Capture of Brittany
Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest
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April 28 in History
This permanent archive page contains 151 World History Database records for April 28, spanning 1373 to 2025. Recorded topics include Capture of Brittany; Invasion of Brittany; Parliament.
Total: 151Events: 133Births: 3Deaths: 9Battles: 6Countries: 30
Events on April 28
Invasion of Brittany
Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest
Parliament
Presides over the "good Parliament", the Treaty of Bruges is renewed for another year
Parliament
Appointed Speaker of the Commons "to speak" for the Commons in the Good Parliament
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the Commons "to speak" for the Commons in the Good Parliament
Parliament
Opening of Henry VIIIs 7th Parliament
Burial
Elizabeths funeral takes place in Westminster Abbey
Parliament
The lower house has 406 members representing 90 county seats & 370 borough seats
Armistice
Secures an Armistice with the Aerdinians
Armistice of Cherasco
Napoleon concluded the Armistice of Cherasco with Sardinia, securing French gains and freeing his army to concentrate against Austria.
Kullervo Premiere
Conducts the first public performance of Kullervo in Helsinki.
Accession
Succeeds Zakarine as king of Luang Prabang under the French protectorate
Reform of Parliament
Introduces a Bill to the House of Commons to set up Wage Boards
Legislation
Churchills Bill has its 2nd reading in the House of Commons
Budget
The Lords is presented with the Budget & passes it without a division
Budget
The Lords passes the Budget without a division
Budget Reaches Lords
The Lords receives the Budget and passes it without a division.
FA Cup Victory
Captains Newcastle United to victory in the FA Cup replay.
Newcastle United Cup Captain
Helps defeat Barnsley by two goals at Goodison Park.
Newcastle United First FA Cup
Oversees Newcastle United's first FA Cup triumph after a 2-0 replay victory over Barnsley at Goodison Park.
Capture of Kornilov
Is captured by Austro-Hungarian forces after heavy fighting.
First Krithia Attack Launched
Hunter-Weston launches the first Allied attempt to capture Krithia and advance toward Achi Baba.
First Krithia Offensive Fails
Hamilton's first Helles offensive fails to break the Ottoman line despite heavy Allied casualties.
Arleux Operations Supported
Haig supports British and Canadian attacks around Arleux during the later Arras fighting.
Bolshevik Party
The Bolsheviks organize the Red Guard
Mobilization
The Bolsheviks organize the Red Guard
Reballion of Rudolf Eglhofer
Leads a "Red Army" of 20,000 workers from Munichs factories
Budget
Churchill presents his first budget and announces the Government's intention to restore sterling's gold parity.
Economy of Great Britain
The budget announces sterling's return at the pre-war rate of approximately 4.86 United States dollars per pound.
Income Tax
Churchill's budget combines the gold-standard announcement with reductions in the standard rate of income tax.
Return to Gold
Churchill announces restoration of sterling's pre-war gold parity.
Soviet Criticism
Kerensky develops his views through soviet criticism after 1917.
Succession
Succeeds Fuad I as King while still a minor.
Daladier & Bonnet invite Britain to defend Czech from German invasion, Britain
Daladier & Bonnet invite Britain to defend Czech from German invasion, Britain refuses
Invasion of Czech
Daladier & Bonnet invite Britain to defend Czech from German invasion
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
The Anglo-German Naval Agreement is renounced by Adolf Hitler
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
The Anglo-German Naval Agreement is renounced by Adolf Hitler. Hitler says all he requests from Poland is Danzig & the Polish Corridor
Hitler denounces Germany's non-aggression pact with Poland
Hitler denounces Germany's non-aggression pact with Poland. Hitler accuses Britain of "encirclement"
Polish Corridor
Hitler says all he requests from Poland is Danzig & the Polish Corridor
Rule of Gdansk
Hitler says all he requests from Poland is Danzig & the Polish Corridor
Rule of Polish Corridor
Hitler says all he requests from Poland is Danzig & the Polish Corridor
Chasseurs Alpins
Commands Chasseurs Alpins battalions operating near Narvik.
French Expeditionary Force
Commands French mountain troops deployed for the Narvik campaign.
Narvik Land Campaign
Valentini commands Chasseurs Alpins battalions deployed with the French expeditionary force near Narvik.
Invasion of Greece
Germany occupies Yugoslavia and Greece
Presidential Election
Congress elected Isaias Medina Angarita president under the indirect electoral system.
Rule of Greece
Germany occupies Yugoslavia and Greece
General Maximum Price Regulation
The OPA imposes broad price ceilings to restrain wartime inflation.
