Capture of Rome
1st ever capture of Rome, proclaims Attalus Emperor
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August 24 in History
This permanent archive page contains 150 World History Database records for August 24, spanning 410 to 2022. Recorded topics include Capture of Rome; Capture of Spain; Siege of Rome.
Total: 150Events: 117Births: 3Deaths: 5Battles: 25Countries: 31
Events on August 24
Capture of Spain
1st ever capture of Rome, proclaims Attalus Emperor
Siege of Rome
Rome is overrun by Visigoths, symbolized as the fall of the Western Roman Empire
Marriage
Marries Isabella of Angouleme in Aquitaine, the marriage produces 2 sons & 3 daughters
Magna Carta
Pope Innocent III, following a request from King John, declares the Magna Carta invalid, the Barons of England soon retaliate by inviting King Philip of France to come to England, Philip accepted the offer
Magna Carta
Upholds Johns appeal against the Magna Carta & issues a bull annulling it. Upholds Johns appeal against the Magna Carta & issues a bull annulling it
Execution
Edward I has William Wallace executed
Execution
Hanged at Tyburn, diembowelled & quartered
Count of Luxembourg
John succeeded his father as Count of Luxembourg after Henry VII died.
Crossing of the Somme
Forces a crossing of the Somme before the Battle of Crecy
Invasion of France
Edward and his army successfully forced a crossing at Blanchetaque with few casualties. Such was the French confidence that Edward would not ford the Somme that the area beyond had not been denuded, allowing Edward's army to resupply and plunder: Noyelles-sur-Mer and Le Crotoy were burned
Le Crotoy
Edward and his army successfully forced a crossing at Blanchetaque with few casualties. Such was the French confidence that Edward would not ford the Somme that the area beyond had not been denuded, allowing Edward's army to resupply and plunder: Noyelles-sur-Mer and Le Crotoy were burned
Siege of Noyelles-sur-Mer
Edward and his army successfully forced a crossing at Blanchetaque with few casualties. Such was the French confidence that Edward would not ford the Somme that the area beyond had not been denuded, allowing Edward's army to resupply and plunder: Noyelles-sur-Mer and Le Crotoy were burned
Rule of Berwick
The Scots agree to the permanent cession of Berwick to the English crown
Burial
Displayed for 2 days & then buried in the churcyh of the Greyfriars
Burial
Taken to Leicester from Bosworth
Siege of Wark Castle
Wark Castle falls to the Scots
Mass Prohibited
Scottish Parliament prohibits the Mass under the Protestant settlement
Papal Jurisdiction Rejected
Reformation Parliament rejects papal jurisdiction in Scotland
Marriage to Anna of Saxony
Marries Anna of Saxony after the death of his first wife Anna of Egmont
Mass at Holyrood
Mary hears Catholic Mass at Holyrood and alarms Protestant reformers
Opposes Royal Mass
Knox condemns Catholic worship at Mary's court after her return
Second Marriage
William marries Anna of Saxony strengthening German Protestant connections
Assassination of Coligny
Orders the assassination of Coligny, the Huguenot leader
Huguenots
Orders the assassination of Coligny, the Huguenot leader. Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Huguenots
Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Massacre
Orders the assassination of Coligny, the Huguenot leader. Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Massacre
Charles IX & Catherine de Medici sanction the massacre of Huguenots
Massacre
Persuaded by his mother Catherine de Medicus to order the St Batholomews day massacre
Massacre
Responsible for the St Bartholomew Days massacre
Massacre
The Huguenot massacre in France increases English suspicions of Mary
St Bartholomew Violence
Henry of Guise is associated with Catholic violence during the Saint Bartholomew period
Dismissal
Reisigns under pressure from Protestant Regenburg electors alarmed by Swedish invasion
Mobilization
Joins forces with Lambert and Harrison at Warwick during the pursuit of Charles II.
Act of Uniformity
Baxter is among ministers unable to conform when the Act of Uniformity takes effect.
Act of Uniformity
Calamy is ejected from ministry after refusing to comply with the Act of Uniformity.
Book of Common Prayer
Clergy who refuse the restored Book of Common Prayer are identified as Nonconformists after the Act of Uniformity takes effect.
Great Ejection
Baxter is among ministers excluded after refusing full conformity under the Act of Uniformity.
Great Ejection
Calamy is ejected from ministry after refusing to comply with the Act of Uniformity.
Great Ejection
Jenkyn is among Presbyterian ministers removed from public ministry after the Act of Uniformity takes effect.
Great Ejection
Manton loses his ministry after refusing the terms imposed by the Act of Uniformity.
Nonconformists
Clergy who refuse the restored Book of Common Prayer are identified as Nonconformists after the Act of Uniformity takes effect.
Retirement
Forced to retire on the accession of Louis XVI
Religious Freedom Debate
Robespierre spoke during debates on rights and religious liberty as the Assembly shaped the Declaration of Rights.
