Deposition of John XXII
Louis declares John XXII deposed during the Roman confrontation
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April 18 in History
This permanent archive page contains 158 World History Database records for April 18, spanning 1328 to 2024. Recorded topics include Deposition of John XXII; Peerage; Diet of Worms.
Total: 158Events: 142Births: 3Deaths: 2Battles: 11Countries: 32
Events on April 18
Peerage
Made a knight of the Bath
Diet of Worms
The German Princes come out in Luthers favour. Rejects the belief that bread & wine can become the body & blood of Christ. Charles V opens a Diet to discuss what to do with Luther. Challenges the papal claim to be the sole authority on the scriptures
Act of Succession
An order is issued that all citizens of London are to swear the Oath
Arrest of Manco II
Manco is able to escape from Cuzco on April 18, this time with success
Disputation on Eucharist
Rejects Catholic teaching on the mass.
Siege of Londonderry
His forces begin the main siege of Londonderry
Boston Neck
Leaves Boston by the land route through Boston Neck to avoid British attention.
Cambridge Route
Rides through Roxbury and Cambridge on the way to Lexington.
Concord Road
Leaves Lexington with Revere and Samuel Prescott to continue the warning toward Concord.
Hancock-Clarke House
Reaches Lexington and warns John Hancock and Samuel Adams of danger.
Midnight Ride
Joseph Warren sends William Dawes and Paul Revere to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British march.
Midnight Ride
Dispatches William Dawes and Paul Revere to warn Patriot leaders of the British march.
Minutemen
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Minutemen
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Siege of Concord
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Siege of Concord
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Siege of Lexington
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Siege of Lexington
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Saint-Cloud Departure Blocked
A Parisian crowd prevented Louis XVI and the royal family from leaving the Tuileries for Saint-Cloud, demonstrating the king's limited freedom of movement.
Slave Trade Bill
Introduces a parliamentary bill to abolish the slave trade
Invasion of Germany
Hoche crosses the River Rhine
Preliminaries of Leoben
Napoleon agreed preliminary peace terms with Austria at Leoben after advancing toward the Habsburg heartlands.
Rule of Netherlands, The
Under the Treaty of Leoben Austria cedes The Netherlands to France
Treaty of Leoben
Under the Treaty of Leoben Austria gains some Venetian territory. Under the Treaty of Leoben Austria cedes The Netherlands to France
Chuquisaca Mutiny
Sucre is wounded during a military mutiny that accelerates his resignation.
Resignation of Antonio Jose de Sucre
Sucre resigns after a mutiny and political opposition weaken his presidency.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Resignation of Robert Peel
Stanley & Graham do not join the Government. Resigns after a 33 vote defeat on Irish Church revenue
End of First de Theux Government
The First de Theux Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Second Joseph Lebeau Government
Begins the Second Joseph Lebeau Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Execution
Tatya Tope is executed at Shivpuri after capture, trial by military court, and conviction.
Siege of Dybbol
Wins a major victory by capturing the fortress of Dybbol
Rule of Venetia
Acquires Venetia after making an alliance with Prussia against Austria
Plot
Parnell says the Times letter linking him to the Phoenix Park murders is a forgery. Accused by the British newspaper The Times of support for the brutal murders in May 1882 of the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Lord Cavendish and the Under Secretary Burke in Dublins Phoenix Park
First Copa de Espana Winning Goal
Scores the only goal against Athletic Club as Madrid win their first national title.
Canonization
Joan of Arc is beatified at a Vatican ceremony
Budget
The Commons votes in favor of the Peoples Budget of 1909, including the whisky duty
Peoples Budget Commons Vote
The Commons votes in favour of the People's Budget.
Arrival Communications Completed
Completes the emergency voyage's wireless work as Carpathia reaches New York and the survivors prepare to land.
Carpathia Arrival in New York
Arrives in New York aboard Carpathia after surviving Titanic in lifeboat 4.
Carpathia Arrival in New York
Disembarks from Carpathia in New York after surviving Titanic in lifeboat 13.
Carpathia Arrives New York
Brings Titanic survivors to New York aboard Carpathia.
New York Approach Communications
Maintains wireless traffic as Carpathia approaches New York with survivors, officials and relatives awaiting news.
New York Harbor Approach
Approaches New York aboard Carpathia as relatives, officials and reporters await the Titanic survivors.
New York Harbor Entry
Brings Carpathia into New York Harbor on the evening of 18 April with Titanic survivors aboard.
New York Harbor Relief Work
Continues assisting survivors as Carpathia approaches New York and arrangements are made for disembarkation.
Pier 54 Docking
Docks Carpathia at Cunard's Pier 54 in New York and enables the rescued passengers to disembark.
Titanic Sinking News Received
Learns of Titanic's loss while recovering from surgery at Witley Park in England.
Titanic Sympathy Statement
Issues a public expression of sympathy after learning of Titanic's loss and the deaths of passengers, crew and Harland and Wolff staff.
Widowhood after Titanic
Returns from the disaster as the surviving widow of John Jacob Astor, who is lost in the sinking.
