April 2 in History

Richard of Cornwall died, removing the only claimant who had exercised any authority in Germany.

Leads a force of 80,000 against only 7,000 defenders. 1st day of the siege of Constantinople which lasts 8 weeks

Appointed Chancellor during the protectorate of Richard Plantagenet

George the Duke of Clarence deserts the Earl of Warwick & joins Edward IV

After the death of Death-Arthur of Wales, Henry VIII becomes heir to the throne

Arthur's death makes Henry, Duke of York, the surviving male heir to Henry VII.

Prince Arthur dies & Henry becomes heir to the throne

News of Arthur's death leaves Prince Henry as Henry VII's only surviving son and heir.

Refuses to negotiate a Treaty with England until Arran & Hamilton are released

Visited by Wolsey. Refuses to negotiate a Treaty of friendship until Arran & Hamilton are released

Visits James VI who refuses a Treaty of friendship until Arran & Hamilton are released

Asks the Pope for an annulment

Mary Tudor marries Henry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven, her 3rd marriage

Elizabeth accepts peace with France and temporary French possession of Calais

Treaty provides that Calais may be restored after eight years or compensated

Under the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis Calais is ceded to France for 8 yrs

Agrees an Anglo-French truce over Scotland

Elizabeth I cedes Calais to France for 8 yrs

Conde makes Orleans the main Huguenot stronghold

Calvinists, led by William of Orange, demand the abolition of the Inquisition

Sends Montreuil to Newark to prepare the Scots for his reception

The French send Montreuil to Scotland to negotiate peace with the Covenanters

The French send Montreuil to Scotland to negotiate peace with the Covenanters

Sent by Charles I to Newark to help prepare the Scots for his reception

Will support Irish Catholics & give Spain support against France after his restoration. The Spanish agree to help restore Charles II. Spain agrees to support the exiled King & his brother James. Spain agrees to open its ports to Royalist privateers & supports restoration. Charles agrees to revoke anti-Catholic laws

Appointed Home Secretary

Censured over the Treaty of Versailles with America

The Coinage Act establishes the United States Mint and a decimal national currency.

Henry Dundas, Home Secretary, proposes a compromise of so-gradual abolition over a number of years, passsed by 230 to 85 votes, but the compromise is la clever ploy to indefinitly delay final abolition

Henry Dundas, Home Secretary, proposes a compromise of so-gradual abolition over a number of years, passsed by 230 to 85 votes, but the compromise is la clever ploy to indefinitly delay final abolition

Henry Dundas, Home Secretary, proposes a compromise of so-gradual abolition over a number of years, passsed by 230 to 85 votes, but the compromise is la clever ploy to indefinitly delay final abolition

Wilberforce again presents a bill calling for abolition, the memorable debate that followed brought contributions from the greatest orators in the house, William Pitt and Charles Fox, as well as Wilberforce himself. Henry Dundas, Home Secretary, proposes a compromise of so-gradual abolition over a number of years, passsed by 230 to 85 votes, but the compromise is la clever ploy to indefinitly delay final abolition

Ignores Parker's signal by putting the telescope to his blind eye.

Alexander abandons Paul I's controversial Russian claim to the Grand Mastership of the Knights of Malta.

The League of Armed Neutrality collapses as Alexander seeks improved relations with Britain.

The battle weakens the League of Armed Neutrality of Denmark, Sweden, Russia and Prussia.

Appointed President of Ecuador

Appointed Commander the forces against the Paris Commune

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

Hunter scores Villa's second goal in the 1887 FA Cup final.

Hodgetts scores Aston Villa's first goal in an FA Cup final.

Hunter captains Aston Villa to its first FA Cup after defeating West Bromwich Albion.

French Panama Canal company enters liquidation after financial and engineering failure

Assassination of Dimitri Sergeevich Sipiagin

Appointed Minister of the Interior

Hides overnight in Parliament during the national census.

Records the House of Commons as her census residence.

Davison hides in a cupboard in the Palace of Westminster overnight so that on the census form she could legitimately give her place of residence that night as the "House of Commons", Tony Benn Member of Parliament placed a plaque there to commemorate the event

Inspects starboard lifeboats and their equipment with Sixth Officer Moody before the maiden voyage.