Robespierre Religious Liberty Debate during Declaration
Robespierre participates in debate over religious liberty as the Assembly shapes the final Declaration of Rights.
Civil Constitution of Clergy Sanction
Louis XVI allowed publication of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy despite serious religious and political reservations.
Committee Reform
The Convention redistributes executive power among committees to prevent another concentration of authority
Committee Reform
The Convention redistributes executive power among committees to prevent another concentration of authority.
Unification
Established by the quadruple alliance, The Netherlands & Belgium are united
Liberal Party
Antonio Leocadio Guzman and his allies founded the Liberal Party to oppose the governing conservative establishment.
Arrival in London
Marx arrives in London, where he remains for the rest of his life.
Siege of Venice
Venice capitulates to Radetzky
Bombardment of Kola
Serves aboard HMS Miranda during the White Sea operation against Kola.
Bombardment of Kola
Commands HMS Miranda during the attack that destroys much of the Russian port of Kola.
Lord of the Bedchamber
Appointed Lord of the Bedchamber to the Prince of Wales from 1866 to 1885
Red River Expedition
Leads imperial and Canadian forces into Red River.
Invention of Kinetoscope
Patents the Kinetescope
North America and West Indies Command
Fisher assumes command of the North America and West Indies Station.
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Murray summoned the Corps Chiefs of Staff at around 1am on 24 August (the night after the Battle of Mons), and ordered them to retreat, but gave them no detailed plans, leaving them to work out the details themselves
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Organizes the first Canadian Expeditionary Force camp at Valcartier.
Invasion of France
Germany enters France near Lille
Wounded at Sarrebourg
Jodl is wounded in the thigh during fighting on the Western Front.
Constitution of Germany
Creates a semi-independent "Congress Poland" ruled by an aristocratic Assembly
Governor
Appointed Military Governor of Poland
Lvov Mission
Receives Vladimir Lvov as tensions with Kerensky grow.
Economy of Great Britain
Resigns to head a National Coalition Government & seek general financial confidence
Government
George V asks MacDonald to form a National Government
Government
George V asks MacDonald to form a National Government
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
Resignation of James Ramsey MacDonald
Resigns in order to head a National Coalition Government to seek financial confidence
Collective Security
Cabinet supports League action during the Abyssinia crisis.
Covenant of the League of Nations
Cabinet decides to uphold the Covenant of the League of Nations and support Abyssinia
Invasion of Abyssinia
Cabinet decides to uphold the Covenant of the League of Nations and support Abyssinia
Agreement on Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Agreement on Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Civil War
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Civil War
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Neutrality
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Invasion of Netherlands, The
Consults the Army to occupy The Netherlands & Belgium & how long it would take
Alliance Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
Signs the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
Emergency Economic Powers
Emergency legislation grants broad powers to direct industry, labour and economic resources.
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Signs the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. Russia & Germany will not attack each other for 10 yrs with an option for 5 more yrs
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Russia & Germany will not attack each other for 10 yrs with an option for 5 more yrs
Reform of Emergency Powers
Gives full authority of the law to the "defense regulations" issued by the Government
Bombing of London
Concentrates on airfields in the south east but bombs are dropped in error on London
Night Bombing Response
Responds to German bombing raids on British cities and airfields.
Luftwaffe
After the Luftwaffe attack Stalingrad & kill 40,000 Pauluss 6th Army attack
Sixth Army
After the Luftwaffe attack Stalingrad & kill 40,000 Pauluss 6th Army attack
Capture of Versailles
Captures Versailles en-route to Paris
Siege of Paris
The German Commander of the Paris garrison surrenders
Communist Control Act Signed
Signs the Communist Control Act during the height of domestic Cold War anti-communism.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil after the death of Getulio Vargas
President of India
V.V. Giri takes office as the fourth President of India.
Spirit in the Dark
Releases the album Spirit in the Dark
Abdication
Zahir Shah formally abdicates, ending the Afghan monarchy.
Tenth Party Congress
Mao opens the Tenth Party Congress after the Lin Biao incident and renewed factional tensions
President of India
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed takes office as the fifth President of India.
Tattoo You
The Rolling Stones release Tattoo You.
Trident II D5
The Reagan administration indicates willingness to make the newer Trident II D5 missile available to Britain
Trident Review
The Government reviews Trident after the United States decides to accelerate development of Trident II D5
General People's Congress Founded
Helps establish the General People's Congress.
Ruling Political Organisation Created
The organisation becomes the principal vehicle of his government.
World Champion
Winner of the 10000 meters World title
World Champion
Winner of the 1500 meters World title
Gaborone Act of Commitment
Joins Congolese parties in committing to an inclusive political dialogue under the peace process.
Pluto Classification
The International Astronomical Union adopts a planet definition that places Pluto in the new dwarf-planet category.
