1238
Peerage
Created Earl of Leicester, 6th
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Created Earl of Leicester, 6th
Transylvania is captured by the Mongol forces
Seeks exile in the Islands of Dalmatia
Edward & his brothers enter London & capture Henry VI
Edward IV is restored to the throne
The French defeat the Holy League but they are forced to withdraw from northern Italy by August 1512
Orders the execution of Thomas Wyatt after the rebellion fails.
Is executed after refusing to implicate Elizabeth conclusively.
Is executed after the failure of the Wyatt Rebellion.
Leads the main Kentish rising against Mary's planned Spanish marriage.
Bishop Reid and his fellow commissioners agreed on the marriage contract on 11 April that protected Scotland's rights this contract prevailed despite an attempt by the French to subvert the final outcome by obtaining an agreement directly with Queen Mary to Scotland's detriment
Bishop Reid and his fellow commissioners agree to the marriage contract which protects Scotland's rights
The marriage contract prevails despite an attempt by the French to subvert it by obtaining an agreement directly with Queen Mary
The Scottish Estates pass the Claim of Right making Anne succeeed William & Mary
Recognized in the Scottish succession after the heirs of William and Mary
The Scottish Claim of Right declares that he forfeited the crown
The Scottish Estates pass the Claim of Right making Anne succeeed William & Mary
Refuses to recognize the removal of James II and does not crown William and Mary
Presides over the convention that offers the Scottish crown to William and Mary
The Scottish Estates pass the Claim of Right making Anne succeeed William & Mary
Succeeds as Queen of Scots (as Mary II of Scotland)
Portugal strengthens its Amazon frontier claims in the settlement with France.
Gains the asiento trading privilege in the peace settlement.
Acadia Newfoundland and Hudson Bay expand Britain's Atlantic empire.
France loses important North American claims to Great Britain.
The settlement prevents union of the French and Spanish crowns.
France accepts limits intended to preserve the European balance of power.
The Dutch Republic receives security guarantees in the southern Netherlands.
Portuguese claims in northern Brazil are strengthened against French Guiana.
Britain secures commercial advantages alongside the peace treaty.
France agrees commercial arrangements with Great Britain during the settlement.
Dutch diplomacy seeks barrier fortresses against future French expansion.
Retains limited fishing rights on the Newfoundland coast.
Secures Spanish cession of Gibraltar to Britain.
France accepts limits on claims near Portuguese Brazil.
France recognises the Protestant succession established in Britain.
Recognises the Protestant succession in Great Britain.
French recognition of the Protestant succession weakens his claim.
James refuses to renounce Catholicism and remains excluded from the British crown.
Agrees not to support James Francis Edward Stewart against Britain.
Spain loses Milan as part of the European settlement.
Spain loses Naples to Austria under the peace settlement.
Cedes French claims on Saint Kitts to Great Britain.
Spain loses Sardinia in the postwar territorial settlement.
The Papal States loses suzerainty claims as Sicily passes to Savoy.
Spain loses the Spanish Netherlands to Austrian Habsburg authority.
Secures Spanish cession of Minorca to Britain.
French princes renounce claims that could unite France and Spain.
The Duke of Savoy gains recognition as King of Sicily.
Prussia receives recognition of its royal title in the Utrecht settlement.
Prussia's royal title is recognised in the Utrecht settlement.
Gains French recognition of British control in Acadia.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Acadia to Great Britain.
Cedes mainland Acadia to Great Britain under the treaty.
Gains French recognition of British claims around Hudson Bay.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Hudson Bay claims to Great Britain.
Recognises British claims to Hudson Bay territory.
Austria gains Milan in the Italian settlement linked to Utrecht.
Austria gains Naples under the wider peace settlement.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Naples is assigned to Austria.
Prussian claims to Neuchatel receive international recognition.
Receives French recognition of British sovereignty over Newfoundland.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht France recognises British sovereignty over Newfoundland.
Cedes Newfoundland claims while retaining limited French fishing rights.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Reggio is assigned to Austria.
Britain gains sole possession of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean.
Austria receives Sardinia in the postwar settlement.
Receives Sicily and a royal title through the settlement.
Austria is positioned to receive the former Spanish Netherlands.
