Abdication
Forced to abdicate in favour of Eardwulf
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April 24 in History
This permanent archive page contains 157 World History Database records for April 24, spanning 796 to 2024. Recorded topics include Abdication; Halley's Comet; Battle of Danoura.
Total: 157Events: 138Births: 6Deaths: 4Battles: 8Coronations: 1Countries: 36
Events on April 24
Halley's Comet
The Bayeux Tapestry shows a comet interpreted by onlookers as a threatening omen for Harold's reign.
Imprisonment of Edmund de la Pole
Edmund de la Pole is imprisoned after Philip of Burgundy surrenders the Yorkist claimant to Henry VII.
Divorce
commissions Cromwell to prepare the case for a divorce
Knight of the Garter
Created Knight of the Garter
French Marriage
Mary marries Francis and later becomes Queen Consort of France
Marriage to Francis
Mary Queen of Scots marries the French dauphin Francis
Marriage to Mary of Scots
Francis marries Mary Queen of Scots and strengthens the Franco Scottish alliance
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Intercepts Mary with 800 men & takes her to Dunbar Castle informing her of a rebellion
Marriage
Escorted by Bothwell to Dunbar Castle believing there may be a rebellion in Edinburgh
Marriage
Intercepted by Bothwell with 800 men on her return to Edinburgh
Pope
Appointed Pope
Excommunication
James I introduces a Bill to classify all catholics as excommunicates
Legislation
James I introduces a Bill to classify all catholics as excommunicates
Warning to Commons
Charles presses the Commons to decide quickly whether it will grant subsidies.
Warning to Commons
Charles presses the Commons to decide quickly whether it will grant subsidies.
Message from Beverley on Hull
Charles reports Hotham's refusal to Parliament and demands redress.
Message from Beverley on Hull
Charles reports Hotham's refusal to Parliament and demands redress.
Refusal to March from Bishopsgate
Lockyer joins soldiers at Bishopsgate who resist orders to leave London before grievances over pay and service are resolved.
Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle
A congress assembles at the Free Imperial City of Aachen, called Aix-la-Chapelle, in the west of the Holy Roman Empire
Execution
Hebert is executed alongside some of his fellow Hebertists
Independence of Mexico
Mexico is proclaimed independent
Siege of Rome
Oudinot lays siege to Rome
1st Circumnavigation
Begins the 1st single handed yacht voyage around the world
Election
Loses the North-West Manchester by-election by just 429 votes
Senate Fifth Officer Testimony
Gives evidence about lifeboat loading, his return toward the wreckage and the rescue of people from the water.
Senate Lookout Recalled
Returns for further questioning about visibility, lookout conditions and the iceberg sighting.
Senate Quartermaster Testimony
Gives evidence about steering Titanic, lifeboat 6 and events before and after the collision.
Senate Second Officer Recalled
Returns to the inquiry for additional questioning about Titanic's navigation and evacuation procedures.
Titanic Survivor Papers Entered
Requests that survivor lists and Herbert Pitman's memoranda be entered into the official Senate inquiry record.
Australian Division Landing Orders Issued
Bridges issues final instructions for the 1st Australian Division's role in the ANZAC landing.
Bigali Reserve Maintained before Landing
Mustafa Kemal keeps the 19th Division ready as a mobile reserve on the eve of the Allied landings.
Covering Force Embarks for Anzac
Sinclair-MacLagan's 3rd Australian Brigade embarks as the covering force for the ANZAC landing.
Naval Gunfire Support Allocated to Landing Beaches
Hamilton coordinates with naval commanders to allocate bombardment and transport support for the landings.
New Zealand Division Embarks from Lemnos
Godley's New Zealand and Australian Division prepares to follow the first Australian waves ashore.
Arrest of Roger Casement
Returns to Ireland with a brigade of German POWs in a German submarine
Declaration of Government
Declaration of Provisional Government of the Irish Republic from the rebel held GPO
Easter Rebellion
24-29 April, during the Easter Rebellion seeks immediate independence for Ireland
Easter Rebellion
Declaration of Provisional Government of the Irish Republic from the rebel held GPO. 24-29 April, the rebellion seeks independence for Ireland
James Caird Voyage
Leaves Elephant Island in the James Caird with five companions to seek rescue from South Georgia
Provisional Government
Declaration of Provisional Government of the Irish Republic from the rebel held GPO
Siege of Dublin
24-29 April, leads 125 men & captures the Boland mill during the Easter Rebelion
Bolshevik Party
Lenin and Stalin guide the work of the 7th Alln Conference of the Bolshevik Party
Congress of Soviets
Lenin and Stalin guide the work of the 7th Alln Conference of the Bolshevik Party
Fifteenth Brigade Counterattacks Villers-Bretonneux
Elliott's 15th Australian Brigade counterattacks at night during the recapture of Villers-Bretonneux.
Villers-Bretonneux Counterattack Supported
Haig supports the counterattack that restores the Allied position east of Amiens.
