Constitution of Italy
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
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April 14 in History
This permanent archive page contains 255 World History Database records for April 14, spanning 979 to 2026. Recorded topics include Coronation; Constitution of Italy; Election.
Total: 255Events: 222Births: 2Deaths: 6Battles: 24Coronations: 1Countries: 31
Events on April 14
Election
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Reform of Papal Elections
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Arrest of Baldwin I
Arrested by the Bulgars then blinded, dies in captivity
Invasion of Macedonia
After victory over the Baldwin I at Adrianople, the Bulgars overrun Thrace & Macedonia
Invasion of Thrace
After victory over the Baldwin I at Adrianople, the Bulgars overrun Thrace & Macedonia
Invasion of England
Although he had defeated the Neville brothers, Edward had little time to rest; Margaret landed at Weymouth on the day of the battle.
Invasion of England
Despite the defeat at Barnet, Lancastrians who fled from the battle looked to the queen to restore their house to the throne.
Invasion of England
She feigned a march to London while augmenting her army with recruits from Wales and the Welsh Marches.
Invasion of England
The Lancastrian queen was disheartened by the news of Warwicks demise, but Somerset suggested that they were better off without the earl.
Invasion of England
She briefly wished to return to France, but Prince Edward persuaded her to gamble for victory.
Invasion of England
Somerset and the Earl of Devon had already raised an army for Lancaster in the West Country.
Invasion of England
Their best hope was to march northwards and join forces with the Lancastrians in Wales, led by Jasper Tudor.
Invasion of England
Urged on by Louis XI, Margaret had finally sailed on 24 March. Storms forced her ships back to France several times, and she and Prince Edward finally landed at Weymouth in Dorsetshire on the same day that the Battle of Barnet was fought. Lands with a Lancastrian force in Weymouth, same day as the Battle of Barnet
Invasion of England
While Margaret sheltered at nearby Cerne Abbey, the Duke of Somerset brought news of the disaster at Barnet to her.
Dissolution of Lesser Monasteries Act
Parliament authorises the dissolution of smaller monasteries and transfers their property to the Crown.
Unification
Royal Assent is given to the bill uniting Wales & England
Imperial Army
The Imperial Army of Charles V is defeated by the French south of Turin
Oxford Disputations
Faces formal disputation over Protestant doctrine.
Invasion of England
After the failure of the Spanish invasion of Ireland, leading to the defeat at the Battle of Kinsale, Philip accepts that further attacks on England are unlikely to succeed
Imperial Army
Commands Swedish forces to victory over a Saxon Imperial army after crossing the Elbe
Manifestation
Walwyn joins Lilburne, Overton and Prince in issuing a Leveller Manifestation defending their principles while under prosecution
Reballion of Rebels in River Don
The peasant leader, Razin, is captured by the Cossacks on the Don
Reballion of Rebels in River Don
The peasant leader, Razin, is captured by the Cossacks on the Don
Reballion of Rebels in River Don
The peasant leader, Razin, is captured by the Cossacks on the Don
Reballion of Rebels in River Don
The peasant leader, Razin, is captured by the Cossacks on the Don
Treaty of Stockholm with France
Sweden concludes a subsidy alliance with Louis XIV's France.
Treaty of Stockholm with France
Sweden concludes a subsidy alliance with Louis XIV's France.
Reform of Parliament
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Declaration of Indulgence
Issues the Declaration of Indulgence, grants toleration to Catholics & non-conformists. By allying himself with the Catholics, Dissenters, and nonconformists, James hoped to build a coalition that would advance Catholic emancipation. Abandoning the Tories, James looked to form a King's party as a counterweight to the Anglican Tories, so in 1687 James supported the policy of religious toleration and issued the Declaration of Indulgence
Legislation
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Reform of Parliament
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Small Tithes Conference
Is appointed to manage a conference on legislation intended to simplify recovery of small tithes.
Quartermaster
Appointed Quartermaster
Invasion of Bavaria
Napoleon leaves Paris to wage war against Austria for the 4th time
Governor Elected
The Third National Assembly elects Kapodistrias Governor of Greece.
Seven-Year Governorship Approved
The Third National Assembly elects Kapodistrias Governor for a seven-year term.
