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Siege of Rome
The Visigoths under Alaric sack & destroy Rome. Rome is overrun by Visigoths, symbolized as the fall of the Western Roman Empire
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The Visigoths under Alaric sack & destroy Rome. Rome is overrun by Visigoths, symbolized as the fall of the Western Roman Empire
The Visigoths under Alaric sack & destroy Rome
Captures Apulia
Edward I moves court & invites Llywelyn III to pay homage, Llywelyn III refuses
Philip IV fights the Flemish at Mons-en-Pevele as France renews pressure on the county.
Edward sent exrra knights and archers under the command of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton.
On Northamptons arrival the French appear to have fled without bothering to engage the smaller English force and the siege of Brest was relieved.
When Northampton landed the remnants of Maunys force were besieged at Brest by a large French army under the command of Charles of Blois and a force of Genoese ships.
Arrives at Elmesthorpe, 9 miles from Leicester
Signs the Concordat of Bologna which regulates the French Church
The peace Treaty of Amiens between France & England is confirmed
Mary begins restoring Catholic worship after entering London as queen.
Mary and Philip enter London after their marriage
Earl of Leicester maintained a force of 4,000 soldiers at West Tilbury, Essex, to defend the Thames Estuary against any incursion up-river towards London.
On 8 August (18 August New Style) Queen Elizabeth went to Tilbury to encourage her forces, and the next day gave to them what is probably her most famous speech.
The threat of invasion from The Netherlands had not yet been discounted by the English, and Robert Dudley.
Earl of Leicester maintained a force of 4,000 soldiers at West Tilbury, Essex, to defend the Thames Estuary against any incursion up-river towards London.
On 8 August (18 August New Style) Queen Elizabeth went to Tilbury to encourage her forces, and the next day gave to them what is probably her most famous speech.
The threat of invasion from The Netherlands had not yet been discounted by the English, and Robert Dudley.
Earl of Leicester maintained a force of 4,000 soldiers at West Tilbury, Essex, to defend the Thames Estuary against any incursion up-river towards London.
On 8 August (18 August New Style) Queen Elizabeth went to Tilbury to encourage her forces, and the next day gave to them what is probably her most famous speech.
The threat of invasion from The Netherlands had not yet been discounted by the English, and Robert Dudley.
Earl of Leicester maintained a force of 4,000 soldiers at West Tilbury, Essex, to defend the Thames Estuary against any incursion up-river towards London.
On 8 August (18 August New Style) Queen Elizabeth went to Tilbury to encourage her forces, and the next day gave to them what is probably her most famous speech.
The threat of invasion from The Netherlands had not yet been discounted by the English, and Robert Dudley.
"My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes for fear of treachery; but, I do assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.
I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king - and of a King of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare
I know already, for your forwardness, you have deserved rewards and crowns, and, we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you.
In the mean time, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people."
Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself, that under God I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and goodwill of my subjects; and, therefore, I am come amongst you as you see at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being
resolved, in the midst and heat of battle, to live or die amongst you all – to lay down for my God, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honour and my blood even in the dust.
to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour should grow by me, I myself will take up arms - I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
Restores formal peaceful relations intended to reopen normal trade and maritime contact with Spanish territories.
Obtains an English commitment to end official military and financial support for the Dutch rebellion.
Agrees that England will end official assistance to Dutch forces fighting Spanish rule.
Restores peacetime passage for Spanish shipping through waters controlled by England.
Serves as an English commissioner during the final negotiations with the Spanish delegation.
Serves among the principal English commissioners negotiating peace with Spain and the Spanish Netherlands.
Takes part in the Somerset House negotiations that end the Anglo-Spanish War.
Participates in the conference that agrees the terms ending war between England and Spain.
Represents James I in the English delegation that settles the terms of peace with Spain.
Gains reciprocal access for Spanish ships to English ports for shelter, supplies and repairs under treaty rules.
Accepts peace terms ending official English wartime attacks on Spanish maritime traffic.
Accepts James I's Protestant monarchy and abandons wartime hopes of imposing a Catholic settlement on England.
Heads the Spanish royal delegation that concludes the peace settlement with James I's commissioners.
Acts as a leading Spanish negotiator during preparations for the final peace agreement.
