Execution of Stilicho
Death of Stilicho, executed by Honorius
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August 22 in History
This permanent archive page contains 150 World History Database records for August 22, spanning 408 to 2022. Recorded topics include Death of Stilicho; Execution of Stilicho; Battle of Northallerton.
Total: 150Events: 106Deaths: 12Battles: 32Countries: 25
Events on August 22
Invasion of England
David I is defeated near Northallerton while invading England in support of Matilda against Stephen
Invasion of England
Gathers an army at York to defend the North of England from incursions by the Scots
Peace
Renews his truce with Henry III
Trial
Committed & sentenced to death
Retreat
Philip destroys the Somme bridges but a ford is crossed & Edward retreats to Flanders
Invasion of England
Joins the invasion Army at the border
Siege of Norham
Captures the Border Castle of Norham while Henry VIII is fighting in France
Execution
Northumberland is executed after the failure of the Jane Grey succession
Northumberland Executed
John Dudley Duke of Northumberland is executed after the succession crisis
Declaration of War
Charles raises the Royal Standard at Nottingham and summons supporters to arms.
Declaration of War
Charles raises the Royal Standard at Nottingham and summons supporters to arms.
Knight of the Garter
Created Knight of the Garter by Charles I
Royal Standard
Present with Charles I in Nottingham when the Royal Standard is raised declaring war
Royal Standard at Nottingham
Charles arrives at Nottingham and begins formally assembling the Royalist army.
Royal Standard at Nottingham
Charles arrives at Nottingham and begins formally assembling the Royalist army.
Royal Standard Raised
Charles raises his standard and formally summons supporters against Parliament.
Royal Standard Raised
Charles raises his standard and formally summons supporters against Parliament.
Occupation of Worcester
Charles II occupies Worcester with fewer than sixteen thousand troops after his expected English support fails to materialize.
Occupation of Worcester
Leslie enters Worcester with the Scottish army and prepares to defend the city against Cromwell's converging Parliamentarian forces.
Royalist Headquarters
Charles II establishes Worcester as his temporary headquarters while the Royalist army rests, gathers supplies and prepares for battle.
Abdication of Mustafa II
Mustafa II is deposed during the Edirne Incident.
Accession of Ahmed III
Ahmed III succeeds his brother during the Edirne Incident.
Marriage
George II marries Caroline of Ansbach
Marriage
Marries Caroline, daughter of John Ferederick Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
Marriage
Marries George II
Capture of Menin
Marlborough captures Menin during the Allied campaign after Ramillies.
Invasion of Russia
Charles XII leaves Saxony with a large Swedish army and begins the march toward Russia.
March from Saxony
Leaves Saxony with the main Swedish army.
Siege of Lille
The Allied siege operations against Lille begin after the victory at Oudenaarde.
The Water Music
Handel composes "The Water Music" for a royal water-party for George I
The Water Music
Handel composes "The Water Music" for a royal water-party for George I
Composition of Messiah
Handel began composing Messiah in London and completed the score within approximately twenty-four days.
Northern Uprising
Faces the outbreak of the northern slave revolt
Northern Uprising
Helps lead the opening slave uprising in northern Saint-Domingue
Directory
Appointed Head of the Directory
Directory
Appointed Head of the Directory
Institute of Egypt
Napoleon helped establish the Institut d'Egypte to organise scientific study, research and technical work during the occupation.
Invasion of Egypt
Leaves Egypt for France to save the Revolution
Capture of Vienna
Commands the Austrian army which captures Venice
Empress Dowager
Upon the death of the Xianfeng Emperor, his Empress, aged 25, was promoted to the status of Empress Dowager. Although her official title was "Empress Dowager Ci'an", she was popularly known as the "East Empress Dowager" because she lived in the eastern Zhongcui Palace
Succession
Upon the death of the Xianfeng Emperor, his Empress, aged 25, was promoted to the status of Empress Dowager
Peace with Bavaria
The Nikolsburg preliminaries stop the Prussian advance and outline the final settlement.
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha
British Antarctic Expedition
Newnes stipulated that Borchgrevinks expedition must sail under the British flag, and be styled the British Antarctic Expedition. Borchgrevink readily agreed to this, even though only two of the entire expedition party were British
Southern Cross Expedition
Barrier's surface.
Southern Cross Expedition
It also pioneered the use of dogs and sledges in Antarctic travel. Borchgrevink purchases the whaling ship Pollux, renamed her Southern Cross, and had her fitted out for Antarctic service, the Southern Cross sails from London
Southern Cross Expedition
The brainchild of the Norwegian-born, half-British explorer and schoolmaster Carsten Borchgrevink, it was the first expedition to over-winter on the Antarctic mainland, the first to visit the Great Ice Barrier since James Clark Ross in 1839-43, and the first to effect a landing on the
Southern Cross Expedition
The Southern Cross Expedition, officially known as the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900, was the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, and the forerunner of the more celebrated journeys of Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton.
