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Council of Melfi
At the Council of Melfi Pope Nicholas II invested Guiscard as Duke of Apulia, Calabria, and Sicily
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At the Council of Melfi Pope Nicholas II invested Guiscard as Duke of Apulia, Calabria, and Sicily
At the Council of Melfi Pope Nicholas II invested Guiscard as Duke of Apulia, Calabria, and Sicily
The Turks expel the Crusaders under Frederick II from Jerusalem
The Turks expel the Crusaders under Frederick II from Jerusalem
The Turks expel the Crusaders under Frederick II from Jerusalem
Found guilty of treason despite never being a subject of the English Crown
Indicted & condemned as a traitor in Westminster Hall without a trial
Found guilty of treason despite never being a subject of the English Crown
Forced into exile after being defeated by Prince Edward for a 2nd time
Philip VI defeats Flemish rebels near Cassel and restores the authority of Count Louis.
Victory at Cassel strengthens Philip VI early in his reign
Has the Yorkist heir Edward Earl of Warwick put in the Tower of London
Philip returns to Spain
Takes part in the seizure of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Seized and held by the Ruthven lords during the Raid of Ruthven
Compelled by the Ruthven lords to accept a declaration against the influence of Esme Stewart, Duke of Lennox
Helps seize control of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Participates in the Ruthven coup against the influence of Lennox and Arran
Leads the Protestant noble faction that abducts James VI at Ruthven Castle
Joins the lords who present a supplication justifying the seizure of James VI
Assassinates the Duke of Buckingham, on the eve of the siege of La Rochelle. Assassinated the Duke of Buckingham
On the eve of an expedition for the relief of La Rochelle by a discontented soldier
Northampton's cavalry clashes with Parliamentarian forces during the opening mobilisation.
Fairfax begins Parliament's campaign to retake Bristol.
Siege of Bristol by Fairfax begins
Wrangel was wounded and captured after the Swedish defeat at Villmanstrand.
A levee en masse is raised aiming to enlist 16,000 men
A levee en masse is raised aiming to enlist 16,000 men.
The Decree for the Levee en Masse is made
The Decree for the Levee en Masse is made.
Napoleon left Egypt aboard the frigate Muiron, leaving General Kleber in command of the Army of the Orient.
Defeats Oudinot at Gross Beeren & Klein Beeren halting the French march on Berlin
Abolished in the British colonies, 20 million pounds compensation is provided for slave owners
Abolished in the British colonies, 20 million pounds compensation is provided for slave owners
Austria's referral of Holstein to the Federal Diet is treated as a breach of Gastein.
Prussia and Württemberg conclude peace and a secret defensive alliance.
Prussia declares the old Confederation dissolved after the Federal Diet's mobilization vote.
Austria recognizes the dissolution of the German Confederation and Prussian predominance north of the Main.
The annexation of Nassau consolidates Prussian territory along the Rhine and Main.
The August Alliance binds twenty-two northern German states to Prussian military leadership.
The Peace of Prague excludes Austria from the new Prussian-led organization of Germany.
The treaty ends Austro-Prussian hostilities and confirms the broad Nikolsburg terms.
Austria accepts dissolution of the Confederation and Prussian reorganization north of the Main.
Bismarck secures a moderate settlement and rejects demands to annex Austrian territory.
Prussia and Baden conclude peace and a secret defensive alliance.
The settlement protects the separate sovereignty of southern Germany while allowing Prussian alliances.
The treaty confirms transfer of Austrian rights in Schleswig and Holstein to Prussia.
Franz Joseph accepts a lenient peace that preserves Austria's core territory.
Franz Joseph ratifies the settlement dissolving the German Confederation and recognizing Prussian gains.
The Peace of Prague permits Prussia to organize a confederation north of the Main.
Wilhelm accepts the final treaty ending the war with Austria on comparatively moderate terms.
Prussian annexation legislation incorporates the Duchy of Nassau.
The North German Constitution creates a federal state under Prussian leadership.
Austrian Silesia remains under Habsburg rule because Prussia demands no Austrian territory.