Declaration of Independence
Author of Hungarys declaration of independence
Declaration of Independence
Author of Hungarys declaration of independence
Independence of Austria
The "House of Habsburg is for ever deposed from sovereignty over Hungary". Hungary declares its independence
Independence of Austria
The Hungarians proclaim Hungary independent of Austria
Independence of Hungary
The "House of Habsburg is for ever deposed from sovereignty over Hungary". Hungary declares its independence
Independence of Hungary
Says that the "House of Habsburg is for ever deposed from sovereignty over Hungary". Declares independence from Habsburg rule, although this proves to be temporary. Author of Hungarys declaration of independence
Independence of Hungary
The Hungarians proclaim Hungary independent of Austria
People's Paper Anniversary Speech
Marx speaks about industrial progress, social contradiction and working-class emancipation.
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Assassinates President Lincoln by shooting him in the back at Fords Theatre
Reform of Parliament
The Commons votes to exclude strangers by 1 vote
Discovery of Typhus Vaccine
Discovers the typhus vaccine
Additional Iceberg Sighted
Records another large iceberg and further ice visible to the southward during the evening passage.
Antillian Ice Report Transmitted
Transmits Californian's report to Antillian describing large icebergs seen near the ship's track.
Baltic Ice Message Acknowledged
Receives Baltic's detailed ice report and acknowledges the message during the afternoon of 14 April.
Baltic Ice Warning Received
Receives the Baltic ice warning from Captain Smith during the afternoon of 14 April.
Baltic Ice Warning Reviewed
Receives the Baltic warning reporting icebergs and field ice near Titanic's intended route.
Baltic Wireless Reply
Sends Baltic a reply thanking the ship for its message and good wishes and reporting fine weather.
Boiler Room Six Collision
Is on duty in boiler room 6 when seawater enters rapidly after Titanic strikes the iceberg.
Bridge Return after Collision
Returns to Titanic's bridge immediately after the iceberg collision and begins assessing the ship's condition.
Bridge Watch Handed Over
Hands the evening bridge watch to First Officer Murdoch at 10 p.m. before retiring to his cabin.
Bridge Watch Handed to Murdoch
Hands the bridge watch to First Officer Murdoch and tells him that Titanic is entering the reported ice region.
Bridge Watch Responsibilities
Performs fourth-officer duties aboard Titanic during the final day of the voyage.
Californian Boston Passage
Commands Californian on her westbound voyage from London to Boston when the Titanic disaster occurs.
Californian First Watch
Keeps the first watch on Californian while the ship remains stopped among field ice.
Californian Head Turned East Northeast
Turns Californian's head toward the east-northeast after stopping for the night among the ice.
Californian Ice Warning
Sends Titanic a wireless message warning that Californian is stopped among ice.
Californian Stops for Ice
Stops Californian for the night after encountering a field of ice in the North Atlantic.
Californian Stops in Field Ice
Stops and reverses Californian after the ship reaches field ice extending across her intended course.
Cape Race Traffic Monitored
Continues hearing Titanic communicate with Cape Race before ending his wireless watch for the night.
Caronia Ice Warning Received
Receives and acknowledges Caronia's warning reporting icebergs, growlers and field ice ahead of Titanic's route.
Collision Manoeuvre
Carries out the helm order during the attempted avoidance manoeuvre.
Collision Night
Is aboard Titanic with her husband when the ship strikes the iceberg late on 14 April.
Collision Night
Is aboard Titanic when the liner strikes the iceberg late on 14 April.
Collision Response
Reports to the bridge immediately after Titanic strikes the iceberg and assists the senior officers.
Collision Response from Cabin
Responds after feeling the collision and becomes involved in determining the seriousness of the damage to Titanic.
Collision Sensation
Notices a slight movement and a change in the engines rather than a violent impact when the collision occurs.
Damage Assessment Assistance
Assists with the officers' efforts to determine Titanic's condition after the collision.
Final Evening Blueprint Review
Returns to his cabin after dinner and reviews plans and technical notes during the evening before the collision.
Ice Conditions Discussed with Lightoller
Discusses the reported ice with Second Officer Lightoller before leaving standing instructions for the night watch.
Ice Lookout Warning
Has a warning passed to the crow's nest to keep a sharp lookout for ice during the evening watch.
Ice Report Offered to Titanic
Offers Titanic the iceberg information after noticing that the liner is within wireless range.
