Marriage
Alexander II marries Joanna, sister of Henry III
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December 18 in History
This permanent archive page contains 122 World History Database records for December 18, spanning 1221 to 2024. Recorded topics include Marriage; Siege of Rhodes; First Fruits and Tenths Act.
Total: 122Events: 111Births: 3Deaths: 4Battles: 4Countries: 32
Events on December 18
Siege of Rhodes
Breaks into the city of Rhodes
First Fruits and Tenths Act
The First Fruits and Tenths Act diverts clerical revenues formerly linked to Rome to the English Crown.
Oath of Succession
Refusal to swear the succession oath becomes a grave political and religious offence.
Oath of Succession
Refusal to swear the succession oath is treated as treason against the king's authority.
Oath of Succession
The Act requires recognition of Anne Boleyn as Henry VIII's lawful wife and of her children as legitimate heirs.
Oath of Succession
The Oath to the Succession Act receives royal assent, requiring subjects to swear to the succession settlement.
Oath of Succession
The Oath to the Succession Act requires subjects to swear obedience to Henry VIII's succession settlement.
Oath of Succession
The Oath to the Succession Act requires subjects to swear to Henry VIII's succession settlement.
Treason
The Treasons Act receives royal assent and makes malicious denial of Henry VIII's supremacy punishable as high treason.
Treasons Act
The Act makes it treason to deny maliciously the king's royal supremacy and lawful titles.
Treasons Act
The Act makes resistance to the royal supremacy and succession settlement punishable as high treason.
Treasons Act
The Treasons Act makes malicious denial of the king's royal supremacy and titles punishable as high treason.
Treasons Act
The Treasons Act receives royal assent and creates new statutory offences of high treason.
Treasons Act
The Treasons Act receives royal assent, reinforcing the succession settlement by criminalising opposition to Henry's authority.
Impeachment of Archbishop Laud
The Commons impeaches Laud for high treason and attacks his religious policies.
Parliamentary Accusations against Wren
Parliament investigates Wren’s enforcement of Laudian religious practices.
Regency Ends
Charles assumes personal government when the twelve-year regency formally ends.
Regency Ends
Charles assumes personal government when the twelve-year regency formally ends.
Arrival in London
William III of Orange enters London after James II loses effective control of the capital.
Treaty of Commerce
A Treaty of Commerce is signed with Russia in Saint Petersburg
The Divorce Bill
Publishes a fuller article on the political and legal issues surrounding the Prussian divorce bill.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador after overthrowing Antonio Borrero
Protectorate of Egypt
Announces a British protectorate over Egypt after Ottoman entry into the First World War, changing the canal's sovereignty framework.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Göttingen Society Corresponding Membership
Elected a corresponding member of the Royal Society of Sciences at Göttingen.
UFA Founded
Universum Film AG is founded, creating a major German studio structure.
Prime Minister's Statement
Responds in the Commons to the Prime Minister’s statement at the end of the parliamentary year.
President of Czechoslovakia
Succeeds Masaryk as president.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela after the death of Juan Vicente Gomez
Directive Barbarossa Initialled
Jodl initials Directive 21, the formal planning directive for Operation Barbarossa.
Fuhrer Directive No. 21
Issues Directive 21 finalizing orders for the invasion of Russia
Invasion of Russia
Hitler signed War Directive No. 21 to the German High Command for an operation now codenamed "Operation Barbarossa" stating: "The German Wehrmacht must be prepared to crush Soviet Russia in a quick campaign". All preparations for the invasion of Russia are to be completed by 15th May 1941
Operation Barbarossa
Issues Directive 21 finalizing orders for the invasion of Russia. Hitler signed War Directive No. 21 to the German High Command for an operation now codenamed "Operation Barbarossa" stating: "The German Wehrmacht must be prepared to crush Soviet Russia in a quick campaign". All preparations for the invasion of Russia are to be completed by 15th May 1941
Wehrmacht
Hitler signed War Directive No. 21 to the German High Command for an operation now codenamed "Operation Barbarossa" stating: "The German Wehrmacht must be prepared to crush Soviet Russia in a quick campaign"
Manhattan Project
First meeting of the OSRD sponsored S-1 project, dedicated to developing fission weapons
Manhattan Project
OSRD research includes radar, guided missiles and fission weapons.