The French destroy a Chinese naval squadron at Foochow
Allows courts to revise unjust rents
The Southern Cross left London on 23 August 1898, after inspection by HRH the Duke of York (the future King George V), who presented a Union Flag
Southern Cross left London on 23 August 1898, after inspection by HRH the Duke of York (the future King George V), who presented a Union Flag
Forecasts the Germans will cross the Meuse on the Twentieth day of the invasion on France. Forecasts German military plans in an attack on France at the Comm of Imperial Defence
Forecasts the Germans will cross the Meuse on the Twentieth day of the invasion on France
Germany severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Japan declares war on Germany. Germany severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Japan declares war on Germany
Japan declares war on Germany
Japan uses its alliance with Britain to declare war on Germany. Japan declares war on Germany
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The German First Army sufferss heavy losses but force the British back to the River Marne
The German First Army suffer heavy losses but force the British to retreat
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
Negotiates with Savinkov over restoring authority in the capital.
Australian Corps advances near Chuignes as Fourth Army pushes beyond the old Somme battlefield.
The Irish Dail rejects the British peace offer
The British find a vacant throne in Iraq & after a referendum he is enthroned
The Allies evacuate Istanbul under their Treaty of Lausanne obligations
The Allies evacuate Istanbul under their Treaty of Lausanne obligations
The Act strengthens central direction of monetary policy through a redesigned Federal Reserve Board.
Japan renounces the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany
Japan renounces the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany
Japan renounces the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany
Japan renounces the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany
Hands over a letter to Hitler from Chamberlain saying that Britain will defend Poland
Quintanilla assumes interim authority after the death of German Busch.
Receives news from Stalin the Soviets will sign the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
Signs a pact pledging both Countries to remain neutral if the other is at war. Includes secret protocols dividing Europe into zones of influence
Meets with Stalin in Moscow who signs the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
Includes secret protocols dividing Europe into zones of influence
Signs a pact pledging both Countries to remain neutral if the other is at war
Hands over a letter to Hitler from Chamberlain saying that Britain will defend Poland
Under the Nazi-Soviet Pact Russia takes eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
1st air raids take place on central London
Carpet bombs Stalingrad with 1,600 sorties & 1,000 tons of bombs
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army reach the Volga north of Stalingrad
Roosevelt & Churchill agree to defeat Japan within 12 months of Germany's defeat
Operation Baytown to land on the "toe" of Italy is set for the 2/3 Sept
Operation Baytown to land on the "toe" of Italy is set for the 2/3 Sept. Montgomery requests & gets additional forces for the Eighth Army
100 prisoners from Buchenwald in the Harz Mountains secretly produce V2 rockets
Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies
Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies
Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies
Antonescu is arrested during King Michael's coup.
Ordered to enter Paris via the Port dItalie & head for the Ile de Cite
Paris "should not fall into the hands of the enemy except as a field of ruins"
Crosses the Seine at the Pont de Sevres to enter Paris through the Porte de St Cloud. Captures Paris & arrives at the Arc de Triomphe
Begins his attack on Paris. A plane drops a message from Leclerc over saying "Tenez bon, nous arrivons"
Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies
Overthrows Antonescu and switches sides against Germany.
Hitler's refusal to permit an orderly surrender leaves Paris exposed to further destruction before liberation.
Michael removes Antonescu and announces Romania's break with the Axis.
Sanatescu forms a government after the removal of Antonescu.
Paris "should not fall into the hands of the enemy except as a field of ruins"
Paris "should not fall into the hands of the enemy except as a field of ruins"
The Japanese transfer power to the Vietminh & the Emperor is forced to abdicate
Enter Hanoi & declares independence. Arrives in a Vietminh dominated Hanoi
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador after overthrowing Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra
From his Tkyo HQ MacArthur poposes plans for the US capture of Inchon
Armstrong leave the navy and becomes a Lieutenant, Junior Grade in the United States Naval Reserve
Armstrong leave the navy and becomes a Lieutenant, Junior Grade in the United States Naval Reserve
Menzies is chosen to lead a five-nation committee carrying the London proposals to Nasser.
Receives the Republican presidential nomination for a second term.
The shelling of Quemoy and Matsu begins a new Taiwan Strait crisis requiring major American military and diplomatic attention.
Communist artillery begins intensive shelling of Kinmen, opening the major phase of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.
McCone left Washington for a honeymoon in France, leaving Deputy Director Marshall Carter to serve as Acting Director during a critical period of the Cuban buildup.
John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell
John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell
John Lennon marries Cynthia Lennon at Mount Pleasant
Produces She Loves You, one of the breakthrough singles of Beatlemania.
Lin Biao's faction clashes with Mao's allies over state chairmanship and succession issues
Chen Boda is criticised at the Lushan Conference and loses Mao's confidence
Named Commander in Chief of the Army
Pathet Lao forces complete their takeover of Vientiane after communist victories in Indochina
The Vienna International Centre is inaugurated and becomes the IAEA's permanent headquarters complex.