Iceberg Evasive Manoeuvre
Orders an emergency change of course and engine action when the iceberg is reported directly ahead.
Iceberg Helm Order
Orders the helm hard to starboard immediately after the lookout warning of an iceberg directly ahead.
Iceberg Observation
Joins officers on the bridge and observes the iceberg after the collision.
Iceberg Telephone Warning
Receives the crow's-nest telephone warning of an iceberg ahead and repeats the warning to First Officer Murdoch.
Large Icebergs Logged
Records large icebergs encountered during Californian's passage on the evening before Titanic sinks.
Lookout Warning
Rings the warning bell and telephones the bridge.
Morse Lamp Call Attempted
Attempts to call the nearby steamer with Californian's Morse lamp but receives no confirmed reply.
Nearby Ship Observation
Observes a nearby passenger vessel while Californian is stopped for ice and tries to signal it by Morse lamp.
Nearby Steamer Lights Diminish
Observes the nearby steamer's deck lights diminish around the time the vessel appears to stop.
Nearby Steamer Report Received
Receives reports that a steamer is approaching while Californian remains stopped among the ice.
Nearby Steamer Report to Captain
Reports the approaching steamer to Captain Lord while Californian remains stationary in the ice.
Night Bridge Watch
Takes over Titanic's bridge watch from Second Officer Lightoller at ten o'clock on the night of 14 April.
Passenger Areas Inspection
Continues inspecting Titanic's passenger spaces and technical systems during the voyage before the collision.
Passenger Steamer Identified
Observes the lights of a nearby vessel and concludes that she is a passenger steamer.
Reading at Collision
Is reading in his cabin when Titanic strikes the iceberg late on 14 April.
Receives Iceberg Warning
Receives the lookout's telephone warning from the crow's nest and passes the danger to the bridge watch.
Steward Reassurance
Questions a steward after the collision and is initially told that there is no cause for alarm.
Stopped and Surrounded by Ice Message
Transmits to Titanic that Californian is stopped and surrounded by ice.
Stopped in Ice Message Ordered
Orders Evans to advise Titanic that Californian is stopped and surrounded by ice.
Three Bell Iceberg Signal
Strikes three bells from the crow's nest immediately after sighting the iceberg ahead.
Titanic Bridge Iceberg Warning
Telephones the bridge after sighting the iceberg ahead of Titanic.
Titanic Bridge Watch Begins
Takes charge of Titanic's bridge watch at 10 p.m. on the night of the collision.
Titanic Collision Manoeuvre
Directs emergency manoeuvring after the lookout reports the iceberg ahead.
Titanic Collision Response
Returns to the bridge and takes charge after Titanic strikes the iceberg.
Titanic Collision Watch
Has charge of Titanic's bridge watch when the iceberg is sighted.
Titanic Crow's Nest Watch
Shares the crow's nest watch with Frederick Fleet shortly before Titanic strikes the iceberg.
Titanic Helm During Collision
Stands at Titanic's wheel while the bridge attempts to avoid the iceberg.
Titanic Ice Report Acknowledgment
Receives confirmation that Titanic's operator has already copied Californian's earlier iceberg report.
Titanic Ice Warnings
Receives information that ice has been reported ahead on Titanic's North Atlantic route.
Titanic Iceberg Sighting
Sights the iceberg directly ahead of Titanic.
Titanic Intercepts Ice Report
Learns that Titanic has intercepted Californian's wireless ice report sent to Antillian.
Titanic Keep Out Reply
Receives Titanic's curt reply while her operator is working Cape Race traffic.
Titanic Lookout Watch
Keeps lookout from Titanic's crow's nest with Reginald Lee on the night of the collision.
Titanic Nearby Identification
Tells Captain Lord that Titanic appears to be near Californian based on the strength of the wireless signals.
Titanic Proximity Discussed with Evans
Asks wireless operator Cyril Evans what ships are nearby and is told that Titanic appears to be close.
Wireless Watch Before Distress
Keeps his wireless headphones on while preparing to retire and consequently hears Titanic's distress traffic.
Wireless Watch Ends Before Distress
Turns in for the night before Titanic begins transmitting her distress calls.
Brusilov Offensive
Formulates the idea for the Brusilov Offensive. At the GHQ in front of the Tsar advocates an attack on all fronts
Retired Naval Captains Employment Reviewed
Churchill answers parliamentary questions concerning the wartime employment of retired Royal Navy captains.
