Succession
Is acclaimed emperor after Trajan death.
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August 11 in History
This permanent archive page contains 98 World History Database records for August 11, spanning 117 to 2021. Recorded topics include Succession; Death of Magnentius; Invasion of France.
Total: 98Events: 90Births: 1Deaths: 3Battles: 4Countries: 25
Events on August 11
Invasion of France
Requisitions the Exchequer to finance his campaign in Gascony
Arrest of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Northumberland submits to Henry IV & is arrested, his life is spared
Arrest of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Northumberland submits to Henry IV & is arrested, his life is spared
Invasion of France
Sails from Southampton with his army of invasion
Alliance Edward IV and English
The Duke of Burgundy fails to support the English & attacks Champagne
Siege of St Quentin
Count St Pol closes the gates of St Quentin to the English
Peace
Peace between England & Fance is declared after the defection of Henrys allies
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament promulgates a Protestant confession of faith
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer is officially registered by the Parlement of Paris
Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Edict of Boulogne-sur-Mer is officially registered by the Parlement of Paris
Levellers
Overton is arrested after attacking the House of Lords, and his imprisonment strengthens the Leveller argument against arbitrary authority and unelected power
Invasion of Great Britain
The Doutelle sails to Glenuig Bay and Charles travels by land from there to Kinlochmoidart
Naming of Bolivia
The new republic is named Bolivia in honour of Simon Bolivar.
Rule of Peru
Northern Peruvian departments establish North Peru and recognise Santa Cruz as Supreme Protector.
Presidential Election
Lincoln is reelected President on the National Union ticket
Presidential Election
Lincoln wins reelection as President of the United States
Machinery Under Capitalism Resolution
Helps prepare a Brussels Congress resolution on the consequences of machinery under capitalism.
Principle of Declared Confidence
The Crown accepts that governments should command the confidence of Parliament.
President of Bolivia
Baptista begins his constitutional presidential term.
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
Invasion of Alsace
Successfully repels the French invasion of Alsace, Heeringen is awarded the Pour le Merite for outstanding leadership and distinguished military planning
Pour le Merite
Successfully repels the French invasion of Alsace, Heeringen is awarded the Pour le Merite for outstanding leadership and distinguished military planning
East Anglian Headquarters Comes Ashore
By the end of 11 August the 54th Division headquarters and most of its infantry battalions are ashore at Suvla.
Kavak Tepe Advance Pressed by IX Corps
Stopford looks to the newly arrived 54th Division for another attempt toward Kavak Tepe after earlier attacks fail.
Suvla Stalemate Develops
Stopford's corps remains confined near the coast as Ottoman defenders consolidate the surrounding high ground.
Henderson Resignation Accepted
Accepts Arthur Henderson's resignation after disagreement over participation in the Stockholm socialist conference.
Civil Rights
In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
Constitution of Germany
The Chancellor is appointed by the President and is responsible to the Reichstag, serves as little more than a chairman, Cabinet decisions are made by majority vote
Constitution of Germany
The first article of the constitution states that "The power of the state emanates from the people".
Constitution of Germany
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20.
Constitution of Germany
The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law.
Constitution of Germany
In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
Constitution of Germany
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20.
Constitution of Germany
The Weimar constitution is accepted by the National Assembly & signed by the President. The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law.
National Assembly
The Weimar constitution is accepted by the National Assembly & signed by the President
Parliament
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Parliament
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Universal Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Universal Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Weimar Republic
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Weimar Republic
The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law. In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
Deutschlandlied National Anthem
Declares the Deutschlandlied Germany's national anthem during Constitution Day celebrations.
Prohibition
Announces it is time to abolish prohibition
Assassination of Sidqi Bakr
General Bakr Sidqi, who came to power in Iraq in 1936 through a violent coup, is assassinated in Mosul
Coup
General Bakr Sidqi, who came to power in Iraq in 1936 through a violent coup, is assassinated in Mosul. Death of Bakr Sidqi, who came to power in Iraq in 1936 through a violent coup, is assassinated in Mosul
Diplomatic Negotiations at Prague
Benes opens negotiations with the Sudetens
Diplomatic Negotiations at Sudetenland, The
Under British and French pressure Benes opens negotiations with the Sudeten Germans
Summons the League of Nations High Commissioner and threatens to crush the
Summons the League of Nations High Commissioner and threatens to crush the Poles
Atlantic Charter
Cabinet acceptance allows the joint declaration to proceed.
