International Agreement at London
Renounces claims to Scotland & frees William from agreements made with Henry II
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December 5 in History
This permanent archive page contains 154 World History Database records for December 5, spanning 1189 to 2024. Recorded topics include International Agreement at London; Restores Berwick & Roxburgh castles to Scotland, in return William pays 10,000; Succession.
Total: 154Events: 141Births: 6Deaths: 4Battles: 3Countries: 29
Events on December 5
Restores Berwick & Roxburgh castles to Scotland, in return William pays 10,000
Restores Berwick & Roxburgh castles to Scotland, in return William pays 10,000 marks
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland
Summis Desiderantes
Its direct purport was to ratify the powers already conferred upon Henry Institoris and James Sprenger, to deal with witchcraft as well as heresy, and it called upon the Bishop of Strasbourg to lend the inquisitors all possible support
Summis Desiderantes
The bull sought to remedy this jurisdictional dispute by specifically identifying the dioceses of Mainz, Cologne, Trier, Salzburg, and Bremen. Issues a bull against witchcraft. Innocent's Bull enacted nothing new.
Summis Desiderantes
The bull was written in response to the request of Dominican Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer for explicit authority to prosecute witchcraft in Germany, after he was refused assistance by the local ecclesiastical authorities, who maintained that as the letter of deputation did not specifically mention where
Summis Desiderantes
the inquisitors may operate, they could not legally exercise their functions in their areas.
Summis Desiderantes
Heinrich Kramer receives papal support for inquisitorial authority against suspected witchcraft in German dioceses.
Summis Desiderantes
Jacob Sprenger is named with Heinrich Kramer in the papal bull supporting witchcraft prosecutions.
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal by Pope Paul III
Accession
Charles IX succeeds Francis II as King of France
Amboise Conspiracy
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Arrest of Louis I de Bourbon
The King dies & Louis death sentence is commuted, the Queen Mother needs his support
Conde Reprieved
Francis II's death prevents Conde's execution and changes the political balance
Regency Begins
Catherine de Medici becomes regent for the young Charles IX
Tumult of Amboise
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Widowed in France
Mary of Scots is widowed by the death of Francis II
Invasion of England
1500 soldiers which would leave the army unfit for further fighting, if they were defeated in that Battle then the militia would pick them off and a retreat to Scotland would be extremely difficult in such circumstances, Charles, after a long pause, spoke on preparations for the next days marching,
Invasion of England
A Council meeting was convened at Exeter House, Lord George Murray began by arguing for a retreat to Scotland, citing the three British armies in England: Cumberlands, Wades and an army supposedly north of London, if the Jacobites defeated Cumberlands forces, Murray argued, they would still lose between 1000 and
Invasion of England
but that all were certain to die if they proceeded
Invasion of England
Murray interrupted to question the wisdom of marching on, Charles appealed to other officers, who pronounced in favour of Murray, Charles criticised them for giving up guaranteed victory and a Stuart restoration, Murray replied that everyone was in favour of a Stuart restoration and were
Invasion of England
Murray interrupted to question the wisdom of marching on, Charles appealed to other officers, who pronounced in favour of Murray, Charles criticised them for giving up guaranteed victory and a Stuart restoration, Murray replied that everyone was in favour of a Stuart restoration and were prepared to die for it,
Invasion of England
prepared to die for it, but that all were certain to die if they proceeded
Invasion of England
1500 soldiers which would leave the army unfit for further fighting, if they were defeated in that Battle then the militia would pick them off and a retreat to Scotland would be extremely difficult in such circumstances, Charles, after a long pause, spoke on preparations for the next days marching,
Invasion of England
A Council meeting was convened at Exeter House, Lord George Murray began by arguing for a retreat to Scotland, citing the three British armies in England: Cumberlands, Wades and an army supposedly north of London, if the Jacobites defeated Cumberlands forces, Murray argued, they would still lose between 1000 and
Invasion of England
but that all were certain to die if they proceeded
Invasion of England
Murray interrupted to question the wisdom of marching on, Charles appealed to other officers, who pronounced in favour of Murray, Charles criticised them for giving up guaranteed victory and a Stuart restoration, Murray replied that everyone was in favour of a Stuart restoration and were
Invasion of England
Murray interrupted to question the wisdom of marching on, Charles appealed to other officers, who pronounced in favour of Murray, Charles criticised them for giving up guaranteed victory and a Stuart restoration, Murray replied that everyone was in favour of a Stuart restoration and were prepared to die for it,
Invasion of England
prepared to die for it, but that all were certain to die if they proceeded
Peace
Defeats the Austrians, suffering 5,000 casualties to Austrias 21,000
First Issue of Le Vieux Cordelier
Desmoulins published the first issue of Le Vieux Cordelier, initially attacking the Hebertists before turning toward an indulgent position.
Return to Paris
Napoleon returned to Paris after the Italian campaign, receiving public attention for his military victories and diplomatic achievements.