Capture of Kars
Ottoman occupation of the Kars region
General
Appointed General in Chief of the Allied Armies, extending his powers
General
Appointed General in Chief, extending his powers to "strategic direction"
Rule of Kars
Ottoman occupation of the Kars region
Volunteer Army Aftermath
His death leaves Denikin to assume command of the Volunteer Army.
Prime Minister of Hungary
Appointed Prime Minister of Hungary by the Regent, Horthy
Reballion of Irish Republic
Irish Republic rebels occupy 4 Government courts in Dublin
Abdication
Discredited by the fall of Primo de Rivera
Constitution of Spain
A Republic is proclaimed
Exile of Alfonso XIII
Goes into self imposed exile in Italy
Capture of Vinaroz
Francos forces capture Vinaroz, cutting off the Government from Barcelona & Catalonia
Czechoslovakia Questions
Rejects a proposal for a population exchange between Germany and Czechoslovakia while answering for the Foreign Office.
Invasion of Catalonia
The Republican zone is cut in two by the rebels
Namsos Campaign
Carton de Wiart commands British forces landed at Namsos to threaten German-held Trondheim.
Operation Yellow
Leads right hand column of the 7th, "Ghost Division"
Rupertforce Command
Commands naval and expeditionary forces assembling for operations near Narvik.
Coup
Rashid Ali, seizes power in Baghdad and refuses British requests to allow British military forces to enter Iraq
Coup
The Anglo War of 1941, also known as the Rashid Ali Coup, is a relatively small, but very significant part of the Second World War
Independence of Iraq
Rashid Ali, seizes power in Baghdad and refuses British requests to allow British military forces to enter Iraq.
Independence of Iraq
Since the ending of the British Mandate and the advent of full Iraqi independence in 1932, Britain retained a great deal of military influence in Iraq, despite lingering opposition from many Arab nationalists.
Independence of Iraq
The Anglo War of 1941, also known as the Rashid Ali Coup, is a relatively small, but very significant part of the Second World War.
Operation Bolero
US and British military commanders discuss the build-up of US forces in the UK for an eventual invasion of German-occupied Europe, the build-up phase is codenamed Bolero
INA Flag at Moirang
Shaukat Malik's INA unit reaches Moirang, where the INA flag is raised on Indian soil during the Imphal campaign.
Election
Calls a general election, the 1st in which television is extensively used
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Habib Bourguiba became prime minister after independence and formed a national government.
Arrest of Jomo Kenyatta
Completes his sentence for the Mau Mau risings
Baracoa Diversion Launched
Diaz attempts a diversionary landing intended to distract Cuban defenders.
First Baracoa Diversion Attempt
Diaz commands an attempted diversionary landing near Baracoa.
Gagarin Kremlin Celebration
Hosts national celebrations for Yuri Gagarin after the first human orbital flight.
Invasion of Cuba
During the night of 14/15 April, a diversionary landing was planned near Baracoa, Oriente Province, by about 164 Cuban exiles commanded by Higinio 'Nino' Diaz
Meeting with Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin & proposes a negotiating
Meets Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin & proposes a negotiating channel with North Vietnam
Apollo 13 Command Module Shutdown
Helps shut down Odyssey to conserve its batteries and consumables for reentry.
Apollo 13 Free-Return Burn
Commands a lunar module engine burn that restores Apollo 13 to a free-return trajectory around the Moon.
Apollo 13 Procedures
Coordinates teams developing emergency procedures for Apollo 13.
Budget
Roy Jenkins presents a cautious Budget after the balance of payments has moved into surplus.
Harry Blackmun Nomination
Nominates Harry Blackmun to the Supreme Court
Lunar Module Lifeboat
Uses Aquarius as a lifeboat after Apollo 13 is damaged.
Odyssey Shutdown
Helps shut down command module Odyssey to preserve power for Earth re-entry.