Operation Overlord
German torpedo boats nearly discover a mock landing but all 600 soldiers are drowned
Arrest of Heinrich Himmler
Hitler orders von Greim and Reitsch to fly to Doenitzs headquarters at Ploen, Field Marshal von Greim is ordered by Hitler to arrest the "traitor" Himmler
Arrest of Heinrich Himmler
Hitler orders von Greim and Reitsch to fly to Doenitzs headquarters at Ploen, Field Marshal von Greim is ordered by Hitler to arrest the "traitor" Himmler
Arrest of Heinrich Himmler
Hitler orders von Greim and Reitsch to fly to Doenitzs headquarters at Ploen, Field Marshal von Greim is ordered by Hitler to arrest the "traitor" Himmler
Execution
Mussolini, his mistress & members of his entourage are shot by Italian partisans. Captured & shot by Italian partisans while attempting to escape to Switzerland
Execution
Executed by Italian partisans, Mussolinis mistress
Peace
Himmler asks Count Bernadotte to convey a peace proposal to US General Dwight David Eisenhowerr
Siege of Berlin
Heinrici rejects Hitler's command to hold Berlin at all costs & is relieved of his command
Capture of Harbin
Communist forces consolidate control of Harbin after the Soviet withdrawal from Manchuria
Prime Minister Appointed
Begins a short prime ministerial term while still king
Prime Minister of Iran
Appointed Prime Minister of Iran after two weeks of rioting in Abadan
Government
The US occupation of Japan comes to an end. Japan is self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of World War II in the Pacific
Independence of Japan
Japan is self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of World War II in the Pacific
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Steps down as the military chief of NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Steps down as the military chief of NATO
Occupation
The US occupation of Japan officially ends
Peace Treaty
Japan becomes self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of WW II in the Pacific
Resignation of Dwight David Eisenhower
Steps down as the military chief of NATO
Rule of Japan
The US occupation of Japan comes to an end. Japan becomes self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of WW II in the Pacific
Rule of Japan
Japan is self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of World War II in the Pacific
Rule of Japan
The US occupation of Japan officially ends
Security Treaty
The Security Treaty with the USA comes into effect
Treaty of Security
Signs a peace Treaty with the USA
Treaty of Security
The Security Treaty with the USA comes into effect
Treaty of Taipei
The Republic of China and Japan sign the Treaty of Taipei, formally ending the state of war between them.
Declaration of War
War breaks out in Saigon
Reballion of Binh Xuyen
Supporters of Diem defeat Bao Dai & force Binh Xuyen rebels out of the capital
Cabinet Formed
Forms a new SLPP government after taking office as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Appointed
Appointed Prime Minister after the death of Milton Margai
Final Meeting and Retirement
McCone met President Johnson for the final time as DCI, urged stronger personal intelligence briefings for his successor, and retired as William Raborn took office.
PBS Critique Appearance
Appears with The Doors on the PBS programme Critique.
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Makes a broadcast saying, "I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President"
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Reads out de Gaulles resignation communique to the French nation
Arsenal's First European Trophy
Manages Arsenal to the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup after a 4-3 aggregate victory over Anderlecht.
Fairs Cup Trophy-Clinching Goal
Scores the goal that completes Arsenal's 3-0 comeback victory over Anderlecht and secures the Fairs Cup.
Starman
Releases Starman as a single, helping introduce the Ziggy Stardust persona to a wider British audience.
Social Contract
Presents the Employment Protection Bill as part of Labour's industrial relations programme.
Assassination of Jurgen Ponto
Jurgen Ponto, Head of Dresdner Bank, is shot and killed in front of his house in Oberursel in a kidnapping that went wrong, those involved are Brigitte Mohnhaupt, Christian Klar, and Susanne Albrecht, the last bei
Assassination of Jurgen Ponto
Jurgen Ponto, Head of Dresdner Bank, is shot and killed in front of his house in Oberursel in a kidnapping that went wrong, those involved are Brigitte Mohnhaupt, Christian Klar, and Susanne Albrecht
Assassination of Jurgen Ponto
Jurgen Ponto, Head of Dresdner Bank, is shot and killed in front of his house in Oberursel in a kidnapping that went wrong, those involved are Brigitte Mohnhaupt, Christian Klar, and Susanne Albrecht
Assassination of Jurgen Ponto
Jurgen Ponto, Head of Dresdner Bank, is shot and killed in front of his house in Oberursel in a kidnapping that went wrong, those involved are Brigitte Mohnhaupt, Christian Klar, and Susanne Albrecht
Trial
On the trials 192nd day, the three remaining defendants are convicted of several murders, more attempted murders, and of forming a terrorist organisation; they are sentenced to life imprisonment
Trial
On the trials 192nd day, the three remaining defendants are convicted of several murders, more attempted murders, and of forming a terrorist organisation; they are sentenced to life imprisonment
Assassination of Mohammad Daoud Khan
Revolutionary troops kill Daoud, ending the first Republic of Afghanistan.
Defence of Arg Palace
Daoud refuses to surrender and remains with loyal guards during the final assault on the palace.
Siege of Arg Palace
Government resistance collapses after revolutionary forces surround and storm the presidential palace.
Invasion of Falklands
Organisation of American States supports Argentina's sovereignty claim but calls for peaceful negotiations
OAS Resolution Response
Thanks Haig for American efforts at the OAS but rejects provisions limiting British self-defence, urging Washington to defend Security Council Resolution 502 against competing diplomatic initiatives.