Dictator of the Uprising
Is appointed dictator in an attempt to control the Polish uprising.
Election
Wins election to become Vice President of the USA
Election
Jackson wins the Election for a 2nd Presidential term
Senator
Davis takes hist seat in the Senate
Cabinet remains neutral towards Louis Napoleon
The Cabinet remains neutral towards Louis Napoleon after his coup
Coup
The Cabinet remains neutral towards Louis Napoleon after his coup
Neutrality
The Cabinet remains neutral towards Louis Napoleon after his coup
Peace
Britain, France, Austria and Prussia agree peace between the Russian and Ottoman Empires.
Prime Minister of Canada
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada
Becomes prime minister after Abbott resigns.
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Reform of Parliament
Liberals want Campbell-Bannerman to serve as nominal PM from the Lords but he refuses
Man-Hauling Party
Leads a man-hauling party after the motor sledge failure.
Motor Party Blizzard
The Motor Party becomes the Man-hauling Party under Evans with Lashly, Atkinson and Wright. On 5 December a four-day blizzard halts their progress.
Southern Journey Blizzard Begins
A prolonged blizzard halts the southbound parties and consumes precious time and supplies.
Reform of Trade
A Royal Proclamation bans the import of arms into Ulster
Ulster Arms Import Ban
A Royal Proclamation bans the import of arms into Ulster.
Asquith Resigns Premiership
Resigns as Prime Minister after the coalition crisis over the proposed reorganisation of central war direction.
Premiership Resignation
Resigns as Prime Minister in December 1916.
Resignation of Andrew Bonar Law
Resigns from Asquiths Coalition Government
Resignation of Curzon
Resigns from Asquiths Coalition Government
Resignation of David Lloyd George
Resigns from Asquiths Coalition Government
Resignation of Henry Herbert Asquith
Resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain
Trial
Announces the Kaiser should be prosecuted by an international court
State Premiers Conference
Meets the minister-presidents of the German states as his new government coordinates national policy.
Speaker Election
Is reelected Speaker after Progressive Republican opposition delays House organization.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Fusion Government Organisation
Becomes deputy leader within the new fusion organization.
Invasion of Ethiopia
IDemands compensation for the incident at Wal Wal as a ploy to invade Ethiopia
Italian & Ethiopian troops clash, 100 Ethiopian & 30 Italian troops are
Italian & Ethiopian troops clash, 100 Ethiopian & 30 Italian troops are killed. IDemands compensation for the incident at Wal Wal as a ploy to invade Ethiopia
National and South African Parties Merge
Combines Hertzog's National Party faction with Smuts's South African Party.
United Party Formation
Helps create the United Party through political fusion.
United Party Formation
Helps establish the United Party with Hertzog.
Walwal Incident
Appeals after clashes with Italian forces at Walwal.
Constitution of Russia
Joseph Stalin establishes a Federal State consisting of 11 Soviet Republics.
Constitution of Russia
Joseph Stalin establishes the USSR Supreme Soviet, supreme agency of state power in the Soviet Union.
Constitution of Russia
Supreme Soviet consists of the Soviet of the Union and the Soviet of the Nationalities.
Constitution of Russia
The Supreme Soviet elects a Presidium the chairman of which becomes the Head of State.
Constitution of Russia
The Supreme Soviet is elected for 4 years and meets twice a year.
Constitution of Russia
The VTsIK, All-Union Central Exec Comm of the soviets becomes the Supreme Soviet.
Supreme Soviet
Establishes the USSR Supreme Soviet, supreme agency of state power in the Soviet Union
Invasion of Russia
Hitler received military plans for the invasion, and approved them all, with the start scheduled for May 1941
Operation Otto
Announces plan to surround & the Red Army north & south of the Pripet marshes
Operation Otto
Hitler's staff present their plan for Operation Otto, the invasion of Russia
Red Army
Announces plan to surround & the Red Army north & south of the Pripet marshes
Counter-Attack
The Russians begin their counter-attack
Operation Barbarossa
All German forces are held back by 70 degrees of frost
Revolutionary Nationalist Movement
The Revolutionary Nationalist Movement was founded by Victor Paz Estenssoro and Hernan Siles Zuazo
Revolutionary Nationalist Movement
The Revolutionary Nationalist Movement was founded by Victor Paz Estenssoro and Hernan Siles Zuazo
Siege of Moscow
German forces lose more than 500,000 men, Hitler's biggest loss to date
Siege of Moscow
The Soviet counter offensive hits the unsuspecting German army
Siege of Moscow
The Soviet counter offensive hits the unsuspecting German army. The German attack on Moscow is contained. German forces lose mre than 500,000 men, Hitler's biggest loss to date. 720,000 Russian soldiers drive back 800,000 Germans
Independence of Yugoslavia
The Yugoslav Government in Cairo repudiates Titos provisional Government
Provisional Government
The Yugoslav Government in Cairo repudiates Titos provisional Government
Yugoslav Government in Cairo repudiates Titos provisional Government
The Yugoslav Government in Cairo repudiates Titos provisional Government
Invasion of Korea
5-15 December, the Chinese invade Korea & force the X Corps to evacuate
Diplomatic relations with Iran are restored
Diplomatic relations with Iran are restored
Alegria de Pio
Survives Batista's attack on the Granma rebels.