Trade Relations
The US relaxes trade & travel with China
Trade Relations
The US relaxes trade & travel with China
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the single, "Tumbling Dice" which reaches no 5 in the UK charts
Tumbling Dice
Rolling Stones release the single, "Tumbling Dice" which reaches no 5 in the UK charts
White House Tape 038-034
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon in the 12-minute White House recording numbered 038-034; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 038-034
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman in the 12-minute White House recording numbered 038-034; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 038-037
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 038-037; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 038-037
Richard Nixon appears with John Ehrlichman in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 038-037; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 428-019
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 126-minute White House recording numbered 428-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 428-019
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 126-minute White House recording numbered 428-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 428-019
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 126-minute White House recording numbered 428-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 428-028
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 57-minute White House recording numbered 428-028; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 428-028
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 57-minute White House recording numbered 428-028; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 428-028
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 57-minute White House recording numbered 428-028; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 896-004
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 47-minute White House recording numbered 896-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 896-004
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 47-minute White House recording numbered 896-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 896-004
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 47-minute White House recording numbered 896-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 896-005
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 43-minute White House recording numbered 896-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 896-005
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 43-minute White House recording numbered 896-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 896-005
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman in the 43-minute White House recording numbered 896-005; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Rolling Stones, The
It is announced that Ronnie Wood will join as a guest on the Rolling Stones tour of America
Sikkim Referendum
A referendum in Sikkim produces overwhelming support for ending the monarchy and joining India as a state.
Government Announcement
Democratic Kampuchea government announced with Khieu Samphan as head of state
Office Begins
Khieu Samphan begins office as President of the State Presidium
Pol Pot as PM
Pol Pot formally becomes Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea
State Presidium Formed
State Presidium becomes the formal head of state institution
Academy Award
The Tin Drum wins the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Diplomatic Plan at London
Argentina rejects Haig's 5 point peace plan and London is informed
Invasion of Falklands
The Argentine fleet leaves Puerto Belgrano
Mobilization
The Argentine fleet leaves Puerto Belgrano
Returns to London to brief President Reagan
Returns to London to brief President Reagan
Let's Dance
Releases Let's Dance, a Nile Rodgers-produced album that gives him his biggest commercial success.
Pravda
Pravda calls Regans visit to Bitburg Nazi cemetry an "act of blasphemy"
Visit to Bitburg
Pravda calls Regans visit to Bitburg Nazi cemetry an "act of blasphemy"
Bombing of Libya
The US confirms that it will be using British bases to bomb Libya. Carried out by 16 F1-11s based in the UK on 5 terrorist targets
Government
Carried out by 16 F1-11s based in the UK on 5 terrorist targets. A US air strike is launched against Libya in retaliation for its acts of terrorism
Armament
Proposes cuts to the US by offering to remove short range missiles from Eastern Europe
Diplomatic Proposal at Moscow
Proposes removing Russias short range missiles from Eastern Europe
Nuclear Power
Proposes removing Russias short range missiles from Eastern Europe
Accords of Geneva
Pakistan and Afghanistan sign the Geneva Accords, with the United States and Soviet Union acting as guarantors.
Afghan Refugee Agreement
Noorani signs the bilateral agreement covering the voluntary return of Afghan refugees as part of the Geneva settlement.
Geneva Accords
Afghanistan and Pakistan sign the Geneva Accords, establishing a timetable for Soviet withdrawal.
Geneva Accords
Zain Noorani signs the Geneva Accords for Pakistan, providing a framework for Soviet military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Invasion of Afghanistan
Signs as a guarantor in Geneva of the Russian withdrawal from Afghanistan
Non-Intervention Agreement
Noorani signs the Pakistan-Afghanistan agreement on non-interference and non-intervention as one component of the Geneva settlement.
Belgian UNAMIR Withdrawal
Government decides to withdraw Belgium's UNAMIR contingent.
Peacekeeper Withdrawal Decision
The move follows the murder of ten Belgian peacekeepers.
International Sanctions
The United Nations Council votes easier sanctions for Iraq
Sanctions
The United Nations Council votes easier sanctions for Iraq
Duma
The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
Duma
The Russian Duma (lower house of Parliament) overwhelmingly approves the START II ratification legislation 288-131 with four abstentions. The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
START II
The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
START II
The Russian Duma (lower house of Parliament) overwhelmingly approves the START II ratification legislation 288-131 with four abstentions. The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
President of Venezuela
Restored as President of Venezuela after the failure of the April 2002 coup
Economy of Cuba
Lines stretch for blocks outside phone centres as the Government allows ordinary Cubans to sign up for cellular phone service for the first time
Faces Induction
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame again as a member of Faces.
Brexit
Campaigns for Remain after Labour confirms its position.
