Dowry
Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
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December 19 in History
This permanent archive page contains 153 World History Database records for December 19, spanning 1075 to 2019. Recorded topics include Death of Edith of Wessex; Dowry; Marriage.
Total: 153Events: 132Births: 3Deaths: 4Battles: 9Coronations: 5Countries: 32
Events on December 19
Marriage
Marries Henry II
Marriage
Henry IIs marriage is celebrated in the Cathedral of Poitiers. Given Aquitaine as part of the marriage dowry, remains English until 1452
Marriage
Marries Eleanor of Aquitaine, daughter of the late Duke of Aquitaine
Rule of Aquitaine
Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Rule of Aquitaine
Given Aquitaine as part of the marriage dowry, remains English until 1452
Accession
Accedes to the throne upon the death of his second cousin, Stephen
Rex Angliae
Henry used the title Rex Angliae, Dux Normaniae et Aquitaniae et Comes Andigaviae (King of England, Duke of Normandy and Aquitaine, Count of Anjou)
Homage
Pays homage to Henry III for his English lands
Exile of John Balliol
Forced to flee by the Earl of Moray & Sir Archibald Douglas, supporters of David Bruce
Capture at Dreux
Montmorency is captured by Huguenot forces during the battle
Retreat after Dreux
Coligny withdraws with surviving Huguenot forces after Dreux
Christening
Writes verses for James VIs christening
Christening
The Countess of Argyl attends on Elizabeth's behalf. Godparent to James VI, sends a gold font
Lund University Founded
The regency government signs the documents establishing Lund University.
Lund University Founded
The regency government signs the documents establishing Lund University.
Mary II Falls Ill
Mary II becomes seriously ill with smallpox at Kensington Palace, beginning the final crisis of the joint reign with William III of Orange.
Poor Richard's Almanack
Publication of "Poor Richards Almanac"
American Crisis
Publication of "American Crisis", essay
American Crisis", essay
Publication of "American Crisis", essay
Foreign Secretary of England
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister by George III, Britains youngest Prime Minister, age 24
Legislation
Vetoes the Legislative Assemblys Decree against priests
Veto of Decrees
Vetoes decrees against refractory priests and emigres
Veto of Refractory Priest Decree
Louis XVI vetoed legislation directed against refractory priests, worsening conflict with deputies who viewed clerical resistance as counter-revolutionary.
Capture of Toulon
Toulon is recaptured by the revolutionaries
Evacuation of Toulon
The successful artillery operations helped force the Anglo-allied evacuation of Toulon and restored the port to Republican control.
A Christmas Carol
Publication of "A Christmas Carol"
Minister President
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Government
Leads a Lib-Con coalition with Russell & Gladstone
Constitution of Germany
Refuses the crown offered to him by the new Confeferation of a united Germany
Succession
Refuses the crown offered to him by the new Confeferation of a united Germany
Unification
Refuses the crown offered to him by the new Confeferation of a united Germany
Coup
Juan Vicente Gomez seized power while President Cipriano Castro was receiving medical treatment abroad.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 1st term
President of Venezuela
Declares himself as the President of Venezuela
December Election Campaign
Retains his Dundee parliamentary seat in the December election.
Dundee Liberal Campaign
Returns to Parliament as a Liberal member for Dundee.
Election
Very little change from January but enough to push the Parliament Act through
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Dundee with an increased majority
Deposition
Is deposed after supporting the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
Protectorate of Egypt
Becomes Sultan under the British protectorate, replacing Ottoman suzerainty over Egypt and the canal zone.
Sultanate of Egypt
Becomes Sultan when Britain declares a protectorate over Egypt.
BEF Command Appointment Confirmed
Haig replaces Sir John French as Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force.
Dismissal
French is replaced after failures following Ypres and Loos.
General Headquarters Command Assumed
Haig assumes control of BEF General Headquarters and begins reviewing the army's organisation.
Rear-Guard Deception Maintained
White's rear guards maintain irregular rifle fire to conceal the final movement of troops toward the beaches.
Centralised War Direction Announced
Promises more concentrated control of manpower, shipping, food and strategy under the new administration.
First Commons War Policy Statement
Addresses the Commons on the new government's policy and the scale of the national war effort.
Restoration of Constantine I
A referendum and political change restore Constantine I to the throne.
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 2nd term
International Conference at London
The naval conference between Japan, Britain & the USA breaks down. Japan abrogates its naval treaties
Narvik Planning
Supports Allied discussion of action in Scandinavia against the German ore route.
