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Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Marries Henry II
Marries Eleanor of Aquitaine, daughter of the late Duke of Aquitaine
Henry IIs marriage is celebrated in the Cathedral of Poitiers. Given Aquitaine as part of the marriage dowry, remains English until 1452
Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Given Aquitaine as part of the marriage dowry, remains English until 1452
Accedes to the throne upon the death of his second cousin, Stephen
Henry used the title Rex Angliae, Dux Normaniae et Aquitaniae et Comes Andigaviae (King of England, Duke of Normandy and Aquitaine, Count of Anjou)
Pays homage to Henry III for his English lands
Forced to flee by the Earl of Moray & Sir Archibald Douglas, supporters of David Bruce
Montmorency is captured by Huguenot forces during the battle
Coligny withdraws with surviving Huguenot forces after Dreux
Writes verses for James VIs christening
The Countess of Argyl attends on Elizabeth's behalf. Godparent to James VI, sends a gold font
The regency government signs the documents establishing Lund University.
The regency government signs the documents establishing Lund University.
Mary II becomes seriously ill with smallpox at Kensington Palace, beginning the final crisis of the joint reign with William III of Orange.
Publication of "Poor Richards Almanac"
Publication of "American Crisis", essay
Publication of "American Crisis", essay
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Appointed Prime Minister by George III, Britains youngest Prime Minister, age 24
Vetoes the Legislative Assemblys Decree against priests
Vetoes decrees against refractory priests and emigres
Louis XVI vetoed legislation directed against refractory priests, worsening conflict with deputies who viewed clerical resistance as counter-revolutionary.
Toulon is recaptured by the revolutionaries
The successful artillery operations helped force the Anglo-allied evacuation of Toulon and restored the port to Republican control.
Publication of "A Christmas Carol"
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Leads a Lib-Con coalition with Russell & Gladstone
Refuses the crown offered to him by the new Confeferation of a united Germany
Refuses the crown offered to him by the new Confeferation of a united Germany
Refuses the crown offered to him by the new Confeferation of a united Germany
Juan Vicente Gomez seized power while President Cipriano Castro was receiving medical treatment abroad.
Appointed President of Venezuela, 1st term
Declares himself as the President of Venezuela
Retains his Dundee parliamentary seat in the December election.
Returns to Parliament as a Liberal member for Dundee.
Very little change from January but enough to push the Parliament Act through
Elected Member of Parliament for Dundee with an increased majority
Is deposed after supporting the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
Becomes Sultan under the British protectorate, replacing Ottoman suzerainty over Egypt and the canal zone.
Becomes Sultan when Britain declares a protectorate over Egypt.
Haig replaces Sir John French as Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force.
French is replaced after failures following Ypres and Loos.
Haig assumes control of BEF General Headquarters and begins reviewing the army's organisation.
White's rear guards maintain irregular rifle fire to conceal the final movement of troops toward the beaches.
Promises more concentrated control of manpower, shipping, food and strategy under the new administration.
Addresses the Commons on the new government's policy and the scale of the national war effort.
A referendum and political change restore Constantine I to the throne.
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 2nd term
The naval conference between Japan, Britain & the USA breaks down. Japan abrogates its naval treaties
Supports Allied discussion of action in Scandinavia against the German ore route.
Continues Anglo-French strategic discussions during the Phoney War.
Defends a cautious Allied strategy during the Phoney War.
Complains to the OKH too many troops & resources are at the Russian & Med Fronts
The Selective Service Act requires all men aged 18-64 register, men aged 20-44 are liable to conscription
Jodl continues OKW work after Hitler personally assumes command of the German Army.
The Selective Service Act requires all men aged 18-64 register, men aged 20-44 are liable to conscription
The British Air Ministry announces that Hamburg lies in ruins
The British Air Ministry announces that Hamburg lies in ruins
Appointed President of the National Council
The Viet Minh launch a surprise attack on the French troops in Hanoi
Uses the CIA to run covert ops in Europe. 1st institution of national security in the US
The NSC orders Hillenkoeter to use covert methods against communists in Italy
The US National Security Council issues the 9-Point Program
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, 2nd term
McCone argued that any nuclear test suspension should rest on a bilateral or multilateral agreement containing effective inspection and verification safeguards.