Atlantic Charter
Forwards the proposed declaration to the British War Cabinet.
Atlantic Charter
Receives British Cabinet approval for the proposed charter.
Atlantic Charter
Urges ministers not to raise unnecessary obstacles to the agreement.
Frequency-Hopping Patent
Receives a patent with George Antheil for frequency-hopping communication.
Leningrad Symphony
The "Leningrad Symphony" is premiered by a half-starved orchestra
Secure Radio Communication
Proposes synchronized signal changes to resist radio jamming and interception.
Capture of Gela
Captures Gela during the 1st American landings on Sicily
Invasion of Italy
The invasion of Italy is brought forward to the 1st Sept
Operation Totalize
Operation Totalize is abandoned after failure to advance along the Caen-Falaise Road
Constituent Assembly Address
Jinnah addresses the Constituent Assembly and advocates equal citizenship regardless of religion.
Election as Assembly President
The Constituent Assembly elects Jinnah as its first President.
End of Third and Fourth Spaak Governments
The Third and Fourth Spaak Governments ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
First Gaston Eyskens Government
Begins the First Gaston Eyskens Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 2nd term, forms a coalition of the Centre
Succession
Proclaimed King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali succeeds Muhammad Ali Bogra as Prime Minister.
Trial
1st day of trial under the Nazis & Nazi Collaborators Punishment Act
First Dual Crewed Mission
The achievement marks first dual crewed mission as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Vostok 3
Pilots Vostok 3 during the first simultaneous crewed orbital mission.
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)
Appointed Secretary of State for Economic Affairs at the Department of Economic Affairs
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister
Leader of House of Commons
Appointed Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons.
Lord President of Council
Becomes Lord President of the Council alongside his leadership of the Commons.
Secretary of State for Economic Affairs
Appointed Secretary of State for Economic Affairs at the Department of Economic Affairs
Tran Thien Khiem Visit
Receives South Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem as Taipei and Saigon maintain close anti-Communist relations.
Al-Qaeda
Formed during meeting between "several senior leaders" of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, Abdullah Azzam, and Osama bin Laden, where it was agreed to join bin Ladens money with the expertise of the Islamic Jihad organisation
Al-Qaeda
Formed to take up the jihadist cause after the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan. Formed during meeting between "several senior leaders" of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, Abdullah Azzam, and Osama bin Laden, where it was agreed to join bin Ladens money with the expertise of the Islamic Jihad organisation
Zero Yield CTBT Policy Announced
Announces United States support for a comprehensive nuclear test ban prohibiting all nuclear test explosions.
Uranium Enrichment
The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution calling upon Iran to suspend uranium conversion, and instruct director general Mohammed ElBaradei to submit a report on Iran's nuclear programmeme by September
Uranium Enrichment
The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution calling upon Iran to suspend uranium conversion, and instruct director general Mohammed ElBaradei to submit a report on Iran's nuclear programmeme by September
Presidential Runoff Victory
Keita wins the presidential runoff after Soumaila Cisse accepts the result.
UEFA Super Cup Free-Kick Double
Scores two direct free kicks as Barcelona defeat Sevilla 5-4 after extra time.
Government Appointment
Kabariti participates in government appointment connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
COVID-19
Russia registers the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19
Announces Russia has registered the Sputnik V vaccine.
Kamala Harris Selection
Selects Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Sputnik V
Russia registers the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
BepiColombo Venus Flyby
BepiColombo makes a second Venus flyby to reduce its solar orbital energy before the first Mercury encounter.
Births on August 11
Birth of Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf is born in Delhi on 11 August 1943.
Deaths on August 11
Death of Magnentius
Death of Magnentius, falls on his own sword
Death of Sidqi Bakr
Death of Bakr Sidqi, who came to power in Iraq in 1936 through a violent coup, is assassinated in Mosul
Death of Hideyoshi Obata
Obata dies during the final destruction of organized Japanese resistance on Guam.
Battles on August 11
Battle of Texel
Ordered by William of Orange to protect an East Indies convoy
Battle of Seneffe
William III of Orange commands the allied Dutch, Spanish and Imperial army against Condé at the bloody Battle of Seneffe.
Battle of Mulhouse
Successfully repels the French invasion of Alsace, Heeringen is awarded the Pour le Merite for outstanding leadership and distinguished military planning
Battle of Mulhouse
Charges Bonneau with a lack of aggression & relieves him of his command, Joffre adds four more divisions to the Army of Alsace placed under the command of General Pau