Southern Cross Expedition
Newnes stipulated that Borchgrevinks expedition must sail under the British flag, and be styled the British Antarctic Expedition. Borchgrevink readily agreed to this, even though only two of the entire expedition party were British. Borchgrevink eventually managed to persuade publisher Sir George Newnes (whose business rival Alfred Harmsworth was backing the RGS venture) to meet the full cost of his expedition, some £40,000 (approximately £3,979,500 in 2016)
The Student of Prague
Directs The Student of Prague, a landmark German silent fantasy film.
British and French Governments guarantee to Belgium the integrity of her colonies
British and French Governments guarantee to Belgium the integrity of her colonies
Declaration of War
Austria-Hungary declares war on Belgium
Declaration of War
Austria-Hungary declares war on Belgium
Invasion of Germany
Invades Germany near the village of Tannenberg
Invasion of Lorraine
Eight days after the French offensive had begun both First and Second Armies are back to the fortress zones of Belfort, Epinal and Toul
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Russian armed forces
Krymov Mission
Uses Krymov cavalry corps in plans involving Petrograd.
Battles of the Somme, 2nd
Commands III Corps in Fourth Army operations during the renewed Somme advance.
Battles of the Somme, 2nd
Advances Fourth Army alongside Third Army as Albert is retaken.
Demonstrations
En-Lai organizes a demonstration in Beijing
Reballion of Rebels in Tianjin
The magazine "Tianjin Student" is closed down by the police
Reballion of Rebels in Tianjin
The magazine "Tianjin Student" is closed down by the police
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Collins crushes opposition to the Free State Treaty in Dublin & is ambushed in Cork
Assassination of Michael John "Mick" Collins
Collins crushes opposition to the Free State Treaty in Dublin & is ambushed in Cork
Free State
Collins crushes opposition to the Free State Treaty in Dublin & is ambushed in Cork
Assassination of Michael John "Mick" Collins
The ambush party, allegedly commanded by Liam Deasy, had mostly dispersed to a nearby pub by 8pm, when Collins and his men returned to Beal na mBlath but the remaining five ambushers open fire on the convoy
Assassination of Michael John "Mick" Collins
The ambush party, allegedly commanded by Liam Deasy, had mostly dispersed to a nearby pub by 8pm, when Collins and his men returned to Beal na mBlath but the remaining five ambushers open fire on the convoy
Coup
Pangalos is overthrown by forces led by Georgios Kondylis.
Coup
Overthrown in a coup
Pangalos Overthrown
Kondylis leads the coup that removes Pangalos and restores parliamentary government.
Economy of Great Britain
The Cabinet splits over the need for economy cuts
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Signs the Geraman-Russisan Non Aggression Pact with Ribbentrop in Moscow
Hears of Ribbentrops trip to Russia for a pact, express displeasure to
Hears of Ribbentrops trip to Russia for a pact, express displeasure to Weizsacker
Invasion of Poland
Announces a probable invasion of Poland on 26th August
Mobilization
Addresses generals saying that "Might is right"
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Flies to Moscow to sign the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact with Stalin
Collaboration
Laval proclaims on that he," hoped for German victory because without it tomorrow Bolshevism will be everywhere". Laval goes on the radio to announce la Releve , under which the Germans agree to free one French prisoner for every three French workers who volunteer for work in Germany
Conference of Quebec
Telegrams Churchill & Roosevelt saying he is a "passive observer"
Conference of Tripartite
Roosevelt & Churchill agree to hold a tripartite conference including Russia
Tripartite Conference
Telegrams Churchill & Roosevelt saying he is a "passive observer". Roosevelt & Churchill agree to hold a tripartite conference including Russia
V2 Rocket
Proposes to setup a secret underground camp in the Harz Mountains to produce V2s
V2 Rocket
In charge of secret underground camps in the Harz Mountains to produce V2 rockets
Capture of Paris
Ordered to advance on Paris at the head of the 2nd French Armoured Division
Operation Totalize
Poles & Americans seal the Falaise pocket officially ending the Normandy Campaign
Operation Totalize
The Poles & Americans meet & seal the Falaise pocket, ends the Normandy Campaign
Pocket-Falaise
Poles & Americans seal the Falaise pocket officially ending the Normandy Campaign
Siege of Paris
Orders the Allied attack on Paris
Vice Presidency
Renominated for a 2nd term as Vice President
Departure for Japan
Oswald departed from San Diego on August 22, 1957, en route to Yokosuka, Japan, for overseas duty.
USS Bexar Voyage to Japan
Lee departed San Diego aboard the USS Bexar on August 22, 1957, traveling with Marine replacements bound for Japan.
Saigon Ambassadorship
Becomes US ambassador during the crisis of the Diem regime
Campaign Finance Violations
Bernstein and Woodward report alleged violations involving Nixon campaign funds as investigators continue tracing money associated with the Watergate operation.
Campaign Fund Violations
Woodward and Bernstein report alleged campaign-finance violations involving Nixon reelection funds as investigators continue following money connected with Watergate.
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Presidential Tape Defense
Argues Nixon's position in federal court, defending presidential confidentiality against the special prosecutor's demand for Watergate recordings.