McNamara participates in discussions over Skybolt cancellation and the proposed sale of Polaris to Britain
Thorneycroft supports the British negotiating position for a nuclear missile replacement after Skybolt
Partially lifts the trade embargo on China
Leads NASA when Apollo 17 returns from the Moon.
Returns with Cernan and Schmitt as Apollo 17 ends the final crewed lunar landing mission.
Appointed Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
The First Jørgensen Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Begins the Hartling Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
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
Scores at Anfield as Anderlecht protect their aggregate advantage and win the UEFA Super Cup.
Scores the opening goal for Liverpool in the second leg of the UEFA Super Cup against Anderlecht.
The MRND remains Rwanda's dominant political organization.
Wins another single-candidate presidential election.
Signs the Hong Kong agreement in Peking, Hong Kong will return to China by 1997
Appointed Poet Laureate
Zia uses a referendum to claim a five-year presidential mandate.
Signs the Hong Kong agreement in Peking, Hong Kong will return to China by 1997
Signs an agreement with Margaret Thatcher for Hong Kong to be returned by 1997
Rebel Serbs declare independence in the Krajina region which makes up almost a third of Croatia
Rebel Serbs declare independence in the Krajina region which makes up almost a third of Croatia
Leads rebel Serb authorities in Krajina.
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
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
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
Directs Beyond Silence.
Galileo makes its first targeted close flyby of Europa and images its fractured icy terrain.
de Charette helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
In Belgium, Dehaene leads Belgium as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Derycke helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
In France, Juppe leads France as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Kinkel helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
In Germany, Kohl leads Germany as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
In Netherlands, Kok leads Netherlands as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
van Mierlo helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
Brown commands Discovery as an urgent Hubble servicing mission launches after multiple gyroscope failures force the telescope into safe mode.
Portugal officially returns Macau to China after 442 yrs
Portugal officially returns Macau to China after 442 yrs
The Kremlin-backed Unity movement performs strongly in the State Duma election shortly before Yeltsin's resignation.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Briefs the Council on a preliminary assessment of Iraq's declaration.
Identifies unresolved questions requiring documentation and inspection.
Libya agrees to permit international inspection and dismantlement of prohibited weapons activities.
Libya discloses uranium-enrichment equipment acquired through an international procurement network.
Gaddafi announces that Libya will eliminate its nuclear and chemical weapons programmes.
Morgan Stanley falls into the red with $9.4 billion writeoff but receives $5 billion from the China Investment Corporation
Morgan Stanley falls into the red with $9.4 billion writeoff but receives $5 billion from the China Investment Corporation
Announces emergency loans for General Motors and Chrysler from financial rescue funds
General Motors receives emergency federal financing through funds authorised under TARP.
Becomes the first manager winning six official titles in one year.
Scores in extra time as Barcelona defeat Estudiantes to complete an unprecedented six-trophy year.
Completes a calendar year containing six major trophies.
Starmer publishes interim prosecution guidance covering communications made through social media.
Burnham announces strong public support for the city-region homelessness fund.
Takes office as President of Algeria.
Birth of Philip V, son of Louis the Dauphin
Birth of Ralph David Richardson
Born in Kamenskoye, later Dneprodzerzhinsk, into a working-class family.
Death of Edith of Wessex
Saint Andre is killed after the Battle of Dreux
Death of Hector Jose Campora Demaestre
Death of Marcello Mastroianni
Gloucester & Bolingbroke defeat the Royalists under de Vere & the Earl of Suffolk
Guise emerges as the leading Catholic commander after Dreux
Guise plays a leading Catholic role at the Battle of Dreux
Conde is captured during the first major battle of the war
The Allies are take by surprise, Eisenhower commits the 82nd & 101st Airborne Divs
Arrives with the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne to check the 5th Panzer Army
Turns 90 degrees north to attack the German southern flank. Halts the 3rd Armys advance into the Saar
Sent as a reinforcement to bolster the northern flank
Directs resistance as war with France begins in Hanoi
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".
Henry used the title Rex Angliae, Dux Normaniae et Aquitaniae et Comes Andigaviae (King of England, Duke of Normandy and Aquitaine, Count of Anjou).
The 1st Angevin King.
The Count of Anjou, son of Matilda daughter of Henry I & Geoffrey Plantagenet.
Charles Albert was crowned rival King of Bohemia after his forces occupied Prague.
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