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Invasion of Bavaria
50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto when they besiege Augsburg
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50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto when they besiege Augsburg
50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto I when they besiege Augsburg
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
At Conway castle Richard is tricked into returning Henry Bolingbrokes lands
Clinton leads English raids against the French coast
Clinton commands the English fleet raiding the French coast near Le Conquet
Charles leaves London for Scotland amid continuing conflict with the English Parliament.
Charles leaves London for Scotland amid continuing conflict with the English Parliament.
Skippon reviews London regiments at Finsbury Fields during Parliament's mobilisation.
Parliament issues instructions for the impressment of 22,000 in London & the east
Parliament issues instructions for the impressment of 22,000 in London & the east
Moves past Perth to Stirling with the Covenanter Army under Baille in persuit
Moves past Perth to Stirling with the Covenanter Army under Baille in persuit
Lays the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory.
The Dutch Republic concludes peace with France at Nijmegen, ending its principal part in the Franco-Dutch War fought under the leadership of William III of Orange.
Charles grants town privileges to Karlskrona beside the developing naval base.
Charles grants town privileges to Karlskrona beside the developing naval base.
Travancore captured Dutch soldiers, weapons, and officers following the victory at Colachel.
De Lannoy became a prisoner of Travancore and later entered Marthanda Varma’s military service.
Ramayyan Dalawa helped organize Travancore’s resistance during the campaign against the Dutch.
Comes to the relief of Fort Pitt, Pontiac later submits to British authority
Suggests "E Pluribus Unum" as a motto for the Seal of the US
Completes Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Records an English-title variant for Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Georges Jacques Danton organized the rising that overthrows the monarchy.
Organizes the rising that overthrows the monarchy
Barras supported the revolutionary movement that overthrew the monarchy during the August insurrection.
Desmoulins worked with Danton and militants of the Theatre-Francais district during the insurrection against the monarchy.
Organizes the rising that overthrows the monarchy
Elected Deputy Commissioner
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob, Lafayette surrenders to Austria
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob, Lafayette surrenders to Austria.
The fall of the monarchy after the insurrection of 10 August strengthens radical clubs and sections in Paris
The fall of the monarchy after the insurrection of 10 August strengthens radical clubs and sections in Paris.
Danton became minister of justice after the overthrow of the monarchy during the August insurrection.
Louis XVI sent orders intended to halt continued fighting by the Swiss Guard as the defense of the Tuileries collapsed.
Louis XVI and the royal family left the Tuileries and sought protection inside the Legislative Assembly.
Lafayette enters Austrian custody after crossing the frontier.
Lafayette is detained by Austria after leaving revolutionary France.
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob
Lafayette crosses the border & surrenders to Austria
Lafayette crosses the border and surrenders to Austria.
The Legislative Assembly suspended Louis XVI and transferred executive authority to a provisional ministerial council.
Napoleon witnessed the revolutionary crisis surrounding the assault on the Tuileries while he was in Paris.
Insurrectionary forces attacked the Tuileries, destroying the remaining practical authority of Louis XVI's constitutional monarchy.
Nelson's right eye is left permanently damaged after the Calvi siege.
Nelson's eyesight is permanently damaged and the right eye later loses its sight.
The British bring Calvi under constant bombardment and the town surrenders.
The British bring Calvi under constant bombardment, and the town surrenders
Captures Bogota
Establishes the Republic of Gran Colombia with himself as President
Signs a treaty defining the Chilean-Bolivian boundary at the twenty-fourth parallel.
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd constitutional term
End of the agricultural strike in eastern England
Holds the first Promenade Concert at Queens Hall, London
Conservatives 340, Liberal Unionists 71, Liberals 177 & Irish Party 82
Wins support for a tighter centralised party organisation.
Becomes associated with the Menshevik faction after the split.
Supports Martov against Lenin in party disputes.
Helps secure adoption of the party programme.
Sides with Martov during the early factional dispute.
The Lords are denied a veto over "money bills" & have 2 yr veto for other bills. Passed by the House of Lords, the duration of Parliament is reduced from 7 to 5 yrs. MPs are to be payed for the first time, 400 pounds a year
The Lords are denied a veto over "money bills" & have 2 yr veto for other bills
The Lords loses its veto over money bills.
Members of Parliament are to receive salaries of 400 pounds a year.
Maximum parliamentary duration is reduced from seven years to five.
The Lords are denied a veto over "money bills" & have 2 yr veto for other bills
Oates takes charge of Christopher as Scott assigns ponies and handlers for the southern journey.
The Lords receives only a two-year delaying power over other bills.
Bulgaria is attacked by Turkey and Romania
Romania gains Southern Dobruja after the Second Balkan War.
Hosts the settlement ending war among the Balkan states.
Gains Southern Dobruja from Bulgaria.
Confirms Greek gains in Macedonia and Salonika.
A final peace is agreed in the Treaty of Bucharest
Accepts territorial losses after defeat.
Hosts the treaty ending the Second Balkan War.
Secures most of Vardar Macedonia for Serbia.
Participates in the settlement ending the war.