Rule of Mosul
Mosul is declared part of Iraq
Sixth FA Cup Victory
Ducat captains Villa to an extra-time FA Cup final victory over Huddersfield Town.
Berlin Treaty
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Berlin Treaty
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
German Soviet Pact
A German-Soviet non-aggression pact is concluded.
Neutrality
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Neutrality
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Treaty of Berlin
Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Treaty of Berlin, renewing the neutral relationship established after Rapallo.
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
Stresemann signs the Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union while maintaining Germany's western Locarno policy.
Treaty of Friendship
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Treaty of Friendship
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Budget
Accompanies Churchill during his 4th budget speech
Budget
Churchill makes his 4th budget speech
Independence of Germany
Henlein demands full independence for the Sudeten Germans
Independence of Sudetenland
Henlein demands full independence for the Sudeten Germans
President of Estonia
Appointed President of Estonia
Sudeten Germans demands for autonomy is rejected by the Prague Government
The Sudeten Germans demands for autonomy is rejected by the Prague Government
Sudeten Germans demands for autonomy is rejected by the Prague Government
The Sudeten Germans demands for autonomy is rejected by the Prague Government
European Situation
Continues challenging the government to build a credible anti-aggression front in Europe.
Barttle of Narvik
Presses for stronger action while Allied commanders delay a frontal assault.
Delayed Assault
Faces frustration over delays in the Allied attack on Narvik.
Delayed Assault
Mackesy resists an immediate frontal assault on Narvik because of the risks to his troops.
Delayed Assault
Resists an immediate frontal assault because of terrain and troop readiness.
Narvik Front
Coordinates Norwegian pressure on Dietl's isolated mountain troops.
Reich Commissioner
Appointed Reich Commissioner for Norway
Reich Commissioner
Appointed Reich Commissioner for Norway
Reich Commissioner
Appointed Reich Commissioner for Norway
Free French
Approves Operation Ironclad in Cabinet, invasion of Madagascar with the Free French. Agrees the invasion of Madagascar with the Free French
Invasion of Madagascar
Approves Operation Ironclad in Cabinet, invasion of Madagascar with the Free French. Agrees the invasion of Madagascar with the Free French
Operation Ironclad
Approves Operation Ironclad in Cabinet, invasion of Madagascar with the Free French
Execution
Executed by the Germans during a raid on Greek parisans
Liberation of Buchenwald
Arranges for photograps of Buchenwald camp victims to be circulated around the Cabinet
Siege of Berlin
1st day of the battle, defends Berlin with 4 Divs, 60,000 men & 50-60 tanks
Witness Testimony at Nuremberg
Gisevius testified as a defence witness about opposition circles and the Nazi leadership.
Capture of Mandalay
The Government recaptures Manadalay from the Kachin rebels
Capture of San Jose
Leads the National Liberation Party which captures San Jose
Reballion of Kachin
The Government recaptures Manadalay from the Kachin rebels
Resignation of Teodoro Picado
Picado resigns & the regular army is disbanded
Capital
Parliament ratifes Amman becoming capital of an enlarged Jordan
Rule of Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
Rule of Hebron
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
Rule of Jerusalem
The eastern part of Jerusalem will be ruled by Jordan
Rule of Nablus
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
Rule of Palestine
The Jordanian Parliament ratifies a proposal to annex Palestinian land
Rule of Ramallah
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
Knighthood
Churchill is knighted
Conference of Bandung
Says Asia will never forget the 1st atom bomb dropped by the USA. Resolutions passed include arms reduction & abolition of nuclear weapons
Conference of Bandung
Speaks out in support of unification between Cyprus & Greece
Conference of Bandung
Attends the Bandung Conference and promotes Afro-Asian cooperation and non-alignment.
Conference of Bandung
Nehru participates in the Bandung Conference, whose final declaration promotes peaceful coexistence and international cooperation.
Provisional Government
Kerensky develops his views through provisional government after 1917.
Departure for New Orleans
Lee left Dallas by bus for New Orleans after failing to secure new employment in the Dallas area.
Lillian Murret Temporary Residence
After reaching New Orleans, Lee stayed temporarily with his aunt Lillian Murret while searching for work.
Ruth Paines Garage
Lee Harvey Oswald rents a room in Dallas but stores some of his possessions in Ruth Paines garage
Scottish Cup Victory
Wins the Scottish Cup in his first weeks as Celtic manager, defeating Dunfermline at Hampden.
Scottish Cup Winning Captain
Captains Celtic to Scottish Cup victory over Dunfermline at Hampden.
Bombing of Kampuchea
About 100 B-52s drop bombs northwest of Saigon near the Kampuchean border
Indochina Peoples Conference
Urges coordination among Indochinese movements against US-backed governments
Demonstrations
200,000 people attend an anti war demonstrations in Washington DC
Apollo 16 Subsatellite Deployment
Deploys the Particles and Fields subsatellite from Casper before the return to Earth.
Apollo 16 Trans-Earth Injection
Pilots Casper during the burn that sends Apollo 16 from lunar orbit toward Earth.