In the Milyukov note, Milyukov tells allies that the war aims are
In the Milyukov note, Milyukov tells allies that the war aims are unchanged
Miliukov Note
In the Milyukov note, Milyukov tells allies that the war aims are unchanged
Miliukov Note
In the Milyukov note, Milyukov tells allies that the war aims are unchanged
Miliukov Note
Miliukov assures the Allies that Russia will continue the war and honour its existing international commitments.
Milyukov Note Debate
Kerensky opposes interpretations of Milyukov's note that suggest Russia will continue an expansionist war policy.
Bethune Defence Reinforced
Haig reinforces the Bethune sector where German attacks are repelled during the Lys offensive.
Military Service Act Extension Secured
Secures expanded military service powers during the emergency on the Western Front.
Peace
Discloses the peace offer made by Emperor Charles I
Rapallo Cabinet Review
Reviews the diplomatic consequences of the Rapallo agreement with cabinet ministers two days after its signature.
Constitution of China
The Kuomintang splits between the Wuhan left and Chiang’s Nanjing faction during the breakdown of the First United Front.
Coup
Establishes a rival Nationalist government at Nanjing after breaking with the Communist and left-wing factions.
Alliance Agreement
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Agreement
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Agreement
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Agreement
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Soviet-British-French alliance
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Soviet-British-French alliance
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Soviet-British-French alliance
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Soviet-British-French alliance
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Andalsnes Campaign
Paget commands Sickleforce after British troops land at Andalsnes to support Norwegian resistance.
Invasion of Norway
The Allied Expeditionary Force lands at Andalsnes
Bombing of Tokyo
Leads the B52 bombing of Tokyo & other Japanese cities
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Combined Fleet
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Combined Fleet
Liberation of Buchenwald
Liberates Buchenwald concentration camp
Liberation of Prague
Enters Czechoslovakia & liberates Prague
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Frank testified before the Tribunal about his rule in occupied Poland.
Siping Strategy
Mao urges Communist forces to hold Siping as a strategic position in Manchuria
Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland Act becomes effective under Costello, marking the state's internationally recognized republican status.
ECSC Founding Treaty
Schuman represented France's commitment to the Treaty of Paris and the new supranational Coal and Steel Community.
European Coal and Steel Community
France and five partner states signed the Treaty of Paris, establishing the European Coal and Steel Community.
European Coal and Steel Community
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
European Coal and Steel Community
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
Treaty of Paris
Signs the European Coal and Steel Community treaty as West Germany enters postwar European cooperation.
Treaty of Paris
Supports Luxembourg's participation in the European Coal and Steel Community framework.
Treaty of Paris
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
Treaty of Paris
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
Treaty of Paris
Signs the treaty creating the European Coal and Steel Community, a precursor to the Treaty of Rome.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the European Coal and Steel Community treaty for Italy.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the European Coal and Steel Community treaty for the Netherlands.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the European Coal and Steel Community treaty for Belgium.
Prime Minister Term Ends
Ends his brief 1954 premiership before Penn Nouth returns
Bandung Conference
Heads China's delegation to the Asian-African Conference and promotes cooperation among newly independent states.
United Kingdom Visit
Begins a state visit to Britain with Premier Nikolai Bulganin for talks on East-West relations.
Beachhead Counterattack Intensified
Castro orders large Cuban forces toward the beachhead while armour and aircraft increase pressure on Brigade 2506.
Beachhead Crisis Briefing
Miro Cardona and Revolutionary Council members are briefed that the beachhead is under attack by Cuban tanks and aircraft.
Caribe Located and Turned North
Clark sends aircraft to locate the distant Caribe and persuade its master to turn north toward the operational area.
CEF Ships Recalled toward Point Zulu
Clark works to turn surviving Cuban Expeditionary Force ships back toward Point Zulu after the landing force comes under heavy attack.
Invasion of Cuba
By about 10:30 on 18 April, Cuban troops and militia, supported by tanks, took Playa Larga after Brigade forces had fled towards Giron in the early hours. During the day, Brigade forces retreated to San Blas along the two roads from Covadonga and Yaguaramas. By then, both Fidel Castro and Jose Ramon Fernandez had re-located to that battlefront area
Invasion of Cuba
By about 10:30 on 18 April, Cuban troops and militia, supported by tanks, took Playa Larga after Brigade forces had fled towards Giron in the early hours. During the day, Brigade forces retreated to San Blas along the two roads from Covadonga and Yaguaramas. By then, both Fidel Castro and Jose Ramon Fernandez had re-located to that battlefront area
One-Hour Navy Air Cover Authorised
Kennedy authorises a limited one-hour Navy fighter cover mission for the brigade's final B-26 operation.
Playa Larga Recaptured
Fernandez directs Cuban troops that retake Playa Larga and force a brigade retreat.
Playa Larga Recaptured
Fernandez leads Cuban forces that retake Playa Larga.
Reply to Khrushchev on Cuba
Kennedy tells Khrushchev that the United States intends no military intervention while defending the aspirations of anti-Castro Cubans.
