Capture of Constantinople
The conquest and sack of Constantinople, an event at which Dandolo was present and in which he played a directing role
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April 13 in History
This permanent archive page contains 207 World History Database records for April 13, spanning 1204 to 2026. Recorded topics include Capture of Constantinople; Rule of Byzantine Empire; Siege of Constantinople.
Total: 207Events: 170Births: 9Deaths: 4Battles: 24Countries: 32
Events on April 13
Rule of Byzantine Empire
The Catholic Crusaders take permanent control of the Eastern Orthodox capital of Constantinople (or Byzantium) and established a Catholic state, the Latin Empire, the Byzantine Empire is never again as powerful
Siege of Constantinople
The conquest and sack of Constantinople, an event at which Dandolo was present and in which he played a directing role
Black Monday Storm
A violent storm struck Edward III's army near Chartres during the 1360 French campaign and helped accelerate negotiations that led toward peace.
Siege of Paris
The French army enters Paris, without Burgundy the English cannot defend it
Siege of Paris
The French army enters Paris, without Burgundy the English cannot defend it
Act of Succession
The London clergy accept the oath. The commissioners offer the Oath to Sir Thomas More and John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, both of whom refuse it
Act of Succession
Asserts Parliaments authority to legislate in matters of religion by denying the authority of the Pope, which More would not accept. Asks to appear before a commission and swear allegiance to the Act of Succession, More accepts Parliaments right to declare Anne the legitimate Queen of England, but refuses to take the oath because of an anti-papal preface to the Act
Interrogation at Lambeth Palace
More is questioned at Lambeth Palace over the oath connected with the Act of Succession.
Legislation
Asks to appear before a commission and swear allegiance to the Act of Succession, More accepts Parliaments right to declare Anne the legitimate Queen of England, but refuses to take the oath because of an anti-papal preface to the Act
Oath of Succession
Thomas More accepts Parliament's power over succession but refuses the oath because it rejects papal authority.
Oath of Succession
Thomas More is summoned to swear the oath recognising Henry VIII's marriage settlement and succession.
Civil Rights
Offers freedom of conscience to individuals & specific concessions to the Protestants, such as amnesty and the reinstatement of their civil rights, including the right to work in any field or for the State and to bring grievances to the King
Civil Rights
Offers freedom of conscience to individuals & specific concessions to the Protestants, such as amnesty and the reinstatement of their civil rights, including the right to work in any field or for the State and to bring grievances to the King
Edict of Nantes
including the right to work in any field or for the State and to bring grievances to the King. Marks the end of eight religious wars that tore apart the population of France during the second half of 16th century
Edict of Nantes
Issues the Edict of Nantes making limited concessions to the Huguenots
Edict of Nantes
Marks the end of eight religious wars that tore apart the population of France during the second half of 16th century. Issues the Edict of Nantes making limited concessions to the Huguenots
Edict of Nantes
Offers freedom of conscience to individuals & specific concessions to the Protestants, such as amnesty and the reinstatement of their civil rights, including the right to work in any field or for the State and to bring grievances to the King
Edict of Nantes
Offers freedom of conscience to individuals and specific concessions to the Protestants such as amnesty and the reinstatement of their civil rights
Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes is Issued by Henry IV of France to grant the Calvinist Protestants of France (also known as Huguenots) substantial rights in a nation still considered essentially Catholic
Edict of Nantes
The Edict separates civil from religious unity, treats some Protestants for the first time as more than mere schismatics and heretics, and opens a path for secularism and tolerance
Edict of Nantes
The Edict separates civil from religious unity, treats some Protestants for the first time as more than mere schismatics and heretics, and opens a path for secularism and tolerance. Signs the Edict of Nantes establishing the rights of the Protestants.
Huguenots
Issued by Henry IV of France to grant the Calvinist Protestants of France (also known as Huguenots) substantial rights in a nation still considered essentially Catholic
Huguenots
Issues the Edict of Nantes making limited concessions to the Huguenots
Huguenots
Marks the end of eight religious wars that tore apart the population of France during the second half of 16th century. Issues the Edict of Nantes making limited concessions to the Huguenots.
Huguenots
Offers freedom of conscience to individuals & specific concessions to the Protestants, such as amnesty and the reinstatement of their civil rights, including the right to work in any field or for the State and to bring grievances to the King.
Huguenots
The Edict separates civil from religious unity, treats some Protestants for the first time as more than mere schismatics and heretics, and opens a path for secularism and tolerance.