COVID-19
Narendra Modi announces an extension of India's nationwide COVID-19 lockdown.
Afghanistan Withdrawal Decision
Announces U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan.
Loss of Moskva
Russian flagship Moskva sinks after fire and Ukrainian strike claims.
Loss of Moskva
Faces the loss of the Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva after Ukrainian missile strikes
Sinking of Moskva
Ukraine says missiles hit and sink Russia's cruiser Moskva.
Sinking of Moskva
Ukrainian forces strike the Russian cruiser Moskva in the Black Sea
Forty-Hour Workweek Law
Promulgates legislation reducing the standard working week gradually to forty hours.
JUICE Launch
ESA launches JUICE on a mission to study Jupiter and its large icy moons.
National Breakfast Club Rollout
The Government begins the first national rollout phase of free primary-school breakfast clubs.
Births on April 14
Birth of Philip III
Son of King Philip II of Spain and his fourth wife and niece Anna, the daughter of the Emperor Maximilian II and Maria of Spain. Birth of Philip III, son of Philip II
Birth of Fabian Ernesto Alarcon Rivera
Birth of Fabian Ernesto Alarcon Rivera
Deaths on April 14
Death of Richard Neville Kingmaker
Death of Richard Neville
Death of Louis of Nassau-Dietz
Killed during the Battle of Mookerheyde
Death of George Frederick Handel
Death of George Frederick Handel
Death of Ernest Bevin
Death of Ernest Bevin
Death of Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir dies in Paris, aged seventy-eight.
Death of Anthony Newley
Death of Anthony Newley
Battles on April 14
Battle of Adrianople
Defeated & captured by the Bulgarian King Kaloyan. Arrested by the Bulgars then blinded, dies in captivity. After victory over Baldwin I at Adrianople, the Bulgars overrun Thrace & Macedonia
Battle of Barnet
Although he had defeated the Neville brothers, Edward had little time to rest; Margaret landed at Weymouth on the day of the battle.
Battle of Barnet
At around 4 o'clock in the morning, both armies woke. Edward had planned for an early attack, however, and quickly roused his men to engage the Lancastrians. Both sides fired their cannon and arrows before laying into each other with polearms.
Battle of Barnet
Despite the defeat at Barnet, Lancastrians who fled from the battle looked to the queen to restore their house to the throne
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.
Battle of Barnet
She feigned a march to London while augmenting her army with recruits from Wales and the Welsh Marches. The Lancastrian queen was disheartened by the news of Warwicks demise, but Somerset suggested that they were better off without the earl.
Battle of Barnet
The morning fog was thick and the night movements of the two forces had displaced them laterally with each other. Neither group was facing the other; each was offset slightly to the right.
Battle of Barnet
The Yorkists win the battle for access to London
Battle of Barnet
This displacement meant that the right end of either army could outflank the other by wrapping around the opposing left end. The Lancastrians were the first to exploit this advantage; Oxfords group quickly overwhelmed Hastings.
Battle of Barnet
Warwick arrayed his army in a line from east to west, on either side of the Great North Road running through Barnet. Kills the Earl of Warwick & Lord Montagu, the Lancastrians are defeated. Kills the Earl of Warwick.
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 Barnet
Killed in battle by Edward VI
Battle of Barnet
Commands the Lancastrian right
Battle of Certesole
The Imperial Army of Charles V is defeated by the French south of Turin
Battle of Mookerheyde
Louis of Nassaus Army is routed by a Spanish Army of 6,000 under Sancho de Avila
Battle of Mookerheyde
The Spanish destroy Louis army & both Louis & his brother Henry are killed in battle. Louis of Nassaus Army is routed by a Spanish Army of 6,000 under Sancho de Avila
Battle of Kinsale
After the failure of the Spanish invasion of Ireland, leading to the defeat at the Battle of Kinsale, Philip accepts that further attacks on England are unlikely to succeed
Battle of Chemnitz
Commands Swedish forces to victory over a Saxon Imperial army after crossing the Elbe
Battle of Dego
Commands the Army of Italy against the Austrians & Sardinians
Battle of Dego
Fights at the Battle of Dego in Italy
Battle of Narvik
Commands Allied naval forces supporting the Narvik campaign.
Coronations on April 14
Coronation
Crowned by Dunstan at Kingston