Holy Roman Emperor
Revives the title of Holy Roman Emperor in Western Europe after more than three centuries
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December 25 in History
This permanent archive page contains 140 World History Database records for December 25, spanning 800 to 2016. Recorded topics include Coronation; Holy Roman Emperor; Imperial Coronation.
Total: 140Events: 96Births: 7Deaths: 7Battles: 8Coronations: 22Countries: 24
Events on December 25
Assassination of Leo V
Assassinated by the followers of Michael the Amorian
Capture of London
After London surrenders to Sweyn Canute rules over all of England
Capture of London
London surrenders to Sweyn I
Exile of Ethelred II the Unready
Ethelred II the Unready escapes to Normandy
Siege of London
London surrenders to Sweyn I
Submission of London
London submits to Sweyn Forkbeard after most of England has accepted him as king.
Submission of London
London submits to Sweyn Forkbeard near the end of his conquest of England.
Christmas Communion
Ferdinand receives communion on Christmas Day as his final illness advances.
Accession to English Kingship
William becomes King of England after his coronation at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day.
Disturbance
A disturbance outside Williams coronation causes Norman guards to set nearby buildings on fire
Ealdred Officiates
William receives the crown from Ealdred, Archbishop of York, because Archbishop Stigand does not perform the ceremony.
Kingship
William I begins his reign over England after the conquest
Succession
Names Richard II as his successor
Succession
Edward III names Richard II as his successor, then aged 10
Peace Treaty
Peace is agreed between England & France
Peace
A peace Treaty is signed between England & France
Dismissal
Dismissed from power by the Queen & Edmund Beaufort the 2nd Duke of Somerset
Exile of Henry VII
While in Brittany, Henry Tudor pledges to marry Elizabeth of York, attracting Yorkist opponents of Richard III.
Marriage Pledge to Elizabeth of York
At Rennes, Henry Tudor publicly promises to marry Elizabeth of York if he secures the English crown.
Alliance Thomas Howard Norfolk, 3rd and Scots
The Privy Council instructs Norfolk to assist the Scots against the French
Invasion of Scotland
The Privy Council instructs Norfolk to assist the Scots against the French
Pope Elected
Giovanni Angelo Medici is elected Pope Pius IV
Support for Scottish Protestants
Elizabeth's council moves toward aiding Scottish Protestants against French influence
Peerage
Created Earl of Warwick during Elizabeth I's reign
Crossing of the Vistula
Charles XII crosses the Vistula during the eastward march against Russia.
Crossing of the Vistula
Crosses the Vistula during the eastward march.
Peace
Prussia recognizes Francis, the Duke of Lorraine, as the Holy Roman Emperor. At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with the County of Glatz. At the peace of Dresden Frederick gains the Duchies of Upper & Lower Silesia
Rule of Glatz
At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with the County of Glatz
Rule of Silesia
At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with Upper & Lower Silesia
Treaty of Dresden
Ends Prussian involvement in the Bohemian War on favourable term
Treaty of Dresden
Ends Prussian involvement in the War of Austrian Succession on favourable term
Halley's Comet
Halley's predicted comet is observed again, confirming his orbital calculation after his death and strengthening Newtonian celestial mechanics.
Halley's Comet Return
Calculates perturbations that help predict the return of Halley's Comet under Newtonian gravity.
Halley's Comet Return
Observes the predicted return of Halley's Comet, confirming Newtonian celestial mechanics.
Halleys Comet
Halleys prediction of the comets return proved to be correct, although it was not seen until 25 December 1758, by Johann Georg Palitzsch, a German farmer and amateur astronome
Halleys Comet
Halleys prediction of the comets return proved to be correct, although it was not seen until as late as 25 December 1758 by Johann Georg Palitzsch, a German farmer and amateur astronomer
Succession
Peter succeeds to the throne as Peter III of Russia and moves into the new Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Catherine thus becomes Empress Consort of Russia
Siege of Trenton
Crosses the Delaware River to attack the British garrison at Trenton, New Jersey
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant
Election to the Institute
Napoleon was elected to the Institut de France in the class of physical and mathematical sciences.
Constitution of France
The Constitution of Year VIII comes into force
Seminole War Engagement
Claims victory despite heavy losses during difficult fighting near Lake Okeechobee.
The Progress of Feelings in England
Publishes an article examining changing British public opinion toward the American Civil War.
Common Entry Training Scheme Issued
The Fisher-Selborne scheme proposes common early training for executive, engineering and marine officer entrants.
