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Siege of Northampton
The Royal Army attacks Simon Montfort but is held back on the first day
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The Royal Army attacks Simon Montfort but is held back on the first day
A Regency is assumed by the Duke of Albany
His successor, James, is held by the English
Clarence's submission strengthens Edward IV by adding about 4,000 men to the Yorkist army.
Marches Yorkists on London while Warwick is in Coventry
Clarence submits to Edward & increases the Yorkist army by 4,000
Henry VIIIs 5th Parliament closes
Knighted for circumnavigation of the globe. Elizabeth I knights Drake on the deck of the Golden Hind at Deptford, London
Knighted for circumnavigation
Tried for treason at Trim after accusations connected with the Nugent rebellion
Captures Dundee
Captures Dundee
Captures Dundee
Destroys Barbary shipping at Porto Farina and demonstrates English naval power
Charles promised that Parliament would arrange payment of arrears owed to the army.
The Declaration of Breda offers terms that make restoration acceptable to Parliament and the army.
Charles II issues the declaration offering pardon, religious moderation, property settlement and army arrears.
Issues the Declaration of Breda promising pardon, religious toleration and settlement of army arrears.
Hyde helps shape the moderate royal policy offered in the Declaration of Breda.
Charles II promises pardon, religious toleration and settlement of soldiers' arrears in the Declaration of Breda.
Nicholas assists the royal administration as Charles II prepares the declaration for England.
Charles issued proposals designed to secure a peaceful restoration of monarchy.
Grenville carried Charles's declaration and letters from Breda to England.
Hyde helped formulate the declaration's promises and political language.
Charles promised a broad pardon while leaving Parliament to identify limited exceptions.
Charles issued the Declaration of Breda promising a parliamentary settlement and qualified clemency.
Charles addressed Monck directly to encourage army support for an orderly restoration.
Charles promised religious indulgence for peaceful differences of conscience, subject to parliamentary legislation.
Charles proposed that disputed property transfers should be resolved by Parliament.
Nicholas assisted with the letters and administrative documents accompanying the declaration.
Patents his invention, the Power Loom
Patents his invention, the Power Loom
Mirabeau received a major public funeral and was interred in the newly designated Pantheon after his death.
Girondin leader Maximin Isnard proposes the creation of a nine-member Committee of Public Safety
Girondin leader Maximin Isnard proposes the creation of a nine-member Committee of Public Safety.
The US declares a 90 day embargo in preparation for war with Britain
The US declares a 90 day embargo in preparation for war with Britain
Assumes office as Supreme Director following the resignation of Bernardo O'Higgins.
Recieves an ultimatum from Russia to restore the status quo to the Danube. Forced to obey Russias ultimatum by Britain & France
Wellington signs the Saint Petersburg Protocol with Russia to intervene in the Greek revolt against Turkey
Wellington signs the Saint Petersburg Protocol with Russia to intervene in the Greek revolt against Turkey
Wellington signs the Saint Petersburg Protocol with Russia to intervene in the Greek revolt against Turkey
Rejects the Imperial Crown offered by the Parliament of Frankfurt
Rani Lakshmibai escapes from Jhansi after British forces breach the city's defences.
Carries resolution to go into committee for reform. Carries a resolution to reform the Irish Anglican Church for disestablishment. Boosts popular support & reunites the Liberals
Helps issue an International address to European and American workers condemning violence in Belgium.
Signs a truce ending active hostilities between Chile and Bolivia.
Campero's government signs a truce ending active warfare with Chile.
A meeting of Imperial Prime Minister's held in London
Plehve blames the Jews for revolutionary feeling. 50 Jews are killed during an anti-Jewish pogrom
Creates the National Insurance Institute as the state expands control over life insurance
Rejects Lenin's demand for Soviet power.
Presents a program rejecting support for the Provisional Government
Calls for all power to pass to the Soviets.
Asserts that Russia is "passing from the first stage of the revolutionwhich, owing to the insufficient class consciousness and organisation of the proletariat, placed power in the hands of the bourgeoisieto its second stage, which must place power in the hands of the proletariat and
Calls for a new "revolutionary International, an International against the social-chauvinists and against the Center" which later becomes the Comintern (Third International) formed in 1919.
Condemns the Provisional Government as bourgeois and urges "no support" for it, as "the utter falsity of all its promises should be made clear" & condemns World War I as a "predatory imperialist war" and the "revolutionary defensism" of foreign social democrat parties, calling for
In Russian the "Aprelskiye Tezisy", the April Theses formed a programme developed by Lenin during the 1917 Russian Revolution in which Lenin calls for Soviet control of the state & When published the theses contributed to the July Days rising and to the subsequent coup
Lenin delivers his April Thesis, states that Russia will become a republic of soviets.