Election as Speaker
The Commons elects Glanville to preside over the Short Parliament.
Election for Buckinghamshire
Hampden returns to Parliament as a prominent opponent of ship money.
Election to Short Parliament
Ashley-Cooper sits for Tewkesbury when the Short Parliament assembles.
Election to Short Parliament
Holles is returned for Dorchester when Parliament meets in April.
Election to Short Parliament
Pym is returned for Tavistock and prepares to lead opposition in the Commons.
Election to Short Parliament
St John enters the Short Parliament after his prominent legal opposition to ship money.
First Parliament in Eleven Years
Charles addresses his first English Parliament since dissolving Parliament in 1629.
First Parliament in Eleven Years
Charles addresses his first English Parliament since dissolving Parliament in 1629.
Leadership of Short Parliament
Pym emerges as a leading Commons spokesman when the Short Parliament opens.
Short Parliament
Hampden opposes granting subsidies before the Commons examines national grievances.
Short Parliament Counsel
Strafford urged the Short Parliament to grant supplies before debating wider political grievances.
Short Parliament Opening Address
Charles asks both Houses to provide rapid financial support against Scotland.
Short Parliament Opening Address
Charles asks both Houses to provide rapid financial support against Scotland.
Short Parliament Opens
Charles summons Parliament after eleven years to seek funds for war against the Covenanters.
Short Parliament Opens
Charles summons Parliament after eleven years to seek funds for war against the Covenanters.
Short Parliament Opposition
Holles participates in opposition to unconditional subsidies during the Short Parliament.
Short Parliament Proceedings Begin
Glanville opens Commons business during the first Parliament held since 1629.
Short Parliament Recalled
Charles ends eleven years of Personal Rule by meeting the Short Parliament.
Short Parliament Recalled
Charles ends eleven years of Personal Rule by meeting the Short Parliament.
Short Parliament Seeks War Funds
The King asks the Commons to finance military operations against the Scottish Covenanters.
Short Parliament Seeks War Funds
The King asks the Commons to finance military operations against the Scottish Covenanters.
Strafford Defends His Conduct
Strafford delivers a forceful defence against the parliamentary accusations.
Arrest of Princess Henrietta
Princess Henrietta is surrendered to Parliament
Arrest of Princess Henrietta
Princess Henrietta is surrendered to Parliament
Capture of Exeter
Captures the garrison ar Exeter & Princess Henrietta becomes a prisoner of Parliament
Result of Surrender of John Berkley and Princess Henrietta
The surrender ends Royalist resistance in the west and places Princess Henrietta in Parliamentarian hands.
Result of Surrender of John Berkley at Exeter
The surrender at Exeter allows Fairfax to declare the western campaign effectively finished.
Surrender of John Berkley and Princess Henrietta
John Berkley surrenders & surrenders Princes Henrietta to Parliament. John Berkley surrenders & ends the war in the west
Surrender of John Berkley at Exeter
Surrenders at Exeter, Fairfax declares that the Western War is over
Constitution of England
Makes clear that Gods providence had spoken against his office of king, "I would not seek to set up that which Providence hath destroyed and laid in the dust, and I would not build Jericho again"
Introduction to House of Lords
Is formally introduced into the House of Lords four days after becoming Earl of Marlborough.
Messiah
The premiere performance of the Messiah in Dublin
Excommunication
Excommunicated by Pope Pius VI after consecrating constitutional bishops
Excommunication of Talleyrand
Excommunicates Talleyrand and other clergy connected with the Civil Constitution of the Clergy
Trial
Brought to trial but acquited
Trial
Jean Paul Marat was brought to trial and acquitted.
Reform of Catholic Rights
The Catholic Emancipation Act, becomes law & the vote is extended to Catholics
Jefferson Day Toast
Responds at the Jefferson Day dinner with a toast emphasizing liberty and states' rights.
Jefferson Day Toast
Declares that the federal Union must be preserved during the Jefferson Day dinner.
Reform of Parliament
Reform Bill, 3rd, passes through the Lords, 12 Bishops for & 16 against
End of Second Joseph Lebeau Government
The Second Joseph Lebeau Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Jean-Baptiste Nothomb Government
Begins the Jean-Baptiste Nothomb Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Corrientes Invasion
Orders Paraguayan forces into Corrientes after Argentina refuses passage toward Uruguay.