The Anglo-Persian Oil Company Acquisition of Capital Act receives Royal Assent.
Addresses wartime regulations affecting Civil Service employees and their availability for national service.
Faces criticism after Goeben and Breslau reach Ottoman waters despite British attempts to intercept them.
Reviews measures concerning domestic food production and distribution during wartime disruption.
Addresses the position of volunteer forces in Ireland during the opening weeks of the war.
The Germans are forced to end their Verdun Operation. The Brusilov Offensive ends with half a million Russian casualties. The attempt to drive Austria out of the war fails
Mustafa Kemal leads the counterattack that drives Allied troops from Chunuk Bair and restores Ottoman control.
The first units of Inglefield's 54th East Anglian Division land at Suvla to reinforce IX Corps.
Walker oversees consolidation of the captured Lone Pine position after four days of close fighting.
Further unsupported attacks around Scimitar Hill fail and exhausted British units fall back from exposed positions.
Hoover directs voluntary conservation and federal controls over wartime food distribution.
French First Army captures Montdidier, helping restore Allied control around the Paris-Amiens railway area.
Attends the BEF GHQ Shell Conference
On 10th August the French 3rd Army launched attacks in the southern sector of the advance. Montdidier was re-captured and the Paris-Amiens railway line was once again in Allied control
Attends the BEF GHQ Shell Conference
Orders anti German troops to the Volga
On 10th August the French 3rd Army launched attacks in the southern sector of the advance. Montdidier was re-captured and the Paris-Amiens railway line was once again in Allied control
The Treaty of Sevres recognises Greek authority over most eastern Aegean islands already administered by Greece.
The Treaty of Sevres transfers Eastern Thrace to Greek administration.
The Treaty of Sevres provides for Greek administration of Smyrna before a future plebiscite.
Under the Treaty of Sevres Hejaz is given its independence
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia
Under the Treaty of Sevres Arabia is given its independence
Under the Treaty of Sevres Arabia is given its independence
Under the Treaty of Sevres Hejaz is given its independence
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia
The Allies complete the occupation of Constantinople
The Allies complete their occupation of Constantinople
Under the Treaty of Sevres Turkey cedes Cyprus to Britain
Under the Treaty of Sevres the Dardanelles are placed under international control
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented
Under the Treaty of Sevres Smyrna is ceded to Greece. Under the Treaty of Sevres Greece is given the adminstration of Smyrna
Under the Treaty of Svres Syria is ceded to France
Under the Treaty of Sevres Eastern Thrace is ceded to Greece
Under the Treaty of Sevres a League of Nations mandate awards Transjordan to Britain
Under the Treaty a League of Nations mandate is set up for Syria. Syria is ceded to France
Under the Treaty of Sevres Turkey cedes Cyprus to Britain. Under the Treaty of Sevres a League of Nations mandate awards Transjordan to Britain
Turkey is to be occupied by British, French & Italian troops. Turkey is forced to renounce much of the Ottoman Empire to the Allies. The Treaty of Sevres leads to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
Under the Treaty of Sevres Greece is given the adminstration of Smyrna. Under the Treaty of Sevres Eastern Thrace, Chios & Smyrna are ceded to Greece. Turkey surrenders all territorial claims in Arab Asia & north Africa.
Under the Treaty of Sevres the Dardanelles are placed under international control. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia.
League mandates are created from former Ottoman territories under the peace settlement.
Part of European Turkey is ceded to Bulgaria
Venizelos signs the Treaty of Sevres, expanding Greek administration in Thrace and around Smyrna.
The Nationalists take Merida on their way to Madrid cutting off the Republicans in Badajoz
The Nationalists take Merida on their way to Madrid cutting off the Republicans in Badajoz
The Council of Aragon is dissolved
The Government invades Aragon, under forces led by General Lister
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
Joins conference discussions concerning munitions and wartime supply.
Represents British supply priorities during talks with American officials.
Hosts Roosevelt at the joint Sunday service aboard Prince of Wales.
Uses the ceremony to emphasize shared Anglo-American values.
Accepts a common statement despite concerns about imperial implications.
Accepts disarmament of aggressor nations after the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Accepts economic cooperation as part of the proposed postwar settlement.
Accepts opposition to territorial changes made without popular consent.
Accepts the goal of freedom from fear and want after Nazi defeat.
Agrees to principles supporting improved access to trade and raw materials.
Commits Britain to a principle of consent in territorial settlement.
Negotiates the wording of the joint declaration with Roosevelt.
Supports a peace allowing nations to live safely within their boundaries.
Supports reducing armaments under a wider system of security.
Attends discussions concerning Anglo-American wartime cooperation and supply.
Supports coordination of American material assistance to Britain.
Attends a joint Sunday service aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
The service visibly demonstrates growing Anglo-American solidarity.
Links postwar security with social welfare and economic advancement.
Places rejection of territorial expansion among the charter's common principles.
Places unhindered maritime movement within the charter's international vision.
Promotes political self-determination within the charter's postwar vision.
Supports an eight-point framework for wartime aims and postwar peace.