Organisation of American States
Organisation of American States supports Argentina's sovereignty claim but calls for peaceful negotiations
Rule of Falkland Islands
Organisation of American States supports Argentina's sovereignty claim but calls for peaceful negotiations
Akimov Severe Radiation Syndrome
Shows symptoms consistent with the most severe category of acute radiation syndrome while receiving specialist hospital treatment in Moscow.
Chernobyl Evacuation Oversight
Receives reports as Soviet authorities extend evacuation measures beyond Pripyat into the surrounding contaminated region.
Chernobyl Evacuation Oversight
Receives reports as Soviet authorities extend evacuation measures beyond Pripyat into the surrounding contaminated region.
Chernobyl Initial IAEA Response
Directs the IAEA's initial international response as information about radioactive releases from Chernobyl begins reaching member states.
German Unity and European Integration
Supports linking German unification with continued progress toward deeper European integration.
German Unity in European Community
Links German unification with continued commitment to European integration during the special Dublin meeting.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Special Dublin European Council
Represents Italy at the special European Council discussing German unification and Europe's changing political order.
Special Dublin European Council
Hosts the special European Council that agrees a common approach to German unification.
Special Dublin European Council
Represents Germany at the special European Council discussing German unification and the changing political order in Europe.
Special Dublin European Council
Represents Greece as leaders discuss German unification and Europe's changing political order.
Head of State
Mojaddedi becomes interim head of the Islamic State of Afghanistan after the communist government collapses.
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
Civic Accord Signed
Supports a Civic Accord intended to reduce political confrontation and stabilize relations among major institutions and political groups.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, heads a minority coalition Government
Treaty of Schengen
Derycke backs Austria's accession to the Schengen arrangements in Brussels. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Juppe endorses Austria's formal move into the Schengen agreements. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
Treaty of Schengen
Kinkel welcomes Austria's Brussels accession to the Schengen Convention. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
Treaty of Schengen
van Mierlo backs Austria's accession agreement as Schengen continues to widen. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
Acting Governor Appointed
Howard Fergus serves briefly as acting Governor
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
UN Resolution 1540 recognizes the threat posed to international peace and security by nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery, It calls upon greater effort by nations to limit proliferation of such weapons
Spallation Neutron Source First Neutrons
Directs SNS when proton pulses strike the mercury target and produce the facility first neutrons.
Together Through Life
Releases Together Through Life.
Gillian Duffy Incident
Brown apologises after a private remark about voter Gillian Duffy is broadcast.
General Election
Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
General Election - General Election
Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Pedro Sanchez: Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
WSL Title Winning Campaign
Scores the opening goal at Brighton as Arsenal secure the Women's Super League championship.
Agricultural Land Market Law
Signs legislation establishing a regulated agricultural land market in Ukraine.
Parker Crosses Alfven Critical Surface
Leads analysis showing that Parker Solar Probe crosses the Alfvén critical surface and directly samples solar-wind plasma while inside the Sun's outer atmosphere.
Second Quaoar Ring
Pereira and colleagues report a second ring around Quaoar, also orbiting beyond the classical Roche limit.
Canadian Federal Election
Leads the Liberal Party to victory in the federal election.
NHS App Expansion
Starmer welcomes NHS App expansion credited with preventing 1.5 million missed appointments.
Victory Day Ceasefire
Declares a three-day ceasefire to mark the eightieth anniversary of victory in World War II
Births on April 28
Birth of Edward IV
Birth of Edward IV, son of Richard, Duke of York
Birth of Saddam Hussein
Birth of Saddam Hussein, near Tikrit
Birth of Bradley Wiggins
Birth of Bradley Wiggins
Deaths on April 28
Death of Northumberland
A tax-resistant crowd kills Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, while he attempts to enforce the king's financial demands.
Death of Heinrich von Treitschke
Death of Heinrich Gotthard von Treitschke
Death of Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Dies after having been dogged by ill health
Death of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini
Death of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini, shot by Italian partisans
Death of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini
Mussolini, his mistress & members of his entourage are shot by Italian partisans
Death of Clara Petacci
Executed by Italian partisans, Mussolinis mistress
Death of Jacques Maritain
Jacques Maritain dies in Toulouse.
Death of Mohammad Daoud Khan
Daoud is killed with members of his family after loyalists are overwhelmed inside the presidential palace.
Death of Alfred Ernest Alf Ramsey
Death of Alf Ramsey
Battles on April 28
Battle of Cerignola
Serves in de Cordobas Spanish army during their victory against the French
Battle of Narvik
Commands French mountain troops deployed for the Narvik campaign.
Battle of Narvik
Commands Chasseurs Alpins battalions during the Narvik campaign.
Battle of Berlin
General Hans Krebs makes his last telephone call from the Fuhrerbunker to Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel Chief of OKW (German Armed Forces High Command) in Fuerstenberg, Krebs tells Keitel that if relief does not arrive within 48 hours all would be lost
Battle of Berlin
General Hans Krebs makes his last telephone call from the Fuhrerbunker to Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel Chief of OKW (German Armed Forces High Command) in Fuerstenberg, Krebs tells Keitel that if relief does not arrive within 48 hours all would be lost
Battle of Berlin
300,000 Russian soldiers are killed