Franchise
Attempts to remove personal rating from the Franchise Bill but defeated by Disraeli
Reform of Electoral System
Attempts to remove personal rating from the Franchise Bill but defeated by Disraeli
Cryogenic Gas Liquefaction
Advances low-temperature chemistry through successful production of liquid nitrogen.
Liquid Nitrogen
Co-achieves the first stable liquefaction of nitrogen.
First Western Party Returns
Taylor returns from the first Western Party journey after extended geological fieldwork west of McMurdo Sound.
Western Party Returns
Taylor and his companions complete the first Western Party journey by returning across the sea ice to Cape Evans.
Drama
Dramatization of, "Pygmalion"
Anzac Landing Coast Reconnoitred
Birdwood and senior ANZAC officers inspect the Gallipoli coast from HMS Queen Elizabeth before the landings.
Bailleul Sector Reinforced
Haig sends reserves toward Bailleul as German attacks threaten the northern British front.
Command of Volunteer Army
Denikin assumes command of the Volunteer Army after Kornilov is killed during the fighting around Ekaterinodar.
Commander of Volunteer Army
Appointed Commander of the Volunteer Army
Reballion of Rebels in Munich
Proclaims the "dictatorship of the proletariat". Forms an Executve Council, the Council lasts for 2 weeks
Jews
Blames the Jews for the loss of the war, inflation & the occupation of the Ruhr
Speech
Blames the Jews for the loss of the war, inflation & the occupation of the Ruhr
Republic Confirmed by Referendum
Voters approve the abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a republic.
Arrest of Chou En-Lai
Escapes from his captors
Helen Dukas Becomes Assistant
Employs Helen Dukas as his secretary and assistant, beginning a long professional association.
Appointment by George II
King George II appoints Metaxas Prime Minister after political deadlock.
Appointment of Metaxas
King George II appoints Ioannis Metaxas to form a government.
Prime Minister of Greece
King George II appoints Ioannis Metaxas Prime Minister.
Czechoslovakia Questions
Sets out the government's position in Commons questioning about the developing Czechoslovak crisis.
Alliance Britain, France, Romania and Greece
Britain & France pledge to support Romania. Britain & France pledge to support Greece
European Situation
Presses for effective deterrence and wider international cooperation against further German advances.
European Situation
Speaks for stronger European security commitments as Britain moves away from territorial appeasement.
Invasion of Albania
Italy captures Albania
Barttle of Narvik
Welcomes the second naval attack that destroys the remaining German destroyers.
Destroyer Force Destroyed
Commands surviving German destroyers as the Royal Navy attacks.
Destroyer Scuttled
His destroyer force is destroyed or scuttled after the second battle.
HMS Cossack Attack
Commands HMS Cossack during Whitworth's attack on German destroyers.
HMS Warspite at Narvik
Commands HMS Warspite during the second naval battle.
Operation Weserubung
Whitworth leads HMS Warspite and destroyers in the second naval attack on the German Narvik force.
Capture of Belgrade
German forces enter Belgrade during the invasion whose planning Jodl helped coordinate at OKW.
Exile of Peter II
Escapes by plane to Greece after the surrender of Yugoslavia to the Germans
Invasion of Yugoslavia
German & Hungarian troops enter Belgrade
Japan & Russia sign a neutrality pact
Japan & Russia sign a neutrality pact
Japan & Russia sign a neutrality pact
Japan & Russia sign a neutrality pact
Neutrality
Japan & Russia sign a neutrality pact
Neutrality
Japan & Russia sign a neutrality pact
Capture of Vienna
Soviet forces take Vienna
First Manhattan Project Briefing
Truman learns of the secret atomic-bomb development programme from Secretary of War Henry Stimson shortly after becoming president.
Government
Russia establishes a provisional coaltion Government with Renner as Prime Minister
Provisional Government
Russia establishes a provisional coaltion Government with Renner as Prime Minister
Constitution of Romania
Groza's government adopts the first communist constitution.
Ministries Trial Sentence
The tribunal announced sentences in the Ministries Case after delivering its judgment.
Automatic Recognition Ruled Out
Miro Cardona is told that a provisional government proclaimed in Cuba would not receive automatic United States recognition.
No Overt US Troops Warning
Berle and Schlesinger tell Miro Cardona that United States troops will not be sent to support the anti-Castro operation.
Radio Moscow Predicts Invasion
A Radio Moscow broadcast predicts an imminent CIA-supported invasion of Cuba.