Tape Case Argument
Argues in federal court that the special prosecutor is entitled to subpoenaed White House recordings needed for the Watergate criminal investigation.
Lok Sabha Dissolved
The Lok Sabha is dissolved after Charan Singh resigns without facing a confidence vote.
Khasavyurt Negotiations Authorized
Authorizes negotiations that produce the Khasavyurt agreements ending large-scale fighting in the First Chechen War.
Legislation
Clinton signs the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, which includes time limits for welfare, work requirements, and assistance for people transitioning to work
Reform of Government
Clinton signs the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, which includes time limits for welfare, work requirements, and assistance for people transitioning to work
Chief Minister Appointed
David Brandt becomes Chief Minister during the volcanic crisis period
World Champion
Winner of the 100 meters World title
World Champion
Winner of the 100 meters World title
Tripoli Regime Collapse Statement
Chairs the National Security Council and responds as Qadhafi's regime loses control of most of Tripoli.
Webb Jupiter Auroras and Rings
Leads Webb observations revealing detailed auroras, hazes, rings and small satellites around Jupiter.
Deaths on August 22
Death of Stilicho
Death of Stilicho, executed by Honorius
Death of Gregory IX
Death of Pope Gregory IX, age 94
Death of John Howard
Death of John Howard
Death of Richard III
Death of Richard III, killed at Bosworth
Death of Richard III
Death of Richard III, killed at Bosworth
Death of Jan Kochanowski
Dies in Lublin
Death of Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil
Death of Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil
Death of Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil
Death of Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil
Death of Michael John Mick Collins
Death of Michael Collins
Death of Michael Collins
Is killed in an ambush while serving as chairman of the Provisional Government.
Death of Jomo Kenyatta
Death of Jomo Kenyatta
Death of Jomo Kenyatta
Death of Jomo Kenyatta
Battles on August 22
Battle of Northallerton
Stephen defeates the Scots under David I near Northallerton
Battle of Northallerton
David I is defeated near Northallerton while invading England in support of Matilda against Stephen
Battle of Northallerton
The Battle of Northallerton, better known as the Battle of the Standard, is the first major engagement between English and Scots since the Norman Conquest. Stephen defeates the Scots under David I near Northallerton
Battle of Standard
Defeats the Scots at the Battle of the Standard
Battle of Bosworth
Alleged to have retrieved Richards lost crown from the battlefield and placed it on the head of his own stepson
Battle of Bosworth
After the Battle of Bosworth, it was Stanley who placed the crown on the head of his stepson (Henry VII), who later made him Earl of Derby.
Battle of Bosworth
even though his eldest son, George Stanley (styled Lord Strange), was held hostage by Richard.
Battle of Bosworth
Margaret was then styled "Countess of Richmond and Derby".
Battle of Bosworth
Margarets husband Stanley, despite having fought for Richard III during the Buckingham rebellion, did not respond when summoned to fight at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, remaining aloof from the battle.
Battle of Bosworth
A Commander at Bosworth for Richard III
Battle of Bosworth
Henry Tudors standard bearer, killed by Richard III
Battle of Bosworth
Simon Digby deserts Richard III & joins Henry VII giving details of Richards position
Battle of Bosworth
Supports Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth
Battle of Bosworth
Richard III is killed during the fighting at Bosworth. Tradition holds that the recovered crown is presented to Henry Tudor after the battle.
Battle of Bosworth
Stanley intervention helps turn the battle. Henry Tudor defeats Richard III at Bosworth and claims the English throne.
Battle of Bosworth
A Commander for Richard III at Bosworth
Battle of Bosworth
Supports Richard III at Bosworth. A Commander for Richard III at Bosworth
Battle of Bosworth
The last King of England to die in battle. Richards horse sinks in a bog where is surrounded by his enemies & killed. Henry Tudor is challenged by Richard at Bosworth Field. Despite having a larger army Richard is killed after Stanley defects with 7,000 troops
Battle of Bosworth
Commands Welsh levies in support of Henry Tudor
Battle of Bosworth
Supports Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth, allegedly kills Richard III. Stanley changes sides & helps secures Henry VIIs victory & crown
Battle of Bosworth
Commands the Shrophire levies in support of Henry Tudor
Battle of Bosworth
Supports Henry VIIs final victory over Richard III
Battle of Bosworth
Fights at Bosworth for Henry VII, Henry Tudor
Battle of Bosworth
Fights for Henry VII at Bosworth
Battle of Worcester
Arrives with a force of 16,000 men. Arrives at the Royalist town of Worcester which clears the garrison for him
Battle of Bleid
Takes part in the battle for Bleid
Battle of Frontiers
Eight days after the French offensive had begun both First and Second Armies are back to the fortress zones of Belfort, Epinal and Toul
Battle of Tannenberg
Invades Germany near the village of Tannenberg
Battle of Bapaume
The British break theough the German lines & cross the River Ancre
Battle of Stalingrad
Leads the 16th Panzer Division across the River Don
Battle of Kharkov
Forced to authorize a withdrawal from Kharkov
Battle of Kharkov
Authorized by Hitler to withdraw from Kharkov