Exile of Sun Yat-Sen
Returns to China to participate in the nationalist rebellion
Exile of Sun Yat-Sen
Returns from 14 years of exile to lead the republican revolution
Cuxhaven Air Raid
Royal Naval Air Service seaplanes launched from converted ships raid German naval and Zeppelin facilities around Cuxhaven.
Conference of Brest Litovsk
Prepared, if necessary, to sign a separate peace Treaty if the armistice breaksdown. Offers to give up all land occupied by Austria if the Allies join peace negotiations. Offers to give up all land occupied by Austria if the Allies join in negotiations
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, ascends the chrysanthemum throne as a god. Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 124th Emperor of Japan
Broadcast
Begins the practice of Royal Christmas broadcasts
Arrest of Chiang Kai-Shek
Is released from Xi’an after negotiations that help create conditions for a renewed Nationalist-Communist united front against Japan.
Capture of Hong Kong
Sakai accepts the collapse of organized British resistance as Hong Kong surrenders on Christmas Day.
Capture of Hong Kong
Leads the principal assault in the Japanese capture of Hong Kong
Capture of Hong Kong
Surrenders Hong Kong to the Japanese
Broadcast
Speaks with assurance of, "our coming victory"
Capture of Roslavl
Russians captue Roslavl
Capture of Smolensk
Russians captue Smolensk
Capture of Smolensk
Russians captue Smolensk
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term
Khai Phat Attack
Leads attack on Khai Phat soon after forming the armed propaganda unit
Constitution Adopted
The National Assembly adopts the Constitution of the Republic of China after prolonged political negotiations.
Constitution of China
Zhang Junmai is associated with constitutional debate as the National Assembly adopts the constitution
Constitution of China
The National Assembly adopts the Constitution of the Republic of China
Constitution Takes Effect
The Constitution of the Republic of China takes effect, formally ending the Nationalist period of political tutelage.
Soviet Exit Visa Approval
On December 25, 1961, Marina was informed that Soviet exit visas would be granted to her and Oswald.
Appeal against Military Junta
Papandreou calls for international opposition to the Greek military regime.
Release from Detention
The military regime releases Andreas Papandreou following international pressure.
Apollo 8 Trans-Earth Injection
Commands the engine burn that sends Apollo 8 out of lunar orbit toward Earth.
Apollo 8 Trans-Earth Injection
Serves as command module pilot during the burn that sends Apollo 8 from lunar orbit toward Earth.
Nine Major Construction Projects
Premier Chiang Ching-kuo announces major national construction projects intended to strengthen transport, industry and infrastructure during Chiang Kai-shek’s presidency.
Huddersfield Benefit
Performs at the Ivanhoes benefit shows, the band's final British performances of the original era.
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols final UK performance takes place at Ivanhoes, where the band play a matinee and evening show as part of a benefit for the families of striking firemen
Venera 11 Landing
Venera 11 reaches Venus and returns atmospheric and surface measurements after a successful descent.
Vietnam Invasion
Vietnam invades Cambodia to remove Khmer Rouge rule
Eminence Front
Release Eminence Front from It's Hard.
Execution
Executed along with his wife Elena
Execution
Nicolae Ceausescu is executed after a summary trial.
Trial and Execution
Is tried and executed with Elena Ceausescu.
Constitution of Russia
Gorbachev resigns his position as President of the USSR, signifying the demise of the Soviet Union, 14 former Soviet republics (including Russia) become independent states
Constitution of Russia
The USSR ends after republics declare independence. The USSR ceases to exist
Independence of Russia
Gorbachev resigns his position as President of the USSR, signifying the demise of the Soviet Union, 14 former Soviet republics (including Russia) become independent states
Resignation of Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
Gorbachev resigns his position as President of the USSR, signifying the demise of the Soviet Union, 14 former Soviet republics (including Russia) become independent states
Resignation of Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
Resigns as leader of the Communist Party
Russian Control of Strategic Nuclear Forces
Assumes Russia's central responsibility for the former Soviet strategic nuclear arsenal after Gorbachev leaves office.
Bombing of Jerusalem
A Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up on a bus in Jerusalem and wounds 12 Israelis, Hamas takes responsibility
Hamas
A Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up on a bus in Jerusalem and wounds 12 Israelis, Hamas takes responsibility
Suicide
A Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up on a bus in Jerusalem and wounds 12 Israelis, Hamas takes responsibility
Comedian Harmonists
Directs Comedian Harmonists.