Prussia receives part of Upper Guelders after the peace settlement.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Louis XIV recognises the Protestant succession.
The settlement recognises the Hanoverian succession before his accession.
Conducts French diplomacy during the Utrecht peace settlement.
Helps negotiate the British settlement with France and Spain.
Concludes peace terms ending Britain's role in the war.
Concludes the British peace with France and helps end Britain's part in the war.
Gains French recognition of British control in Acadia.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Acadia to Great Britain.
Gains French recognition of British claims around Hudson Bay.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Hudson Bay claims to Great Britain.
Receives French recognition of British sovereignty over Newfoundland.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht France recognises British sovereignty over Newfoundland.
Britain gains sole possession of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean.
Acadia Newfoundland and Hudson Bay expand Britain's Atlantic empire.
Britain secures commercial advantages alongside the peace treaty.
France recognises the Hanoverian succession and accepts British gains in North America.
France recognises the Protestant succession established in Britain.
The settlement prevents union of the French and Spanish crowns.
Austria gains Milan in the Italian settlement linked to Utrecht.
Austria gains Naples under the wider peace settlement.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Naples is assigned to Austria.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Reggio is assigned to Austria.
Austria receives Sardinia in the postwar settlement.
Austria is positioned to receive the former Spanish Netherlands.
Does not accept the Utrecht settlement and continues the war until Rastatt.
Naples and Reggio are assigned to Austria in the Utrecht settlement.
The Treaty of Utrecht ends Britain's participation in the War of the Spanish Succession while Marlborough remains abroad.
The Papal States loses suzerainty claims as Sicily passes to Savoy.
Conducts French diplomacy during the Utrecht peace settlement.
The settlement recognises the Hanoverian succession before his accession.
Backs the Tory ministry's decision to settle peace at Utrecht.
Dutch diplomacy seeks barrier fortresses against future French expansion.
Helps secure Dutch participation in the peace settlement.
Prussian claims to Neuchatel receive international recognition.
Prussia receives part of Upper Guelders after the peace settlement.
Prussia receives recognition of its royal title in the Utrecht settlement.
Prussia's royal title is recognised in the Utrecht settlement.
Portugal strengthens its Amazon frontier claims in the settlement with France.
Portuguese claims in northern Brazil are strengthened against French Guiana.
Portugal reaches peace with France during the Utrecht settlement.
Spain loses Milan as part of the European settlement.
Spain loses Naples to Austria under the peace settlement.
Spain loses Sardinia in the postwar territorial settlement.
Spain loses the Spanish Netherlands to Austrian Habsburg authority.
The Dutch Republic receives security guarantees in the southern Netherlands.
Receives Sicily and a royal title through the settlement.
Bolingbroke helps negotiate the peace settlement ending Britain's part in the war.
Helps negotiate the British peace settlement at Utrecht.
Helps negotiate the British settlement with France and Spain.
French recognition of the Protestant succession weakens his claim.
James refuses to renounce Catholicism and remains excluded from the British crown.
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Louis XIV recognises the Protestant succession.
Supports the ministry during the final peace settlement.
Cedes mainland Acadia to Great Britain under the treaty.
Agrees not to support James Francis Edward Stewart against Britain.
France accepts limits on claims near Portuguese Brazil.
Recognises British claims to Hudson Bay territory.
Cedes Newfoundland claims while retaining limited French fishing rights.
Retains limited fishing rights on the Newfoundland coast.
Cedes French claims on Saint Kitts to Great Britain.
Accepts peace while Philip V keeps Spain.
Accepts peace with Great Britain while preserving Philip V's Spanish crown.
France accepts limits intended to preserve the European balance of power.
France agrees commercial arrangements with Great Britain during the settlement.
France loses important North American claims to Great Britain.
France reaches peace terms at Utrecht while Philip V keeps the Spanish crown.
French princes renounce claims that could unite France and Spain.
Philip V renounces his claim to the French throne and France renounces union with Spain.
Recognises the Protestant succession in Great Britain.
Backs the Tory ministry's decision to settle peace at Utrecht.
Supports the ministry during the final peace settlement.
Portugal reaches peace with France during the Utrecht settlement.