Supreme War Council
Continues Anglo-French strategic discussions during the Phoney War.
Supreme War Council
Defends a cautious Allied strategy during the Phoney War.
Atlantic Wall
Complains to the OKH too many troops & resources are at the Russian & Med Fronts
Conscription
The Selective Service Act requires all men aged 18-64 register, men aged 20-44 are liable to conscription
Hitler Assumes Army Command Operational Consequences
Jodl continues OKW work after Hitler personally assumes command of the German Army.
Legislation
The Selective Service Act requires all men aged 18-64 register, men aged 20-44 are liable to conscription
Bombing of Hamburg
The British Air Ministry announces that Hamburg lies in ruins
Bombing of Hamburg
The British Air Ministry announces that Hamburg lies in ruins
President of Austria
Appointed President of the National Council
Siege of Hanoi
The Viet Minh launch a surprise attack on the French troops in Hanoi
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Uses the CIA to run covert ops in Europe. 1st institution of national security in the US
NSC orders Hillenkoeter to use covert methods against communists in Italy
The NSC orders Hillenkoeter to use covert methods against communists in Italy
Occupation
The US National Security Council issues the 9-Point Program
Prime Minister of Australia
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, 2nd term
Test Ban Inspection Safeguards
McCone argued that any nuclear test suspension should rest on a bilateral or multilateral agreement containing effective inspection and verification safeguards.
Nassau Conference
McNamara participates in discussions over Skybolt cancellation and the proposed sale of Polaris to Britain
Nassau Conference
Thorneycroft supports the British negotiating position for a nuclear missile replacement after Skybolt
Talks with Gamal Abdel Nasser
Discusses regional affairs, Sino-Indian relations and wider international issues with President Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Government
Partially lifts the trade embargo on China
Apollo 17 Completion
Leads NASA when Apollo 17 returns from the Moon.
Apollo 17 Splashdown
Returns with Cernan and Schmitt as Apollo 17 ends the final crewed lunar landing mission.
Federal Aviation Administration
Appointed Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
End of First Jørgensen Premiership
The First Jørgensen Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Hartling Government
Begins the Hartling Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Milk Fund Evidence Review
Participates in a further executive session reviewing evidence in the committee's Milk Fund investigation and its relationship to campaign financing.
Retirement
A farewell match for Garrincha between a FIFA World team and Brazil is celebrated at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in front of 131,000 spectators
Bryukhanov Unit Two Reactor Power Rise
Oversees station management as operators begin raising reactor power during the commissioning of Unit 2.
Super Cup Second-Leg Goal
Scores at Anfield as Anderlecht protect their aggregate advantage and win the UEFA Super Cup.
Super Cup Second-Leg Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal for Liverpool in the second leg of the UEFA Super Cup against Anderlecht.
MRND Rule Continued
The MRND remains Rwanda's dominant political organization.
Presidential Re-Election
Wins another single-candidate presidential election.
Agreement of Hong Kong
Signs the Hong Kong agreement in Peking, Hong Kong will return to China by 1997
Joint Declaration
As Foreign Secretary and a principal British negotiator, Howe helps conclude the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which Margaret Thatcher and Zhao Ziyang sign in Beijing on 19 December 1984.
Poet Laureate Appointment
Appointed Poet Laureate
Presidential Referendum
Zia uses a referendum to claim a five-year presidential mandate.
Rule of Hong Kong
The Sino-British Joint Declaration provides for China to resume sovereignty over Hong Kong on 1 July 1997 while setting out arrangements for the territory after the transfer.
Rule of Hong Kong
Signs the Hong Kong agreement in Peking, Hong Kong will return to China by 1997
Rule of Hong Kong
Signs an agreement with Margaret Thatcher for Hong Kong to be returned by 1997
Independence of Republic of Serbian Krajina
Rebel Serbs declare independence in the Krajina region which makes up almost a third of Croatia
Independence of Serbia
Rebel Serbs declare independence in the Krajina region which makes up almost a third of Croatia
Republic of Serbian Krajina
Leads rebel Serb authorities in Krajina.
Diplomatic Negotiations at Oslo
Shimon Peres and senior PLO officials end two days of closed-door talks in Oslo, Norway, in which they seek to break a deadlock over Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories
Independence of Israel
Shimon Peres and senior PLO officials end two days of closed-door talks in Oslo, Norway, in which they seek to break a deadlock over Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories
Independence of Palestine
Shimon Peres and senior PLO officials end two days of closed-door talks in Oslo, Norway, in which they seek to break a deadlock over Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories
Beyond Silence
Directs Beyond Silence.