Office of Scientific Research and Development
Directs wartime scientific projects including radar and early-warning systems.
Office of Scientific Research and Development
OSRD sponsors radar, proximity fuze and nuclear research during the war.
S-1 Section
OSRD coordinates weapons research while radar projects expand separately.
State Visit
I participates in state visit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Capture of Fomento
Guevara's forces capture Fomento during the late-December campaign that expands rebel control across Las Villas.
Nassau Conference
Kennedy meets Macmillan at Nassau to resolve the Skybolt crisis and discuss a substitute nuclear system
Nassau Conference
Macmillan meets Kennedy at Nassau to negotiate continued British access to a strategic nuclear delivery system
Prime Minister Removed
Dia is removed during the political crisis with President Senghor
FBI
Tells the FBI that he was sure that Oswald was the rifleman he had seen
FBI
Tells the FBI that he was sure that Oswald was the rifleman he had seen
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Gemini VII
During the flight of Gemini VII, American astronauts Frank Borman and James A. Lovell set a duration record of fourteen days in Earth-orbit that holds for five years
Gemini VII
During the flight of Gemini VII, American astronauts Frank Borman and James A. Lovell set a duration record of fourteen days in Earth-orbit that holds for five years
Operation Harvest Moon
Barnum takes command under fire and helps direct Marine units during Operation Harvest Moon
Baneberry Nuclear Test
Operation Baneberry releases radioactive material after an underground nuclear test
Devaluation
The US devalues the dollar by 7.9% & lifts the import surcharge
Economy of USA
The US devalues the dollar by 7.9% & lifts the import surcharge
Bombing of Haiphong
Nixon orders a 3 day bombing offensive against Hanoi-Haiphong, Operation Linebacker II
Bombing of Hanoi
Nixon orders a 3 day bombing offensive against Hanoi-Haiphong, Operation Linebacker II
Christmas Bombing
Orders Operation Linebacker II bombing of North Vietnam
Linebacker II
Commands Strategic Air Command during the Linebacker II bombing campaign
Linebacker II
26-30 December, massive air bombing of military installations in North Vietnam
Linebacker II
Hanoi agrees to Nixon's conditions for reopening peace negotiations
Linebacker II
Operations north of the Twentieth Parallel cease, 729 sorties have ben flown & 15 planes lost
Linebacker II
Orders a 3 day bombing offensive against the Hanoi-Haiphong, Operation Linebacker II
Linebacker II
Orders B52s to bomb Hanoi & Haiphong
Milk Fund Executive Testimony
Oversees executive-session testimony in the Milk Fund investigation as the committee examines financial and political relationships connected with campaign contributions.
Third Plenum
Chen Yun supports the shift away from Cultural Revolution politics at the Third Plenum
Marriage
Marries Asif Zardari
UN Security Council Resolution 799
Receives Security Council support after Israel deports hundreds of Palestinians to southern Lebanon.
Constitution of Great Britain
Introduces the Scotland Bill to the Commons, for a Scottish Parliament. Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Coup
South Koreans elect a dissident as President & overthrow the political establishment and choose Kim Dae Jung, long-time pro-democracy campaigner
Election
South Koreans elect a dissident as President & overthrow the political establishment and choose Kim Dae Jung, long-time pro-democracy campaigner
Independence of Great Britain
Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Independence of Scotland
Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Legislation
Introduces the Scotland Bill to the Commons, for a Scottish Parliament
President of South Korea
South Koreans elect a dissident as President & overthrow the political establishment and choose Kim Dae Jung, long-time pro-democracy campaigner
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after performances for Barcelona and Portugal.
European Player Recognition
Becomes the second Portuguese player receiving the award.
Anti-terrorism Act
Passes new security legislation after the September attacks.