White Star Line accepts Titanic after successful sea trials and completion at Belfast.

Harland and Wolff completes Titanic after more than three years of construction and fitting out.

Travels aboard Titanic on the delivery voyage from Belfast to Southampton.

Titanic is completed and handed over to White Star Line after her sea trials.

Inspects port-side lifeboats and their equipment before Titanic enters passenger service.

Joins Titanic during sea trials in Belfast Lough before the ship is handed over.

Joins Titanic's officers for sea trials before the ship leaves Belfast for Southampton.

Writes to Nikolay Chkheidze during continuing disputes over Bolshevik organization and Social Democratic unity.

Becomes Minister for Finance in de Valera's reorganized First Dail government.

Arrives in New York during his first visit to the United States, including lectures and fundraising.

Addresses apprenticeship and labour supply in the building industry.

The First Hermann Jonasson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

Begins the Second Hermann Jonasson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

Takes office as President of Chile during the Second World War.

Reaches his new HQ with orders to hold the Carpathian Mountains

Reaches his new HQ with orders to hold the Carpathian Mountains

The first Lok Sabha is constituted following India's inaugural general election.

Appointed Chancellor of Austria

Arrives at Puerto Cabezas and prepares small boats for the invasion force

Arrives at Puerto Cabezas and helps prepare landing craft for the invasion force

Appointed Chancellor of Austria

Appointed acting President of Brazil after the overthrow of Joao Goulart

McCone warned President Johnson against relying on an expanded ground war and argued that military pressure on North Vietnam required a broader strategic approach.

Faces rural unrest in Battambang during growing Communist resistance

Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson

Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson

Member of group who set fire to a Frankfurt dept store in protest against consumerism

Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson

Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson

A group of terrorists set fire to a Frankfurt store in protest against consumerism

Buried at the Place of Meditation on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas.

Pakistan protests India's support for the Bengali independence movement.

The government condemns Indian assistance to the emerging Bangladeshi state.

Placed under house arrest after resigning as head of state

Resigns as head of state and is placed under Khmer Rouge house arrest

Russell, who was Mohrenschildt's attorney, said "I definitely feel there was a conspiracy and that definitely was the opinion of George."

Willem Oltmans told the House Select Committee on Assassinations that Mohrenschildt had implicated himself in the conspiracy to kill President Kennedy. And Pat S.

"De Mohrenschildt told me that Oswald acted at his (De Mohrenschildt's) instructions and that he knew Oswald was going to kill Kennedy"

Oltmans testified for three hours behind closed doors and told the committee that Mohrenschildt had told him he had discussed the assassination of Kennedy with Oswald from A to Z.

Russell, who was Mohrenschildt's attorney, said "I definitely feel there was a conspiracy and that definitely was the opinion of George.".

Willem Oltmans told the House Select Committee on Assassinations that Mohrenschildt had implicated himself in the conspiracy to kill President Kennedy. And Pat S.

Russell, who was Mohrenschildt's attorney, said "I definitely feel there was a conspiracy and that definitely was the opinion of George."

Willem Oltmans told the House Select Committee on Assassinations that Mohrenschildt had implicated himself in the conspiracy to kill President Kennedy. And Pat S.

Gives committee testimony about claims attributed to George de Mohrenschildt.

Reports his opinion that George de Mohrenschildt believed in a conspiracy.

White Riot becomes the Clash's first Official Singles Chart entry and reaches the UK Top Forty.

Israeli PM Menachem Begin visits Cairo, Egypt, and meets with President Sadat

An accidental release of anthrax spores from a Soviet military biological facility causes a lethal outbreak.

Residents clash with police after a raid on the Black and White Cafe.

Faces urban unrest after the St Pauls riot in Bristol.

Handles policing questions after the St Pauls riot.

Whitelaw faces questions after disorder in St Pauls.

Directs marine infantry advancing from the airport area as Argentine forces expand control around Stanley.

Leads his patrol toward Government House with orders to compel the British governor to surrender before the main force enters Stanley.

Leads the main commando element overland toward the Royal Marines barracks at Moody Brook.

Participates in securing and reconnoitring the approaches to Stanley Airport before the main amphibious force arrives.