Assassination of Andreas von Mirbach
Occupation of the West German embassy & murder of Andreas von Mirbach and Dr. Heinz Hillegaart
Assassination of Andreas von Mirbach
Occupation of the West German embassy & murder of Andreas von Mirbach and Dr. Heinz Hillegaart
Siege of Stockholm
The West German embassy in Stockholm was seized by members of the RAF; two of the hostages are murdered as the German Government under Chancellor Helmut Schmidt refuses to give in to their demands
Government
Ends curbs on grain exports to Russia
Washington Negotiations Report
Returns with the American framework and gives Thatcher and senior colleagues a full report on the Washington negotiations, including unresolved concerns about Argentine participation in interim administration.
Political Parties
Turkeys military Government permits the foundation of political parties
La Liga Title-Clinching Brace
Scores twice in a 6-0 victory over Real Betis as Real Madrid secure the league title.
Twenty-Third La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their twenty-third Spanish league championship.
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Headless Cross
Sings on Headless Cross, strengthening the late-1980s Black Sabbath line-up.
Head of State Takes Office
Nazarbayev becomes republican head of state before independence
Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope, named in honour of astronomer Edwin Hubble, is launched aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-31. It is deployed into orbit the following day.
President Created
Nursultan Nazarbayev becomes President of the Kazakh SSR
Restoration of Multiparty Politics
Mobutu announces an end to the formal one-party system and permits political pluralism.
Assembly of the Serb People
The Serb deputies form the Assembly of the Serb People in Bosnia and Herzegovina representative of the Bosnian Serb population, ending the tripartite coalition
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Serb deputies form the Assembly of the Serb People in Bosnia and Herzegovina representative of the Bosnian Serb population, ending the tripartite coalition
Bombing of Bishopsgate
The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
IRA
The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
IRA - Bombing of Bishopsgate
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
IRA - Bombing of Bishopsgate
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
IRA - Bombing of Bishopsgate
IRA context for John Roy Major: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
International Accord
Israeli and PLO negotiators agreed on an accord to give the Palestinians control of health care, taxation, education and other services in West Bank areas still controlled by Israel
Rule of West Bank
Israeli and PLO negotiators agreed on an accord to give the Palestinians control of health care, taxation, education and other services in West Bank areas still controlled by Israel
Kiriyenko Confirmed after Duma Standoff
Secures State Duma confirmation of Sergei Kiriyenko after repeated parliamentary resistance.
Siege of Kirkuk
US forces catch a Turkish special team entering Krkuk
Inauguration
Formally inaugurated during the Papal Inauguration Mass
Reform of Government
Announces that a ruling which prevented women from watching men playing sports in stadiums would soon be reversed
Bundestag Lisbon Approval
Heads the government as the Bundestag approves legislation accompanying German ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.
Four Goals Against Real Madrid
Scores all four Borussia Dortmund goals in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
Venus Super-Rotation
Analysis of Akatsuki data shows that thermal tides play a major role in maintaining Venus's atmospheric super-rotation.
Ukraine Aid Package
Signs a major aid package after congressional approval.
Births on April 24
Birth of Edmund Cartwright
Birth of Edmund Cartwright
Birth of Henri Philippe Petain
Birth of Henri Philippe Petain, in the Pas de Calais, son of a peasant familly
Birth of Hugh Dowding
Hugh Dowding is born in Moffat, Scotland.
Hugh Dowding Born
The future commander of RAF Fighter Command is born.
Birth of Anthony Edward Visconti
Birth of Anthony Edward Visconti, later record producer, arranger, musician and major glam rock collaborator.
Birth of Anthony Visconti
Birth of Anthony Visconti. Birth of Anthony Edward Visconti
Deaths on April 24
Death of Benedict XII
Benedict XII died at Avignon after a pontificate centred on ecclesiastical and administrative reform.
Death of Jacques Rene Hebert
Death of Jacques Rene Herbert, executed
Death of Anastasi Siouli
Death of Anastasi Siouli, executed by the Nazis
Death of Wallis Simpson
Death of Wallis Simpson
Battles on April 24
Battle of Danoura
Defeated in battle & drowned, & loses the Imperial Sword
Battle of Danoura
Becomes undisputed Emperor but Japan sinks into civil war between the Shoguns
Battle of Danoura
Defeats the Taira clan
Battle of Islip
Cromwell routs a detachment of Royalist horse at Islip during his raid against the king's artillery train.
Battle of Fehmarn
Wachtmeister commands the Swedish squadron defeated by the Danish fleet at Fehmarn.
Battle of Narvik
Delays a frontal assault because of terrain and troop readiness.
Battle of Berlin
1st day of the Battle of Berlin with 1,000,000 plus Russians against 60,000 Germans
Battle of Berlin
1st day of the battle, defends Berlin with 4 Divs, 60,000 men & 50-60 tanks
Coronations on April 24
Coronation
Rides to the Tower with an escort led John de Vere with fears of unrest