IAEA Additional Protocol
Iran signs an Additional Protocol to its IAEA safeguards agreement to provide broader verification access, although the protocol does not enter into force.
Nuclear Power
As agreed in the Paris Agreement, Iran voluntarily signs and implements the Additional Protocol to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
Nuclear Power
Kamal Kharrazi says, "We wont accept any new obligations. Iran has a high technical capability and has to be recognised by the international community as a member of the nuclear club. This is an irreversible path"
Nuclear Power
Kamal Kharrazi says, "We wont accept any new obligations. Iran has a high technical capability and has to be recognised by the international community as a member of the nuclear club. This is an irreversible path"
Recognition of By the international community as a member
Kamal Kharrazi says, "We wont accept any new obligations. Iran has a high technical capability and has to be recognised by the international community as a member of the nuclear club. This is an irreversible path"
Constitutional Referendum
Voters approve a new constitution establishing elected institutions and decentralised provinces.
Presidential Election
Morales wins the presidential election as the Movement Toward Socialism candidate.
Hamas
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Hamas, reported 185 Israeli violations in the lull period
ICTR Genocide Conviction
Is convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
ICTR Genocide Conviction
Is convicted of genocide and other serious crimes.
ICTR Genocide Conviction
Is convicted in the ICTR Military I case.
Invasion of Gaza
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Hamas, reported 185 Israeli violations in the lull period
Military I Judgment
The trial chamber initially sentences him to life imprisonment.
Military I Life Sentence
The trial chamber imposes a life sentence.
Military I Life Sentence
The trial chamber sentences him to life imprisonment.
Club World Cup Final Double
Scores twice as Barcelona defeat Santos 4-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
Iraq Withdrawal
Marks the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.
Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act
Parliament passes the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act to create new anti-corruption oversight institutions.
Manchester United Departure
Leaves Manchester United after two and a half seasons in charge.
First Impeachment Vote
Is impeached by the House of Representatives.
Impeachment
Presides over the House during the impeachment of Donald Trump.
Impeachment
Is impeached by the House of Representatives.
Brexit
Resigns as Brexit minister.
2022 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after leading Argentina to the World Cup title.
2022 Golden Glove
Wins the Golden Glove after Argentina's championship campaign.
Argentina World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title.
Eight-Goal Qatar 2022 Golden Boot
Scores eight goals for France, including three in the final, to win the Golden Boot.
World Cup Final Hat-Trick
Scores three goals against Argentina, becoming the second player with a World Cup final hat-trick.
Intercontinental Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Pachuca 3-0 in the Intercontinental Cup final.
Intercontinental Cup Final Penalty
Converts a penalty to complete Real Madrid's 3-0 Intercontinental Cup final victory over Pachuca.
Intercontinental Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the 3-0 Intercontinental Cup final victory over Pachuca.
Ninth World Championship
Coaches Real Madrid to victory over Pachuca as the club secure their ninth world championship.
Births on December 18
Birth of Franz Ferdinand
Birth of Franz Ferdinand
Birth of Willy Brandt
Birth of Willy Brandt
Birth of Keith Richards
Birth of Keith Richards, later guitarist and songwriter of the Rolling Stones.
Deaths on December 18
Death of John Pym
The only man in politics who has some control over the Scots. Death of John Pym. Allows the rise of the Independent Party
Death of Alexander Tvardovsky
Death of poet and editor Alexander Tvardovsky.
Death of Enrique Hertzog Garaiz
Former president Enrique Hertzog Garaiz dies in Buenos Aires.
Death of Kirsty MacColl
Death of Kirsty MacColl
Battles on December 18
Battle of Penrith
A Jacobite rearguard victory over an English detatchment
Battle of Mudki
Lal Singh leads a Sikh army against British-led forces at Mudki during the opening battles of the First Sikh War.
Battle of Bastogne
Holds Bastogne when it is besieged by the Germans
Battle of Bulge
Commands US 101 Airborne Div & Combat Command B US 10th Armoured Division at Bastogne