Helps establish control around the airport so follow-on Argentine forces can be landed and flown into the islands.

His regiment contributes troops to secure Stanley Airport and support the arrival of additional Argentine forces.

Commands the amphibious shipping for the campaign.

Oversees BIM 2 troops landing from ARA Cabo San Antonio in tracked and wheeled amphibious vehicles.

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Commodore Mike Clapp is in charge of the amphibious ships

In overall command is Commander in Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse at his headquarters at Northwood near London

Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control.

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces".

MPs are recalled for an emergency Saturday sitting after the invasion.

Destroyers and frigates exercising off Gibraltar under Rear Admiral Sandy Woodward were ordered south. They were joined by the carriers Hermes and Invincible, loaded with Sea Harrier fighters as well as amphibious ships and merchant ships

Oversees Army participation as follow-on forces move into the islands after the initial amphibious assault.

Commands the 2nd Marine Infantry Battalion, the core unit of the Argentine amphibious landing force during Operation Rosario.

Receives the British surrender after Argentine forces secure key objectives around Stanley.

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Releases Cat People with Giorgio Moroder for the film of the same name.

Provides medical support within Giachino's assault patrol during the fighting around Government House.

Commands Royal Marines resisting the Argentine landing.

Cabinet approves dispatch of a task force.

Is evacuated for treatment after being wounded in the Government House action.

Commodore Mike Clapp is in charge of the amphibious ships

In overall command is Commander in Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse at his headquarters at Northwood near London

Following the Argentine invasion, Cabinet approval is given for formation of a task force to retake the islands, implementing the naval response Leach had advocated.

After an emergency meeting of the cabinet, approval is given for the formation of a task force to retake the islands

Destroyers and frigates exercising off Gibraltar under Rear Admiral Sandy Woodward were ordered south. They were joined by the carriers Hermes and Invincible, loaded with Sea Harrier fighters as well as amphibious ships and merchant ships

Authorises military action after Argentina invades the Falkland Islands.

Dies from wounds received at Government House, becoming the first Argentine combat fatality of the Falklands conflict.

Is seriously wounded while serving with Giachino's patrol during the attempt to take Government House.

Is mortally wounded during the firefight around Government House while attempting to obtain the governor's surrender.

Argentina puts Operation Rosario into action by bringing ships into position off the Falkland Islands

Argentine special forces land at Mullet Creek at 4.30am, more troops land at York Bay at 5.30am, and by 6am are engaged in battle with the Royal Marines - 3 Argentines are killed.

Brigadier General Mario Menendez is appointed Governor of Islas Malvinas and Dependencies.

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces". Forces the garrison of 18 Royal Marines to surrender.

Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control.

Brigadier General Mario Menendez is appointed Governor of Islas Malvinas and Dependencies

1st day of the Falklands War when the Argentines capture the Falklands

Directs the landing force under orders intended to capture the islands while avoiding British and civilian casualties.

Cabinet approves the sending of the task force

Finds the Royal Marines barracks abandoned after British defenders move toward Government House.

Lands with the main amphibious commando group from ARA Santisima Trinidad in inflatable craft.

Commands Operation Corporate from Northwood.

Commands the Argentine amphibious landing force assigned to seize the Falkland Islands during Operation Rosario.

Serves as a senior commander in the joint Argentine operation that captures the Falkland Islands.

Deploys elements of the 25th Infantry Regiment during Operation Rosario as Argentine Army forces join the amphibious assault.

Redirects commandos from Moody Brook toward Stanley as fighting develops around Government House.

Argentina puts Operation Rosario into action by bringing ships into position off the Falkland Islands

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Governor Hunt advises Islanders that Galtieri has rejected Reagan's intervention, and declares a State of Emergency at 3.25am

MPs are recalled for a special Saturday sitting of the House of Commons (first since Suez)

Orders surrender after Argentine troops control Stanley.

Leads Argentine tactical divers ashore from ARA Santa Fe during the opening phase of Operation Rosario.

Britains United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons puts a draft resolution to the Security Council condemning the hostilities and demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

Britains United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons puts a draft resolution to the Security Council condemning the hostilities and demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

Is wounded during the Government House firefight while accompanying the Argentine special-force patrol.