Lenin succeeded in persuading the Bolsheviks of his arguments as laid out in the April Theses and they provided much of the ideological groundwork that later led to the October Revolution.
The April Theses are published in the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda and read by Lenin at two meetings of the All-Russia Conference of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers Deputies.
of October 1917, bringing the Bolsheviks to power.
revolutionary defeatism.
the poorest sections of the peasants"
Takes part in Bolshevik discussions after Lenin presents his theses
Supports Lenin's demand for a new revolutionary course
Haig's armies begin intensive artillery preparation before the planned Arras offensive.
In Russian the "Aprelskiye Tezisy", the April Theses formed a programme developed by Lenin during the 1917 Russian Revolution in which Lenin calls for Soviet control of the state & When published the theses contributed to the July Days rising and to the subsequent coup
Lenin succeeded in persuading the Bolsheviks of his arguments as laid out in the April Theses and they provided much of the ideological groundwork that later led to the October Revolution.
The April Theses are published in the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda and read by Lenin at two meetings of the All-Russia Conference of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers Deputies.
of October 1917, bringing the Bolsheviks to power
Stalin takes part in the conference of leading members of the Bolshevik Party and in the joint meeting of Bolshevik and Menshevik delegates to the Alln Conference of Soviets where Lenin expounds his April Theses
In the April Theses Lenin calls for a new "revolutionary International, an International against the social-chauvinists and against the Center" which later becomes the Comintern (Third International) formed in 1919. Calls for a new "revolutionary International, an International against the social-chauvinists and against the Center" which later becomes the Comintern (Third International) formed in 1919
Stalin takes part in the conference of leading members of the Bolshevik Party and in the joint meeting of Bolshevik and Menshevik delegates to the Alln Conference of Soviets where Lenin expounds his April Theses
In the April Theses Lenin calls for a new "revolutionary International, an International against the social-chauvinists and against the Center" which later becomes the Comintern (Third International) formed in 1919. Calls for a new "revolutionary International, an International against the social-chauvinists and against the Center" which later becomes the Comintern (Third International) formed in 1919
Stalin takes part in the conference of leading members of the Bolshevik Party and in the joint meeting of Bolshevik and Menshevik delegates to the Alln Conference of Soviets where Lenin expounds his April Theses
The April Theses are published in the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda and read by Lenin at two meetings of the All-Russia Conference of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers Deputies
Lenin presents the April Theses, rejecting support for the Provisional Government and demanding transfer of power to the Soviets.
Condemns the Provisional Government as bourgeois and urges "no support" for it, as "the utter falsity of all its promises should be made clear" & condemns World War I as a "predatory imperialist war" and the "revolutionary defensism" of foreign social democrat parties, calling for revolutionary defeatism
Publication of "The April Theses"
Haig's forces help stop the German advance toward Amiens during the Battle of the Avre.
Sets out Labour criticism of the government’s foreign policy.
The British Expeditionar Force capitulates at Dunkirk
Recaptures Benghazi from the Allies
Sato's Thirty-First Division reaches the Kohima area and begins operations against the Allied position.
Appointed Commander of the Twentieth US Air Force
Appointed Commander of the Twentieth US Air Force
Soviet forces capture Bratislava from German control.
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
The North Atlantic Treaty is signed
The North Atlantic Treaty is signed
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
The western powers & the US are committed to the defense of Germany & Berlin
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Present at the signing ceremony
The North Atlantic Treaty is signed
Describes the Treaty as a "sheild against agression & the fear of agression"
The western powers & the US are committed to the defense of Germany & Berlin
Supports the creation of NATO as a cornerstone of Western security policy
Signs the North Atlantic Treaty on Canada behalf.
Signs the North Atlantic Treaty for Canada.
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance. Schuman was instrumental in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Schuman also signed the Treaty of Washington for France
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance. Schuman was instrumental in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Schuman also signed the Treaty of Washington for France
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance
Participation of the United States was thought necessary both to counter the military power of the USSR and to prevent the revival of nationalist militarism, so talks for a new military alliance results in the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C. on 4 April 1949. It included the five Treaty of Brussels states plus the United States, Canada, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Denmark and Iceland
Participation of the United States was thought necessary both to counter the military power of the USSR and to prevent the revival of nationalist militarism, so talks for a new military alliance results in the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C. on 4 April 1949. It included the five Treaty of Brussels states plus the United States, Canada, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Denmark and Iceland
McCone raised concerns about verifying underground nuclear explosions and supported further experiments to improve detection methods before relying on a comprehensive test ban.
Transfers power back to elected civilian government
U Nu returns as Prime Minister after the 1960 election
bin Abdullah participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Delivers a major speech opposing the Vietnam War at Riverside Church
Apollo 6 conducts the second uncrewed Saturn V test.