Represents Philip III in the Spanish delegation negotiating the London peace settlement.
Secures an end to English wartime attacks that had disrupted Spanish Atlantic shipping and colonial commerce.
Accepts a negotiated settlement that largely restores relations without a decisive territorial victory for either crown.
Concludes peace with Spain and the Spanish Netherlands, ending the long Anglo-Spanish War.
Accepts peace with James I, ending open war while England ends wartime attacks on Spanish shipping and support for the Dutch revolt.
The Treaty of Travendal removes Denmark from Augustus II's anti-Swedish coalition.
Charles XII forces Denmark-Norway to make peace and abandon hostilities against Sweden.
Denmark is forced out of the anti-Swedish alliance, weakening Augustus II's coalition against Charles XII.
Denmark-Norway makes peace and withdraws from the first anti-Swedish coalition.
Forces Denmark-Norway out of the war temporarily.
The Parlement of Paris forbids foreigners in the administration of royal revenues
Charles leaves Kinlochmoidart and the Clanranald MacDonalds helped transport Charles stores to Glenfinnan, where Charles planned a meeting of the chiefs of the clans
Appointed Member of Washingtons HQ
Appointed Member of Washingtons HQ
Reinstated after a trial
The Assembly decides to use the projects of Lafayette, Sieyes and the Sixth Bureau as the principal basis for renewed drafting.
La Revelliere-Lepeaux wrote to Josephine Bonaparte after the victories of Lonato and Castiglione and praised Napoleon's military success.
The Tribunate is abolished leaving Napoleon in total power
Created Marquess of Wellington
Created Marquess of Wellington
The Russians set fire to Smolensk fearing the French might cut off their retreat
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Armijo withdraws before Kearny enters Santa Fe
Kearny occupies Santa Fe without major resistance and proclaims American authority in New Mexico
An atmospheric-powered train hauls eleven goods wagons on the South Devon Railway during experimental running.
The Hanoverian army capitulates after encirclement despite its tactical victory at Langensalza.
The Peace of Prague authorizes a new federal organization north of the Main.
The North German states agree to form a federal state based on the Prussian proposals of June 1866. They agree to have a Parliament elected to discuss a draft constitution
Prussia and a large number of North and Central German states sign a Bundnis (alliance). The treaty created a military alliance for one year
The North German states agree to form a federal state based on the Prussian proposals of June 1866. They agree to have a Parliament elected to discuss a draft constitution
The North German Confederation is the alliance of 22 German states (Augustbundnis)
The North German Confederation is the alliance of 22 German states (Augustbundnis)
Observes a new yellow spectral line during a solar eclipse.
Provides evidence for helium in the Suns atmosphere.
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Bureau of Immigration is established by Congress
Limits the Lords' veto and reduces maximum parliamentary duration.
Secures Royal Assent for the Parliament Act.
Secures Royal Assent for the Parliament Act.
Peyton's dismounted 2nd Mounted Division completes its arrival at Suvla after landing during the night of 17 to 18 August.
Announces plans to create a streamlined department composed of a council of 11 members
The Flanders Advance is also known as the Fifth Battle of Ypres.
Resigns over Hitler's policy on Czech, believes Germany is not equipped for war
Resigns over Hitler's policy on Czech, believes Germany is not equipped for war
Begins work for the BBC Eastern Service.
Ichiki lands the first echelon of his detachment east of the American perimeter on Guadalcanal.
Trun is liberated on the morning of August 18
Kills himself while on his way back to Germany to explain himself to Hitler. Death of Kluge, suicide
The phrase "rock and roll" is heard on Louis Jordan and His Tympany Fives version of "Tamburitza Boogie", recorded in New York City
Castro prepares columns under Camilo Cienfuegos and Che Guevara for operations beyond the Sierra Maestra.
Becomes prime minister after the fall of Souvanna Phouma coalition
Castro broadcasts an account of the defeated summer offensive and rebel treatment of prisoners.
The Beatles make their debut at the Indra Club
The Beatles make their debut at the Indra Club
The Beatles make their debut at the Indra Club
Eisenhower approves a thirteen-million-dollar budget for the covert Cuban operation.