Coup
Police seize Kenneth Kaunda in a crackdown on opposition leaders believed to be involved in attempted coup in the autumn
Nationalization
Police seize Kenneth Kaunda in a crackdown on opposition leaders believed to be involved in attempted coup in the autumn
Hubble Released After Servicing Mission 3A
Clervoy uses Discovery's robotic arm to release Hubble after repairs restore the observatory to science operations.
Invasion of Gaza
Delivers a Last Minute Warning in an interview with the Arabic language satellite channel al-Arabiya. "I am telling them now, it may be the last minute, Im telling them stop it. We are stronger"
AQAP Threat Focus
US security attention increasingly focuses on Al-Qaeda in Yemen.
Christmas Day Bomb Plot Response
Responds after the attempted bombing is linked to Yemen-based AQAP.
Soul Kitchen
Directs Soul Kitchen.
Births on December 25
Birth of Margaret of Austria
Birth of Margaret of Austria, later queen consort of Spain
Birth of Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Brth of Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Birth of Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Brth of Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Birth of Gotthard Heinrici
Birth of Gotthard Heinrici
Birth of Jairzinho
Birth of Jairzinho
Birth of Nawaz Sharif
Birth of Nawaz Sharif
Birth of Nawaz Sharif
Birth of Nawaz Sharif
Deaths on December 25
Death of Leo V
Death of Leo V
Death of Taisho
Dies age 47, his son was acting as Regent for 5 years during his illness
Death of W C Fields
Death of W C Fields
Death of Charlie Chaplin
Death of Charlie Chaplin
Death of Nicolae Ceausescu
Death of Nicolae Ceausescu
Death of Dean Martin
Death of Dean Martin
Death of Vera Florence Cooper Rubin
Death of Vera Rubin
Battles on December 25
Battle of Lake Okeechobee
Commands United States troops in a major battle against Seminole resistance.
Battle of Groenkop
De Wet launches a surprise Christmas attack on the British camp at Groenkop and captures much of the position.
Battle of Groenkop
Williams commands the Imperial Yeomanry camp at Groenkop when De Wet launches a surprise Christmas attack.
Battle of Stalingrad
Zhukov drives Hoths army back across Kotelnikov
Battle of Stalingrad
Zhukov drives the Germans back from the north & sth. Supply lines can no longer reach Paulus on land
Battle of Stalingrad
Zhukov drives the German forces in the north beyond the Chir & Aksay. Zhukov drives Hoths army back across Kotelnikov
Battle of Bastogne
The defences are breached but the Germans are later repulsed the following day
Battle of Bulge
The Germans breach the defences of Bastogne
Coronations on December 25
Coronation
Crowns Charlemagne as Roman emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Imperial Coronation
Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne emperor in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome on Christmas Day.
Coronation
Coronation of Edmund
Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John VIII
Coronation
Crowned King of Hungary, Hungarys 1st King, by Pope sylvester II
Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Bishop of Bamberg, Pope Clement II
Coronation
Crowns William I the Conqueror as the King of England
Coronation
William is crowned king of England at Westminster Abbey
Coronation
Crowned King of England on Christmas day, the 1st coronation in the Abbey
Coronation
Ealdred of York performs the coronation of William as king of England
Coronation Acclamation
William is acclaimed in both English and French during his Christmas Day coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Coronation Completed amid Disorder
William and the clergy complete the coronation service while smoke and disorder drive many people from the abbey.
Coronation Fire
Norman guards mistake the coronation acclamation for an attack and set nearby buildings on fire outside Westminster Abbey.
Coronation Oath
At his coronation William promises to uphold the laws and customs of his new kingdom.
Coronation of William I the Conqueror
Crowns William I the Conqueror as the King of England
Coronation of William I the Conqueror
Crowned King of England on Christmas day, the 1st coronation in the Abbey
Coronation of William the Conqueror
William is crowned king of England at Westminster Abbey
Coronation of William the Conqueror
Ealdred of York performs the coronation of William as king of England
English Coronation Rite
William is crowned according to the established English coronation rite, reinforcing the legitimacy of his new kingship.
William Presented for Coronation
Ealdred presents William to the congregation and conducts the English part of the Christmas Day coronation ceremony.
Coronation
Crowned for a 2nd time with Stephen by Archbishop Theobald
Coronation
Again crowned King of England in Canterbury Cathedral by Archbishop Theobald