Tai participates in government appointment connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Popular Fronts form a chain from Vilnius to Tallin, day of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact
The day of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact. Popular Fronts form a human chain from Vilnius to Tallin
Appointed Chairman of the KGB
Gorbachev resumes presidency in Moscow
Ordered by Gorbachov to convert the KGB into a normal police force. Appointed Chairman of the KGB
Muhleman participates in radar mapping that detects highly reflective material near Mercury's north pole, providing evidence for polar ice.
Ordered by Gorbachov to convert the KGB into a normal police force
Moves to bring key Soviet-era institutions and property inside Russia under Russian state control after the coup fails.
Attempts to restore Viktor Chernomyrdin as prime minister after dismissing Sergei Kiriyenko.
In the midst of Russias worst post-Soviet currency crisis, Yeltsin fires Kiriyenko and re-nominates Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
In the midst of Russias worst post-Soviet currency crisis, Yeltsin fires Kiriyenko and re-nominates Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
Dismisses Sergei Kiriyenko's government during the financial crisis and initially seeks Chernomyrdin's return.
Chairs the second meeting of UNMOVIC Commissioners.
The College reviews recruitment, training and inspection readiness.
Coaches Argentina to the Olympic football title with a 1-0 final victory over Nigeria.
Scores the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria to win a second consecutive Olympic football gold medal.
Is introduced as Barack Obama's Democratic running mate.
Transitional Council forces seize most of Tripoli and collapse central government control.
Captains Bayern and makes key saves to preserve a clean sheet against Paris.
Heads Bayern Munich's only goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Completes a treble in his first season in charge as Bayern win every Champions League match.
Opens the inaugural Crimea Platform summit with delegations from dozens of countries.
Chandrayaan-3 completes a soft landing in the Moon's south polar region while S. Somanath heads ISRO.
Mnangagwa contests and wins a second elected presidential term.
Birth of June Ellen Child
Birth of Who drummer Keith Moon.
Birth of Keith Moon
Zannekin is killed during the defeat of the Flemish rebels
Death of George Villiers, assassinated
Death of Rudolph Valentino
Busch dies in La Paz, ending his military reformist presidency.
Dies in a plane crash after the Wagner mutiny
Romanos is unaware of the loss of Tarchaneiotes and continues to Manzikert, which he easily captures
Louis of Nevers regains authority after the French victory
Philip VI defeats Flemish rebels at Cassel
Philip VI crushes the Flemish rebels
Selim I crushes Shah Ismail Is force of 50,000 at Chaldiran. Defeats the Persians in Chaldiran, 1st step in a dramatic rise in Turkish power
Defeats Ottoman forces during the Long Turkish War.
Enters Worcester unopposed
Lacy defeated the Swedish army at Villmanstrand and captured the fortified town.
Wrangel commanded the Swedish defenders at Villmanstrand against Peter Lacy’s larger Russian force.
Defeats Oudinot at Gross Beeren & Klein Beeren halting the French march on Berlin
Defeats Oudinot at Gross Beeren & Klein Beeren halting the French march on Berlin
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The French forces begin a disorderly retreat, the 3rd Army withdrawing to Verdun chased by the German 5th Army (where Ruffey was subsequently removed by Joffre), and 4th Army retreating near Sedan and Stenay
The offensive begins in Galicia
Leads troops during Russia early advance in Galicia.
Commands the 5th Cavalry Brigade against the Germans at Mons
French deploys the BEF near Mons before retreating toward the Marne.
Awarded the Victoria Cross
Awarded the Victoria Cross
The German First Army suffer heavy losses but force the British to retreat. Orders 150,000 soldiers to attack British positions
Awarded the Victoria Cross
Zhilinsky orders Samsonov to resume the offensive. The Russians are outflanked & radio messages decoded
Byng & Rawlinson reach Bapaume
The Allies drive the Germans back & capture the Arras-Bapaume Road
The German line is driven back until the Allies hold the Arras-Bapaume Road
Honored with the title of Ghazi, "the Victorious". Defeats the Greeks & within 1 yr expels them from Turkish soil
Honored with the title of Ghazi, "the Victorious". Defeats the Greeks & within 1 yr expels them from Turkish soil
Leads his ships as the vanguard group at the carrier battles of the eastern Solomons
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army reach the Volga north of Stalingrad
The British find a vacant throne in Iraq & after a referendum he is enthroned
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