Radio Moscow Warning Received
Kennedy advisers note a Soviet broadcast predicting an imminent invasion of Cuba.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Appointment as Prime Minister of Rhodesia
Smith becomes Prime Minister of Rhodesia after succeeding Winston Field.
Apollo 13 Crisis
Survives the Apollo 13 emergency after the lunar landing is aborted.
Apollo 13 Crisis
Leads the crew after Apollo 13 loses an oxygen tank.
Apollo 13 Crisis
Reports the oxygen tank failure aboard Apollo 13.
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Activation
Helps activate Aquarius as the crew transfers into the lunar module after the oxygen tank failure.
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Activation
Moves into Aquarius and helps activate the lunar module as an emergency lifeboat after the oxygen tank failure.
Apollo 13 Oxygen Tank Explosion
Reports spacecraft warnings after an oxygen tank explosion cripples Apollo 13’s service module.
Apollo 13 Support
Helps develop power-up procedures after being removed from the Apollo 13 crew.
Aquarius Early Checkout
Checks lunar module Aquarius earlier than originally planned to assess its helium tank pressure.
Houston Problem
Reports that Apollo 13 has had a problem.
Ervin Committee Testimony Strategy
Reviews possible Senate testimony by Magruder and other figures as the White House considers how to respond to new Watergate disclosures.
Haldeman Watergate Statement
Discusses the timing and possible effect of a public statement by Haldeman before the opening of the Senate Watergate hearings.
Magruder Testimony Strategy
Discusses Jeb Magruder's expected testimony, reports reaching the White House and possible public statements as the Watergate investigation intensifies.
Assassination of Ngarta Tombalbaye
13-15 April, killed during a coup led by Felix Malloum, an army Chief of Staff
Coup
13-15 April, killed during a coup led by Felix Malloum, an army Chief of Staff
Assembly Confirmation
People's Representative Assembly confirms Khieu Samphan as head of state
Coup
FROLINAT guerrillas fail to assassinate Malloum
Black Rose
Produces Black Rose for Thin Lizzy during Gary Moore's return to the band.
Argentine Autonomy Proposal Review
Discusses with Haig a new Argentine formulation involving autonomy and United Nations decolonisation language, treating it as movement from Buenos Aires that still required British examination.
Early Morning Haig Consultation
Speaks with Haig shortly after 1 a.m. as negotiations encounter Argentine objections, agreeing that the diplomatic stakes are high and further consultation with Thatcher is necessary.
Final Haig Consultation Before Departure
Agrees to meet Haig privately before the American Secretary leaves London, allowing another detailed exchange on revised ideas before Haig reports to President Reagan.
Bilafond La Deployment
Sanjay Kulkarni reaches Bilafond La during Operation Meghdoot as Indian troops establish positions on the Saltoro Ridge.
Operation Meghdoot
India launches Operation Meghdoot and deploys troops to secure strategic positions on the Siachen Glacier.
Debut
Makes his first team debut at home to Queens Park Rangers, coming on as a substitute
First Secretary
Appointed party leader after the death of Enver Hoxha
International Agreement
An agreement is signed returning Macao to China in 1999
Massacre
The Kremlin admits to the massacre of 15,000 Polish army officers by the NKVD in 1940
Bombing of Hadera
A Palestinian blows himself up on a bus in Hadera in central Israel, six Israelis are killed and 25 wounded, Hamass 1st suicide bombing
Hamas
A Palestinian blows himself up on a bus in Hadera in central Israel, six Israelis are killed and 25 wounded, Hamass 1st suicide bombing
Suicide
A Palestinian blows himself up on a bus in Hadera in central Israel, six Israelis are killed and 25 wounded, Hamass 1st suicide bombing
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Organizational Plan Approved
Receives Security Council approval for UNMOVIC's organizational plan.
Security Council Endorses Structure
The Commission proceeds with recruitment and operational preparations.
Regional Diplomacy
al-Fayez participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
President of Venezuela
Appointed acting President of Venezuela until Hugo Chavez was restored
World Record
Breaks the London Marathon world record, 2 hrs 15 mins 25 secs
Sanctions
President Barack Obama loosens the travel ban, now allowing Cuban-Americans to travel freely to the country
Sanctions
President Barack Obama loosens the travel ban, now allowing Cuban-Americans to travel freely to the country
Sanctions
74 of Cuba's dissidents sign a letter to the United States Congress in support of a bill that would lift the US travel ban for Americans wishing to visit Cuba
Paris Libya Coordination
Meets President Nicolas Sarkozy to discuss military, diplomatic and political pressure on the Qadhafi regime.