First Galileo Europa Flyby
Galileo makes its first targeted close flyby of Europa and images its fractured icy terrain.
Treaty of Schengen
de Charette helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Dehaene leads Belgium as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
Derycke helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
Treaty of Schengen
In France, Juppe leads France as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
Kinkel helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Treaty of Schengen
In Germany, Kohl leads Germany as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
Treaty of Schengen
In Netherlands, Kok leads Netherlands as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
van Mierlo helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
Hubble Servicing Mission 3A Launch
Brown commands Discovery as an urgent Hubble servicing mission launches after multiple gyroscope failures force the telescope into safe mode.
Rule of Macau
Portugal officially returns Macau to China after 442 yrs
Rule of Macau
Portugal officially returns Macau to China after 442 yrs
State Duma Election
The Kremlin-backed Unity movement performs strongly in the State Duma election shortly before Yeltsin's resignation.
Taliban
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
Taliban
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
United Nations
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
United Nations
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
Preliminary Declaration Assessment
Briefs the Council on a preliminary assessment of Iraq's declaration.
Security Council Iraq Briefing
Identifies unresolved questions requiring documentation and inspection.
International Weapons Inspections Accepted
Libya agrees to permit international inspection and dismantlement of prohibited weapons activities.
Nuclear Programme Disclosure
Libya discloses uranium-enrichment equipment acquired through an international procurement network.
Renunciation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Gaddafi announces that Libya will eliminate its nuclear and chemical weapons programmes.
Credit Crunch
Morgan Stanley falls into the red with $9.4 billion writeoff but receives $5 billion from the China Investment Corporation
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley falls into the red with $9.4 billion writeoff but receives $5 billion from the China Investment Corporation
Auto Bailout
Announces emergency loans for General Motors and Chrysler from financial rescue funds
Automobile Industry Assistance
General Motors receives emergency federal financing through funds authorised under TARP.
Barcelona Sextuple
Becomes the first manager winning six official titles in one year.
Club World Cup Final Winner
Scores in extra time as Barcelona defeat Estudiantes to complete an unprecedented six-trophy year.
Six-Trophy Year
Completes a calendar year containing six major trophies.
Interim Social Media Guidelines
Starmer publishes interim prosecution guidance covering communications made through social media.
Homelessness Fund Reaches One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Pounds
Burnham announces strong public support for the city-region homelessness fund.
President of Algeria
Takes office as President of Algeria.
Births on December 19
Birth of Philip V
Birth of Philip V, son of Louis the Dauphin
Birth of Ralph David Richardson
Birth of Ralph David Richardson
Birth of Leonid Brezhnev
Born in Kamenskoye, later Dneprodzerzhinsk, into a working-class family.
Deaths on December 19
Death of Edith of Wessex
Death of Edith of Wessex
Death at Dreux
Saint Andre is killed after the Battle of Dreux
Death of Hector Jose Campora Demaestre
Death of Hector Jose Campora Demaestre
Death of Marcello Mastroianni
Death of Marcello Mastroianni
Battles on December 19
Battle of Radcot Bridge
Gloucester & Bolingbroke defeat the Royalists under de Vere & the Earl of Suffolk
Battle of Dreux
Guise emerges as the leading Catholic commander after Dreux
Battle of Dreux
Guise plays a leading Catholic role at the Battle of Dreux
Battle of Dreux
Conde is captured during the first major battle of the war
Battle of Bulge
The Allies are take by surprise, Eisenhower commits the 82nd & 101st Airborne Divs
Battle of Bulge
Arrives with the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne to check the 5th Panzer Army
Battle of Bulge
Turns 90 degrees north to attack the German southern flank. Halts the 3rd Armys advance into the Saar
Battle of Bulge
Sent as a reinforcement to bolster the northern flank
Battle of Hanoi
Directs resistance as war with France begins in Hanoi
Coronations on December 19
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster Abbey, "By The Grace Of God, Henry II, King Of England", thus the first to be crowned "King of England", as opposed to "King of the English".
Coronation
Henry used the title Rex Angliae, Dux Normaniae et Aquitaniae et Comes Andigaviae (King of England, Duke of Normandy and Aquitaine, Count of Anjou).
Coronation
The 1st Angevin King.
Coronation
The Count of Anjou, son of Matilda daughter of Henry I & Geoffrey Plantagenet.
Coronation as King of Bohemia
Charles Albert was crowned rival King of Bohemia after his forces occupied Prague.