Police arrest Baader and his comrades for the arson
Shot dead while stepping out onto a motel room balcony in Memphis
Establishment of the Jewish settlemet in Hebron
The Criminal District Court denied Shaw's change-of-venue motion on April 4, 1968.
The Tenth Kuomintang National Congress again confirms his leadership while the government begins limited supplementary elections for national representative bodies.
The leader of a "Red Army faction", arrested
Announces the new Government will implement the Northern Ireland Constitution
Announces in Parliament will continue policies of the previous Government
Sturgis was interviewed during the Rockefeller Commission's examination of allegations connecting him with the Kennedy assassination.
Bhutto, who had returned to Pakistan after completing her studies, is placed under house arrest in the wake of her fathers imprisonment and subsequent execution
Despite the accusation being "widely doubted by the public" and despite many clemency appeals from foreign leaders, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is hanged. Bhutto, who had returned to Pakistan after completing her studies, is placed under house arrest in the wake of her fathers imprisonment and subsequent execution
The execution of the former Prime Minister provokes lasting political controversy.
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is executed after conviction in a disputed murder case.
The Islamic penal code is introduced; Bhutto hanged
Bhutto's execution occurs while Zia's government expands Islamic criminal legislation.
Prepares 3 Commando Brigade for South Atlantic deployment.
HMS Conqueror sails south from Faslane.
The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)
The United Kingdoms United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands
The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)
The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)
The United Kingdom's United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands
Lighthousekeeper and radio ham Reg Silvey makes radio contact with the UK and continues clandestine broadcasts throughout the occupation
The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)
Benazir Bhuttos brother Shahnawaz is killed under suspicious circumstances in France
Begins an 11 day tour of the Far East
Welcomes a United States assistance package supporting privatization, humanitarian aid and nuclear dismantlement after the Vancouver summit.
Taliban supporters proclaim Omar Amir of the Faithful during a gathering in Kandahar.
The Taliban, under the leadership of Mullah Muhammad Omar, seizes control of Kabul and implements a strict interpretation of Islamic law
The Taliban, under the leadership of Mullah Muhammad Omar, seizes control of Kabul and implements a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Appointed Emir, spiritual ruler
The Taliban, under the leadership of Mullah Muhammad Omar, seizes control of Kabul and implements a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Wrapped in the cloak of the Prophet & proclaimed Emir, spiritual ruler. The Taliban, under the leadership of Mullah Muhammad Omar, seizes control of Kabul and implements a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Releases Ecstasy, continuing his late-career focus on long-form guitar-based songwriting.
Receives Council demands for implementation of Resolution 1402 during West Bank fighting
Promulgates the transitional constitutional framework governing institutions created by the peace settlement.
It is was announced that the wedding will be delayed for one day to 9 April to allow the Prince of Wales and some of the invited dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
This record states: As the wife of the Prince of Wales, Mrs Parker Bowles will be styled Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cornwall and that upon the Princes accession to the throne.
This record states: she would not be known as Queen Camilla but as Her Royal Highness The Princess Consort.
Parliament re-elects Voronin for a second presidential term
MESSENGER begins its primary year-long orbital science campaign to map Mercury and study its composition, magnetic field and environment.
Returns as prime minister after Smer wins elections.
Sworn in as President after winning the 2018 election
Begins elected presidency after the 2018 transfer of power
Sarraj's Government of National Accord confronts Khalifa Haftar's offensive against Tripoli.
Launches an offensive toward Tripoli.
Starmer assumes the constitutional role of Leader of His Majesty's Official Opposition.
Labour members elect Starmer as party leader.
Visits Bucha after its liberation and calls international attention to killings of civilians.
Addresses Romania's Parliament after visiting liberated communities around Kyiv.
Welcomes Finland joining NATO.
Palanque-Delabrouille highlights DESI measurements of the expansion history in seven cosmic-time intervals, demonstrating percent-level precision relevant to dark-energy evolution.
Levi announces DESI first-year cosmology results measuring expansion across 11 billion years and revealing subtle differences that could indicate evolving dark energy.
Birth of Henry IV, son of Blanche of Lancaster
Birth of Henry IV, son of John of Gaunt & grandson of Edward III. Birth of Henry IV
Birth of Theodor August Otto Wilhelm Habicht
Birth of McKinley Morganfield, Mississippi
Elmer Bernstein, movie music composer is born in NYC
Birth of Gary Moore
Death of Robert III, after capture of younger son James by the English
Death of Andre Massena
Death of Martin Luther King Jr
Shot dead while stepping out onto a motel room balcony in Memphis
Bhutto dies by hanging at Rawalpindi Central Jail.
Defeats a superior Russian army
Fights at the Battle of Mockern
De Wet surrounds a British detachment near Reddersburg and compels its surrender after sustained fighting.
Crowned King of Scotland
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