Backs the ministry's peace settlement with France and Spain.
Drops scheme to impose internal tax rather than duties on tobacco & wine. Attempts to tackle smuggling
Congress formally proclaims end to War against Britain
Leads the Army into Italy
Mavrokordatos begins his third premiership after constitutional government is established.
The Hungarian Kingdom becomes a constitutional monarchy
Signs laws which abolish serfdom & makes peasants owners of the land they cultivate. Revokes the tax-free status of the nobility & ends censorship
Signs laws which abolish serfdom & makes peasants owners of the land they cultivate
A South Devon locomotive makes the first test crossing of Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge.
Makes contact with the Cuban rebels, who are headed by the Maceo brothers, and started fighting against Spanish troops. Lands at Playitas, near Maisi Cape, Cuba
McKinley asks Congress for a declaration of war against Spain
Home Rule Bill, The Irish Home Rule Bill is introduced in the House of Commons
Home Rule Bill, The Irish Home Rule Bill is introduced in the House of Commons. Asquith renews Liberal efforts to establish Irish Home Rule
Home Rule Bill, The Irish Home Rule Bill is introduced in the House of Commons. Asquith renews Liberal efforts to establish Irish Home Rule
Home Rule Bill, The Irish Home Rule Bill is introduced in the House of Commons. Asquith renews Liberal efforts to establish Irish Home Rule
Introduces the Irish Home Rule Bill in the House of Commons.
Home Rule Bill, The Irish Home Rule Bill is introduced in the House of Commons
Commands Titanic as she leaves Queenstown for the open Atlantic and New York.
Holmes's 4th Australian Division attacks the Hindenburg Line at First Bullecourt.
Haig reviews the failed British-Australian attack against the Hindenburg Line at Bullecourt.
Haig issues his order during the Ypres crisis.
Haig issues his famous order calling on every position to be held during the Flanders crisis.
Haig issues his emergency order while German advances threaten British communications and positions in Flanders.
Chiang Kai-sheks & warlord armies enter Shanghai & begin shooting rebellious workers
Chiang Kai-sheks & warlord armies enter Shanghai & begin shooting rebellious workers
Trotsky is refused political asylum in Germany
The Stresa Front is formed which condemns Germany's violations of Versailles. A conference at Maggiore attended by Italy, Britain & France
The Uskudar & Kadikoy Water Companies are purchased
The Germans occupy Oslo
The Germans occupy Oslo
The Germans occupy Oslo
Appointed Commanding General of the Second Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia
Appointed Commanding General of the Second Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia
Italian, Hungarian & Bulgarian troops invade Yugoslavia
Kistiakowsky reports that sub-scale tests have achieved the desired symmetrical compression for the implosion system.
His wartime five-star rank of General of the Army is made permanent.
Dismissed after publicly demanding the right to bomb Chinese targets in Manchuria
Dimisses MacArthur as Commander of United Nations forces because of his support of war with China
Appointed Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea
A new constitution renamed the country the Republic of Venezuela and formalized the presidential government.
Oswald faced a court-martial on April 11, 1958, for possessing an unregistered privately owned weapon in violation of orders.
Appointed Chancellor of Austria
His trial begins before the Jerusalem District Court.
He faces fifteen counts under Israeli law.
Produces From Me to You, helping secure the Beatles' rise in the British singles market.
Appointed President of Brazil
Signs the Elementary and Secondary Education Act near his former school in Stonewall, Texas.
The Conservatives make gains in the Local Government elections
James Callaghan presents a cautious Budget intended to preserve economic stability while sterling remains vulnerable.
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, including the Fair Housing Act.
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
In the Politburo introduces a motion to retain the office of President
Launches as lunar module pilot on Apollo 13's planned Fra Mauro landing mission.
Commands Apollo 13 as it launches toward the Moon.
Launches with Lovell and Haise as command module pilot of Apollo 13.
Commands Apollo 13 as the Saturn V sends Odyssey and Aquarius toward the Moon.
Issues the House Judiciary Committee's subpoena to Nixon for recordings and materials considered necessary to the impeachment inquiry.
The Khmer Rouge attack Phnom Penh
The Khmer Rouge attack Phnom Penh
Healey delivers a Budget providing tax reductions, industrial support and increased social spending.
