queen & addreses the Houses of Lords & Commoms
Vistis the British Queen & addreses the Houses of Lords & Commoms at Westminster
Reform of Taxation
The Poll tax is introduced in Scotland
New Presidential Term
Mugabe begins a new presidential term after the national election.
Presidential Election Victory
Mugabe wins Zimbabwe's presidential election and begins another term.
Reform of Local Taxation
The Community Charge takes effect in England & Wales
Stone Roses
Band infighting and rumoured cocaine abuse led to his departure from The Stone Roses on April Fools Day 1996
UK Debt Management Office
The new Debt Management Office assumes responsibility for government debt operations.
Declaration of Hillsborough
Ahern & Blaire make the Hillsborough declaration
Nunavut
Nunavut becomes Canada newest territory.
Presidency Ends
Diouf leaves office after losing the presidential election
President Takes Office
Abdoulaye Wade becomes President after Senegal's first democratic alternation
Colin Powell leads a fact-finding mission for co-operation in a war with
Colin Powell leads a "fact-finding" mission for co-operation in a war with Iraq
Colin Powell leads a fact-finding mission for co-operation in a war with
Colin Powell leads a "fact-finding" mission for co-operation in a war with Iraq
Chile-South Korea Free Trade Agreement
Leads Chile when its free trade agreement with South Korea enters into force.
Genesis Solar Wind Sampling Complete
Completes the Genesis solar-wind sampling phase after more than two years of exposing specialized collector materials to particles flowing from the Sun.
President of Botswana
Seretse Ian Khama, the half-white son of Botswanas first president, is sworn in as President
Free Swimming Programme
Burnham's department launches free swimming for eligible young and older residents.
Prudential Regulation Authority Begins Operations
Mervyn King serves as Governor when the Prudential Regulation Authority begins operating as the prudential regulator for banks, building societies, insurers and major investment firms.
Mercury Hollows
Detailed MESSENGER imagery of Zeami basin shows extensive fields of Mercury's distinctive bright hollows.
Arrival at MINURSO
Zia Ur Rehman arrives at MINURSO headquarters to begin operational command of the mission's military component.
LIGO Observation Run
LIGO and Virgo begin the O3 observing run for gravitational waves.
COVID-19 Relief Programme
The government expands emergency cash assistance during the pandemic.
Heger Government
Becomes prime minister after Matovic resigns.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Tshisekedi appoints Suminwa as the country's first woman prime minister.
Russian Spring Campaign
Russia continues offensive pressure in Donetsk Oblast.
Births on April 1
Birth of Blanche
Posthumous daughter of Charles IV is born and cannot inherit under French custom
Deaths on April 1
Death of James Douglas
Death of James Douglas
Death of Charles I
Death of Charles I, dies of pneumonia
Death of Leslie Cheung
Death of Leslie Cheung
Battles on April 1
Battle of Okinawa
Begins landing forces on the island of Okinawa, involves 550,000
Battle of Nasiriyah
Fighting continues in the city until 1st April when Iraqi resistance in the city is finally defeated