National Defence Commission
Becomes First Chairman of the National Defence Commission.
Civil Union Agreement
Promulgates legislation establishing civil unions for same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
Brexit
Vote Leave is designated the official campaign for leaving the European Union.
Brexit
Vote Leave is designated the official Leave campaign.
Leave Campaign Designated
Designated official campaign for leaving the European Union.
Remain Campaign Designated
Designated official campaign for remaining in the European Union.
Solid Fuel ICBM Test
North Korea tests a solid-fuel ICBM.
Masters Tournament
Wins the Masters and completes the career grand slam.
Elective Waiting List Progress
Government data shows the waiting list more than 206,000 lower than in July 2024.
Births on April 13
Birth of Guy Fawkes
Birth of Guy Fawkes
Birth of Thomas Wentworth
Thomas Wentworth was born into a prominent Yorkshire landowning family.
Birth of Thomas Jefferson
Birth of Thomas Jefferson
Birth of Arthur Travers Harris
Birth of Arthur Travers Harris
Birth of Robert Watson-Watt
Birth of Robert Watson-Watt
Birth of Arthur William Fadden
Birth of Arthur William Fadden
Birth of Samuel Beckett
Birth of Samuel Beckett
Birth of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Birth of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Birth of Alan Clark
Birth of Alan Clark
Deaths on April 13
Death of Kornilov
Is killed by artillery fire during the siege of Ekaterinodar.
Death of Lavr Kornilov
Kornilov is killed by artillery fire during the Volunteer Army's assault on Ekaterinodar.
Death of Ngarta Tombalbaye
13-15 April, killed during a coup led by Felix Malloum, an army Chief of Staff
Death of Ian Kinloch MacGregor
Death of Ian Kinloch MacGregor
Battles on April 13
Battle of Barnet
Edward exhibited the brothers naked corpses in St. Pauls Cathedral for three days to quell any rumours that they had survived, before allowing them to be laid to rest in the family vault at Bisham Abbey.
Battle of Barnet
He brought Henry VI along to prevent the Lancastrians from retaking their king. The bodies of the two Neville brothers were brought back to London. They did not suffer the customary fate accorded to traitors quartering and display at the city gates.
Battle of Barnet
Lancastrian scouts probed Barnet, which lay 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of London, but were beaten off.
Battle of Barnet
On 13 April their main army took up positions on a ridge of high ground north of Barnet to prepare for battle the next day. Warwick arrayed his army in a line from east to west, on either side of the Great North Road running through Barnet
Battle of Barnet
Warwicks army heavily outnumbered Edwards, although sources differ on exact numbers. Lancastrian strength ranges from 10,000 to 30,000 men, with 7,000 to 15,000 on the Yorkist side. Facing this disadvantage, Edward hurried to meet the Lancastrians with a surprise attack.
Battle of Ripple Field
Driven back by Prince Maurice to Tewkesbury
Battle of Ripple Field
Drives Waller & Massey back to Tewkebury
Battle of Ripple Field
Driven back by Prince Maurice to Tewkesbury
Battle of Pultusk
Charles XII defeats a joint Polish-Saxon Army
Battle of Millesimo
Commands the Army of Italy against the Austrians & Sardinians
Battle of Narvik
Commands surviving German destroyers during the second naval battle.
Battle of Narvik
Commands HMS Warspite during the second naval attack.
Battle of Narvik
His destroyer force is destroyed or scuttled after the British attack.
Battle of Narvik
Commands HMS Cossack during the attack on German destroyers.
Battle of Narvik
Leads HMS Warspite and destroyers in the second naval battle.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Bey commands surviving German destroyers as the Royal Navy destroys the remaining Narvik destroyer force.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
British naval forces destroy or force the scuttling of the remaining German destroyers at Narvik.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Welcomes the destruction of German destroyers at Narvik.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Crutchley commands HMS Warspite as the battleship supports the second naval attack on Narvik.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Gadow's 3rd Destroyer Flotilla is destroyed or scuttled during the second naval battle at Narvik.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Sherbrooke commands HMS Cossack during Whitworth's attack against the remaining German destroyers.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Whitworth leads HMS Warspite and destroyers into Ofotfjord to destroy the remaining German destroyers.
Second Battle of Narvik
Leads HMS Warspite and destroyers into Ofotfjord.
Battle of Tobruk
Ordered to consolidate on the Egyptian border & concentrate on capturing Tobruk