Satish Dhawan leads ISRO when Rakesh Sharma begins the first spaceflight by an Indian citizen aboard Soyuz T-11.

Tunisia held a legislative election in which the governing Constitutional Democratic Rally won every seat.

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was elected president in the first presidential election after the 1987 transition.

Echobelly's Insomniac enters the UK singles chart during the band's early Britpop rise.

Makes Premier League debut for Manchester United in a goalless draw against Leeds United

Signs an integration agreement with Belarus creating a Community of Russia and Belarus.

Mobutu briefly reappoints Tshisekedi as rebel forces advance toward the capital.

Signs a union treaty with Belarus that deepens political and economic integration.

The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy

The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy

The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy

The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy

Howard Fergus serves a second acting term as Governor

Cubans snapped up DVD players, motorbikes and pressure cookers for the first time as Raul Castros new Government loosens controls on consumer goods and invites private farmers to plant tobacco, coffee and other crops on unused state land

Norberto Collado Abreu, the helmsman of the Granma yacht that carried Fidel Castro from Mexico to Cuba to launch his revolution in 1956, dies in Havana

Cubans snapped up DVD players, motorbikes and pressure cookers for the first time as Raul Castro's new Government loosens controls on consumer goods and invites private farmers to plant tobacco, coffee and other crops on unused state land

Brown secures international commitments on financial supervision, resources and economic recovery.

G20 leaders pledge additional international resources worth approximately 1.1 trillion dollars.

Wade leaves office after losing the presidential election

Macky Sall becomes President after defeating Abdoulaye Wade

Akhmetov leaves the prime ministership

Karim Massimov returns as Prime Minister

Kelly leads the Hubble discovery of the gravitationally magnified star Icarus, then the most distant individual star ever observed.

Resigns after mass protests against his rule.

Sets a target to expand COVID-19 testing capacity.

Holds his first presidential phone conversation with Joe Biden and discusses security and democratic reform.

Bodies are found after Russian forces leave Bucha.

Announces that Ukrainian forces have regained control of the Kyiv region after Russia's withdrawal.

Claims a successful hypersonic missile test.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye becomes President after winning the 2024 election

Ousmane Sonko becomes Prime Minister under President Faye

Burnham argues for a state organised around places rather than isolated Whitehall departments.

Trump announces a ten-percent baseline tariff and higher country-specific reciprocal rates.

Birth of Charlamagne I the Great, son of Pepin the Short

Alec Guinness is born as Alec Guinness de Cuffe

Birth of Ferenc Puskas Biro

Birth of Linford Christie

Death of Richard of Cornwall, at Berkhamsted Castle

Death of Arthur

Death of Arthur of Wales, at Ludlow Castle of TB & the plague

Becomes the Princess Dowager of Wales

Death of Prince Arthur dies at Ludlow Castle. Catherine of Aragon claims that their marriage was never consumated

Death of Prince Arthur, Henry becomes heir to the throne

Prince Arthur dies at Ludlow Castle, leaving Henry VII's younger son Henry as heir to the throne.

Dies in Paris, weakening moderate constitutional monarchy politics

Dies in Paris, weakening moderate constitutional monarchy politics.

Death of Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz

Death of Dimitri Sergeevich Sipiagin, assassinated

Death of Georges Pompidou

Death of Pope John Paul II

Death of John Paul II

Norberto Collado Abreu, the helmsman of the Granma yacht that carried Fidel Castro from Mexico to Cuba to launch his revolution in 1956, dies in Havana

The British victory at Copenhagen helps end the League of Armed Neutrality during the opening weeks of Alexander's reign.

British forces destroy or capture many Danish ships during the battle.

Nelson attacks Danish ships to keep Baltic ports open to Britain.

Parker orders retreat, but Nelson famously puts the telescope to his blind eye.

The Battle of Copenhagen helps end the League of Armed Neutrality.

Parker orders retreat, Nelson holds a telescope to a blind patch saying he cannot see. Parker & Nelson defeat the Danish fleet

Commands the Baltic expedition at Copenhagen.

Deploys security forces during violent protests against transport fare increases and rising living costs.

Orders his ships south to join the task force.

Edward the Confessor is crowned King