Response to Khrushchev
Kennedy denies intended United States military intervention while defending Cuban exiles.
Soviet Protest over Cuban Invasion
Khrushchev protests the invasion, calls on Kennedy to end the attack and promises assistance to Cuba.
Interview on Cuban Politics and Brazil
Guevara gives an interview discussing the Cuban revolutionary party, regional politics and the crisis in Brazil.
Military Council Appointed
Takes power through the Anti-Corruption Revolutionary Movement
White House Tape 900-026
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon in the 18-minute White House recording numbered 900-026; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 900-026
Richard Nixon appears with John Ehrlichman in the 18-minute White House recording numbered 900-026; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Terrorism
1st visit to Ulster, asseses power sharing, the extent of terrorism & local support
Evacuation of Cities
Forced evacuation of Phnom Penh population to rural zones
Amnesty Decree
Issues an amnesty covering many crimes committed during the first years of military rule.
Appointment as President
Banana becomes Zimbabwe's first President at independence.
Independence and Commonwealth Membership
Mugabe leads Zimbabwe into independence and Commonwealth membership.
Independence of Zimbabwe
Mugabe leads the first government of the independent Republic of Zimbabwe.
Internationally Recognised Independence
Zimbabwe gains internationally recognised independence under Mugabe's government.
Zimbabwe Independence
Sees the Lancaster House settlement produce Zimbabwe's independence.
Zimbabwe Independence
Completes his role as governor during the transition to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Independence
Recognises Zimbabwe's independence after the Lancaster House settlement.
Revised Argentine Text Received
Receives Haig's report of a revised Argentine negotiating text and is informed that, although still unsatisfactory, Washington believes it shows movement toward a potentially workable settlement.
Salisbury Renamed Harare
The capital is officially renamed Harare on the second independence anniversary.
Government
39 die in a bomb explosion at the US Embassy in Beirut
Demonstrations
Students demand the resignations of Deng Xiaoping & Li Peng. Students demand greater democratic freedom
Demonstrations
Students demand the resignations of Deng Xiaoping & Li Peng. Students demand greater democratic freedom
1993 League Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores Arsenal's winning goal against Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup final.
Caretaker Prime Minister
Mir Balakh Sher Mazari leads a caretaker government after Sharif's dismissal.
Dismissal
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismisses Sharif and appoints a caretaker government.
Dismissal of Sharif Government
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismisses Nawaz Sharif's government and dissolves Parliament.
Government Dismissal
Sharif challenges the presidential dismissal of his government.
National Assembly Dissolution
The President dissolves the National Assembly while removing Sharif.
Sirte Peace Agreement
Participates in a Libyan-mediated agreement seeking to reduce regional involvement in the Congo war.
GSLV-D1
The first developmental GSLV flight takes place during K. Kasturirangan's chairmanship, testing India's new geosynchronous launch capability.
UN Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on conditions during Israeli operations in Palestinian cities.
Economy of Turkey
The International Monetary Fund releases $701 million in loans to Turkey
Erdogan says Turkey is the best country to rebuild Iraq
Erdogan says Turkey is the best country to rebuild Iraq
Constitution of Bangladesh
Bangladeshs military-backed emergency Government exile opposition leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed as it steps up a massive purge of the crisis-wracked countrys political hierarchy
Exile of Sheikh Hasina Wajed
Bangladeshs military-backed emergency Government exile opposition leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed as it steps up a massive purge of the crisis-wracked countrys political hierarchy
Appointment as Prime Minister
Kabila appoints former finance minister Matata Ponyo to head the government.
Brexit
Calls for an early general election during the Brexit process.
Hubble Asteroid Citizen Science
Garcia Martin leads analysis using citizen science and artificial intelligence to identify more than one thousand uncatalogued asteroids in Hubble images.
Births on April 18
Birth of Leopold Berchtold
Birth of Leopold Berchtold
Birth of Roy Mason
Birth of Roy Mason
Birth of Sayako
Birth of Sayako, daughter of Akihito
Deaths on April 18
Death of John Foxe
John Foxe dies in London.
Death of Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein dies in Princeton, New Jersey, aged 76.
Battles on April 18
Battle of Lexington
The Comm of Public Safety sends Revere & Dawes to warn Hancock & Adams of danger
Battle of Lexington
Sends soldiers to capture a military store, they are intercepted by "minute men"
Battle of Lexington
The first shots of the American war of Independence are fired
Battle of Lexington
The Comm of Public Safety sends Revere & Dawes to warn Hancock & Adams of danger
Battle of Lexington
The Comm of Public Safety sends Revere & Dawes to warn Hancock & Adams of danger
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Lee conducts reconnaissance that helps Scott find a route around the Mexican position
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Defeated by General Scott
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Santa Anna is defeated by Scott at Cerro Gordo during the advance from Veracruz
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Defeats Santa Anna
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Scott defeats Santa Anna at Cerro Gordo by using a flanking movement through difficult terrain
Battle of Arras
British Fifth Army advances against villages near the Hindenburg Line during the wider Arras operations.