Returns to the Whitehouse 12 after being shot
The US announces that Reagan will visit a Nazi cemetery
Releases This Note's for You, criticising commercial sponsorship and advertising in music.
Releases Songs for Drella with John Cale, a tribute to Andy Warhol.
Bush recognises the formal ceasefire after Iraq accepts Security Council Resolution 687.
Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party
Appointed Chief Secretary of the Treasury
Appointed Home Secretary
Appointed Home Secretary
Appointed Minister of the Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Minister of National Heritage
Appointed Minister of Social Security
Appointed Minister of the Transport
The transitional government signs a national pact with northern armed movements.
Appointed Minister of Defence
Appointed Minister of Employment
Appointed Minister of Employment
Appointed Minister of Health
Appointed Minister of Northern Ireland
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for Wales
Labour wins the Staffs South East byelection reducing the Government majority to 3
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
A fuel tanker is blown up outside a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba killing 19 people including 14 German tourists, an al Qaeda spokesman later says the organisation is behind the suicide attack
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
A fuel tanker is blown up outside a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba killing 19 people including 14 German tourists, an al Qaeda spokesman later says the organisation is behind the suicide attack
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Observers are sent into Iraq to review Turkeys intervention if Kurds stay in Kirkuk
Observers are sent into Iraq to review Turkeys intervention if Kurds stay in Kirkuk
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Ahmadinejad announces, "I am officially announcing that Iran has joined the group of those countries which have nuclear technology"
Venus Express enters orbit around Venus and begins preparations for a long-term atmospheric and plasma investigation.
New regulations allow thousands of Cubans to get title to state-owned homes, a step that might lay the groundwork for broader housing reform
New regulations allow thousands of Cubans to get title to state-owned homes, a step that might lay the groundwork for broader housing reform
Presents a memorial wreath to the Kop for the Liverpool supporters who died after Hillsborough.
Becomes First Secretary of the Workers Party.
The Beresheet lunar lander crashes during its landing attempt.
Is re-elected chairman of the State Affairs Commission.
Shehbaz Sharif begins his first term as Prime Minister.
Addresses South Korea's National Assembly and asks for equipment and support against Russian aggression.
ONS estimates that monthly GDP grew by 0.5 percent in February 2025.
Birth of Andronicus IV Palaeologus
Birth of John I, son of Peter I
Birth of George Canning
Death of Ronglu
Death of Thomas Bromley
Death of Enver Hoxha
Death of Enver Hoxha
Death of Enver Hoxha ends four decades of party leadership
Death of Andre Deutsch
Defeats King Bela of Hungary, 100 miles north east of Buda
Defeats King Bela of Hungary at the Sajo River
Victory brings mastery over the Baltic to the Danube & the Dneiper to the Oder
French forces under Gaston de Foix inflict an overwhelming defeat on a Spanish army at the Battle of Ravenna
The French defeat the Holy League but they are forced to withdraw from northern Italy by August 1512
Fairfax defeats Royalist forces at Selby, helping open the way for Parliamentarian pressure on York.
Defeats the Royalists under Lord Bellasis & captures Selby
Lord Newcastles Royalist force of 5,000 is trapped in York
Hamilton coordinates the wider British operations that bring Kemp's commandos against the prepared position at Rooiwal.
Kekewich's entrenched force defeats a mounted Boer attack at Rooiwal in one of the war's final major battles.
Kemp leads a mounted Boer attack against the entrenched British position at Rooiwal and is repulsed.
Rawlinson commands one of the British columns participating in the western Transvaal operations around Rooiwal.
Beys Turkish XIII Corps are driven back into the Jebel Hamlin Mountains
Rommel begins to attack Tobruk
Crowned jointly with Mary II at Westminster Abbey
Crowned jointly with William III at Westminster Abbey
William III of Orange and Mary II are crowned jointly at Westminster Abbey as King and Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Swears the coronation oath under the Revolution settlement
Swears the coronation oath jointly with William III
Performs the coronation of William III and Mary II after William Sancroft refuses
At his coronation, William III of Orange swears the revised oath to govern according to statutes agreed in Parliament.
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