Eisenhower approves additional funding for training, aircraft and covert facilities.
Joins the Beatles as drummer, replacing Pete Best.
Thi provides intelligence that helps trigger the Marine attack against the Viet Cong 1st Regiment
Peatross commands regimental landing forces during Operation Starlite
Tru commands Viet Cong forces targeted by the Marine assault near Van Tuong
Walt directs the first major US Marine offensive operation of the war
1st major U.S. ground operation in Vietnam as U.S. Marines wage a preemptive strike against 1500 Viet Cong planning to assault the U.S. airfield at Chu Lai
1st major U.S. ground operation in Vietnam as U.S. Marines wage a preemptive strike against 1500 Viet Cong planning to assault the U.S. airfield at Chu Lai
Jiang Qing encourages attacks on old culture as Red Guards mobilise in Beijing
Song Binbin is linked to the Red Guard moment when Mao receives student rebels in Tiananmen Square
Mao wears a Red Guard armband, giving symbolic endorsement to student rebels
Lin Biao appears with Mao at the first great Red Guard rally in Tiananmen Square
Mao receives and addresses a vast Red Guard rally in Tiananmen Square
Hendrix headlines the Woodstock music festival, gives a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, a solo improvisation which became a defining moment of the 1960s
Hunt requested temporary use of a CIA secretary he had known during his Agency career, but the request was refused.
Release the album Who Are You.
Beheshti plays a leading role as the Assembly of Experts begins work on the constitution
Plays keyboards on Drama, giving Yes a sharper early-1980s sound.
Sings on Drama, the only Yes studio album with him as lead vocalist.
Iraq is told to respect diplomatic and consular protections.
Security Council demands safe departure of foreign nationals from Kuwait.
Imprisoned at his holiday villa, dacha, in the Crimea by hardline communists
Gorbachev is detained in his summer residence on the orders of Kryuchkov
Leaves Newcastle for 450,000 pounds, joining Bolton Wanderers
Makes his competitive Barcelona debut in the Spanish Super Cup.
Begins a first-team career defined by midfield control and passing.
On their way to winning the gold medal, the British Team pursuit break their own world record in a time of 3:53:314, beating their Danish competitors by 6.7 seconds
Musharraf resigns while facing parliamentary impeachment proceedings.
On their way to winning the gold medal, the British Team pursuit break their own world record in a time of 3:53:314, beating their Danish competitors by 6.7 seconds
Begins his second Chelsea spell with a Premier League victory over Hull City.
Imran Khan becomes Prime Minister after the general election.
Declares a state of emergency during major California wildfires.
Resigns after being detained during a military coup.
Is formally nominated by the Democratic Party.
Keita resigns after soldiers detain him and members of his government during a military coup.
Hosts leaders of Japan and South Korea.
Meets Donald Trump and European leaders to discuss security guarantees and possible direct talks with Russia.
Is formally unveiled for a second spell as Real Madrid manager, signing a contract through June 2029.
Franz Joseph I is born at Schoenbrunn Palace, eldest son of Archduke Franz Karl and Princess Sophie.
Birth of Patrick Swayze
Paul IV dies after a severe and controversial pontificate
Death of Kluge, suicide
Catinat defeats the Savoyard and Imperial army at Staffarda, giving France the initiative in Piedmont.
Eugene of Savoy serves with the Allied army during the defeat at Staffarda.
Victor Amadeus II commands the Savoyard army defeated by Catinat at Staffarda.
Defeated by the British & relieved of his command
The Russians set fire to Smolensk fearing the French might cut off their retreat. Leads a Russian Army of 120,000 to stop the French advance but forced back to Smolensk
Commands the siege at the hamlet of St Privatla Montaigne
Commands the Prussian forces which defeat the French under bazaine
Advocates concentrating fighters into larger formations against German raids.
Leads No. 242 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.
Commits large Luftwaffe forces during the day later called the Hardest Day.
Heavy losses reduce subsequent use of Ju 87 dive bombers in the battle.
Directs Fighter Command responses as Kenley and other airfields are attacked.
No. 11 Group fights sustained engagements over south-east England.
About 300,000 Russian prisoners are taken
Refuses to attend the coronation of Edward I
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