Supports establishment of a wider permanent system of general security.
Supports freedom of the seas as a central postwar principle.
Supports international economic cooperation and improved labour standards.
Supports restoration of sovereign rights and self-government after Axis occupation.
Supports the principle that neither country seeks territorial aggrandizement.
The principle anticipates later work toward the United Nations.
Works with Churchill on a statement of common international principles.
Reichenaus 6th Army HQ orders executions to be left to the SD or SS
Reichenaus 6th Army HQ orders executions to be left to the SD or SS
Zelik and the entire crew of Scirè are killed when the submarine is sunk off Haifa during a special-operations mission.
Leaves Britain to take command of the Eighth Army
Operation Tractable incorporated lessons learned from Operation Totalize, notably the effectiveness of mechanized infantry units and tactical bombing raids by heavy bombers. By August 10, Canadian troops had reached Hill 195, north of Falaise, they are unable to advance farther immediately and they had been unable to capture Falaise
By August 10, Canadian troops had reached Hill 195, north of Falaise
By August 10, Canadian troops had reached Hill 195, north of Falaise
The Canadian Armys offensive stalled on August 9, with strong Wehrmacht counterattacks resulting in heavy casualties for the Canadian and Polish armoured and infantry divisions
Truman orders that no additional atomic bombs be used without further presidential authority.
Becomes first president of the ECSC High Authority after the Treaty of Paris enters force.
Secures passage of the Canadian Bill of Rights.
At Oswald's request, FBI agent John Quigley interviewed him in jail about his background and Fair Play for Cuba Committee activities.
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 on the R&B and pop chart with "Fingertips - Pt. 2". Little Stevie Wonder tops the charts with "Fingertips (Pt. II)", the first live single in history to reach No 1
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 on the R&B and pop chart with "Fingertips - Pt. 2". Little Stevie Wonder tops the charts with "Fingertips (Pt. II)", the first live single in history to reach No 1
During the FBI interview, Oswald falsely described a larger New Orleans FPCC membership and referred to the fictitious A. J. Hidell as its president.
Releases Weasels Ripped My Flesh, assembling experimental studio and live performances from the Mothers.
Joins Liverpool from Celtic as Kevin Keegan's replacement.
Appointed President of Ecuador after the return to civilian rule
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam leads the SLV-3 project during India's first experimental flight of its indigenous satellite launch vehicle.
Lawrie McMenemy calls a press conference at the Potters Heron hotel, Ampfield to announce that the European Footballer of the Year Kevin Keegan will be joining Southampton F.C. in the forthcoming summer
Lawrie McMenemy calls a press conference at the Potters Heron hotel, Ampfield to announce that the European Footballer of the Year Kevin Keegan will be joining Southampton F.C. in the forthcoming summer
Releases Shot of Love.
Clashes with Vietnamese forces intensify
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term, after the resignation of Uno
Calls for effective measures restoring Kuwait's sovereignty.
Urges Arab leaders to condemn Iraq's invasion without hesitation.
Supports Arab participation in the coalition opposing occupation.
Magellan enters Venus orbit and begins radar mapping.
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Cambodia passes law establishing the framework for the ECCC
Iran resumes the conversion of uranium at the Isfahan facility, under IAEA safeguards, but does not engage in enrichment of uranium
Morales wins a recall referendum and strengthens his presidential mandate.
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd term
New Horizons results prompt investigation of how Pluto replenishes atmospheric nitrogen while gas escapes to space.
Announces his government's resignation after the Beirut explosion.
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the European Super Cup.
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the European Super Cup victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Signs veterans burn-pit exposure legislation.
Wins his first Turkish Super Lig match as Fenerbahce manager against Adana Demirspor.
Birth of Camillo Benso di Cavour
Birth of Ian Anderson
Birth of Ibrahim Anwar
Killed in battle at Castillion
Death of Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr
Ottos victory ends the Magyars invasion of German states. Defeats the Hungarians & ends their raids across Europe. 50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto when they besiege Augsburg
Defeats the Magyars & Slavs during their Invasion of Germany
Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
The English agree to pay the 1st Danegeld. Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf. About 93 Viking ships raid south east England
Helped by Edward II defeats a Scottish army led by Mar during David IIs minority
Defeated & killed in battle by Edward Balliol
Sees action at the Battle of St Quentin
Clinton takes part in Lord Pembrokes expedition & fights with Spanish forces at the Battle of Saint Quentin
Fights for the Imperialists against the Dutch during the Dutch Rebellion
Defeats the French & leaves northern France defenceless
Defeats the French & leaves north France defenceless
De Lannoy commanded Dutch forces at Colachel and was captured after their defeat.
Marthanda Varma’s Travancore army defeated Dutch East India Company forces at Colachel.
Despatches a reserve division to assist in the defence, but they arrived too late to save the town from recapture, Bonneau withdrawing towards Belfort on 10 August in order to escape German encirclement
On 10th August the French 3rd Army launched attacks in the southern sector of the advance. Montdidier was re-captured and the Paris-Amiens railway line was once again in Allied control
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