Invasion of Iraq
A review of progress in Iraq, called the National Intelligence Estimate, says the Iraqi Government has failed to end sectarian violence even with the surge of American troops
Invasion of Iraq
In an attempt at national reconciliation, a group of Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish Iraqi leaders, including Nuri al-Maliki, Vice President Tarqi al-Hashemi, and President Jalal Talabani, announce former Baathists can regain their Government jobs. A review of progress in Iraq, called the National Intelligence Estimate, says the Iraqi Government has failed to end sectarian violence even with the surge of American troops
Invasion of Iraq
In an attempt at national reconciliation, a group of Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish Iraqi leaders, including Nuri al-Maliki, Vice President Tarqi al-Hashemi, and President Jalal Talabani, announce former Baathists can regain their Government jobs
National Intelligence Estimate
A review of progress in Iraq, called the National Intelligence Estimate, says the Iraqi Government has failed to end sectarian violence even with the surge of American troops
Italian Super Cup Victory
Wins the Italian Super Cup as Inter defeat Roma on penalties.
G7 Biarritz Summit
Participates in G7 summit discussing trade and Iran.
Thirtieth Independence Anniversary
Leads national events marking thirty years since Ukraine declared independence.
Student Debt Relief Plan
Announces a student debt relief plan.
Births on August 24
Birth of William Wilberforce
Birth of William Wilberforce
Birth of James Hamilton
Birth of James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn
Birth of Yasser Arafat
Birth of Yasser Arafat
Deaths on August 24
Death of Henry VII
Holy Roman Emperor Henry VII dies at Buonconvento during his Italian campaign.
Death of Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
Death of Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
Death of Getulio Dornelles Vargas
Death of Getulio Vargas
Death of Johennes Gerhardus Strijdom
Death of Johennes Gerhardus Strijdom
Death of Lao She
Lao She dies after being humiliated and beaten by Red Guards
Battles on August 24
Battle of Manzikert
The Armenian general Basilaces was sent out with some cavalry, as Romanos did not believe this was Arslans full army; the cavalry was destroyed and Basilaces taken prisoner. Romanos draws up his troops into formation and sends the left wing out under Bryennios, who was almost surrounded by the Turks and is forced to retreat once more
Battle of Lincoln
Absolved from excommunication and rejoins the royal cause and at the Battle of Lincoln fights with his father
Battle of Lincoln
Victory makes Henry III the undisputed King of England. Leads King Henry IIIs army to victory against Prince Louis
Battle of Mercidabik
Defeats the Mamelukes
Battle of Merj-Dabik
Defeats the Marmelukes & kills their leader Kansu
Battle of Haddon Rig
Leads an English raiding army near Kelso but is defeated and captured when Scottish forces under the Earl of Huntly counterattack at Haddon Rig.
Battle of Haddon Rig
Commands the Scottish force that defeats Sir Robert Bowes's English army at Haddon Rig and captures English officers and men.
Battle of Malaga
Byng serves in the Anglo-Dutch fleet during the Battle of Malaga.
Battle of Malaga
Rooke commands the Anglo-Dutch fleet against the French fleet at Malaga.
Battle of Malaga
Shovell fights in the fleet action off Malaga after the capture of Gibraltar.
Battle of Malaga
Fights in the Anglo-Dutch fleet off Malaga.
Battle of Amberg
Defeats the French under Jourdan & Moreau
Battle of Junin
Defeats the Spanish, helps to liberate Peru from Spain
Battle of Junin
Defeated by nationalists led by Simon Bolivar
Battle of Junin
Helps defeats the Spanish, helps to liberate Peru from Spain
Battle of Krasnik
The Russian 4th Army is driven back by the Austrian First Army
Battle of Orlau-Frankenau
Withdraws to Tannenberg. The Russians are stopped by the German XX corps. The Germans know the Russian positions because of Samsonovs uncoded radio messages. Russia withdraws to Tannenberg. bu the Germans know Russian positions because they decode radio messages. Attacks East Prussia & defeats the Germans
Battle of Tannenberg
Zhilinsky orders Samsonov to stop "acting the coward & resume the offensive"
Battle of Tannenberg
Ordered by Zhilinsky to stop "acting the coward & resume the offensive"
Battle of Britain
Berlin is bombed by the RAF in retaliation for the bombing of London
Battle of Britain
Concentrates on airfields in the south east but bombs are dropped in error on London. 2nd phase to 27th Sept, a route to London is to be opened up by destroying the RAF
Battle of Britain
The 3rd phase of the battle begins. Resumes after bad weather. Airfields & commuincations are damaged as German numerical superiority takes effect
Battle of Britain
Bombs also fall on London during the continuing air offensive.
Battle of Britain
Luftwaffe operations intensify against Fighter Command targets around London.
Battle of Stalingrad
After the Luftwaffe attack Stalingrad & kill 40,000 Pauluss 6th Army attack