Alegria de Pio
Escapes after the Granma force is scattered.
Alegria de Pio Ambush
Government forces surprise the recently landed Granma expeditionaries at Alegría de Pío, scattering Castro's force and reducing it to small groups of survivors.
Treason Arrest
Is arrested with other anti-apartheid activists for treason.
Treason Trial Begins
Joins the mass prosecution that becomes the Treason Trial.
Nationalization
The government begins taking over Dutch enterprises amid the dispute over West New Guinea
Treaty of Rome
Luns remains foreign minister when Dutch ratification legislation for the Rome Treaties is published.
First IAEA Safety Publication
The Agency issues Safety Series No. 1, Safe Handling of Radioisotopes, its first formal publication.
CIA Organization Working Group
McCone established a working group led by Inspector General Lyman Kirkpatrick to examine CIA organization and the case for a separate scientific directorate.
First Commission Meeting
Warren chaired the commission's first meeting on December 5, 1963, as members began organizing an independent investigation of the assassination.
Independent Investigation Mandate
Under Warren's chairmanship, the commission decided that it would conduct an independent investigation rather than simply accept conclusions submitted by other government agencies.
Warren Commission
The Warren Commission met formally for the first time on December 5, 1963 on the second floor of the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. The Commission conducted its business primarily in closed sessions, but these were not secret sessions
Election
In the 1st round polls 43%, Mitterrand 27% & Lecanuet 20%, a 2nd round is required
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones release Let It Bleed.
South Yemen Joins Arab Front
South Yemen joins Algeria, Libya, Syria and the PLO.
Steadfastness and Confrontation Front
Participates in formation of an Arab front opposing Egyptian policy.
Alliance Afghanistan and Russia
Taraki presents the Soviet treaty as protection for the new revolutionary government.
European Monetary System Agreement
Participates as the European Council reaches political agreement on creating the European Monetary System.
European Monetary System Agreement
Participates as the Brussels European Council finalises the political agreement creating the European Monetary System.
Mutual Assistance Clause
The treaty permits consultations and assistance when either government considers its security threatened.
Soviet Alliance
Taraki signs a twenty-year Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighbourliness and Cooperation with the Soviet Union.
Treaty of Friendship
The treaty expands political, economic, and military cooperation between Kabul and Moscow.
Acting PM Appointed
Chan Sy becomes Acting Prime Minister after Pen Sovan's removal
Party Leadership Consolidated
Heng Samrin consolidates senior state and party leadership after Pen Sovan's removal
Removed as Prime Minister
Pen Sovan is removed from the prime ministership after a short term
British Steel Privatisation
British Steel shares begin trading after the state-owned corporation is privatised.
Election
Thatcher defeats Meyer in the Conservative Party leadersip contest, 313 votes to 33
Election
Defeats Anthony Meyer in the Conservative Party leadersip contest, 313 votes to 33
Prime Minister Appointed
Han Ahmedow becomes Prime Minister after serving as deputy head of government
Community Charge Fundamental Review
Leads the new Major government's fundamental review of the community charge and its relationship with local-government structure and finance.
Privatization
Electricity privatization is launched
Italian Maastricht Ratification Deposit
Heads the government when Italy deposits its Maastricht ratification instrument.
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Italy when the state records completion of its own Maastricht ratification process.
Hubble Damaged Solar Array Released
Thornton releases a damaged original Hubble solar array that cannot be safely returned inside Endeavour.
Hubble Solar Array Replacement
Thornton helps replace Hubble's original solar arrays with improved arrays designed to better tolerate orbital temperature changes.
PLO
A Palestinian boards a bus and opens fire with an assault rifle in the first major attack in Israel since the signing of a peace pact with the PLO; the gunman kills a reservist before being gunned down
Presidential Election
Rafael Caldera won the presidential election leading the National Convergence coalition.
Budapest Security Assurances
Joins the United States and United Kingdom in giving security assurances to Ukraine after its commitment to relinquish nuclear weapons.
START I Enters Force
START I enters into force after the treaty parties exchange instruments of ratification.
Ukraine Receives Budapest Security Assurances
Ukraine receives security assurances while committing to join the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon state.
Secretary of State for Commerce
Appointed Secretary of State for Commerce
Benfica Resignation
Resigns as Benfica manager after the club declines to extend his contract.
Bonn Agreement
Afghan delegates sign the Bonn Agreement, selecting Karzai to lead an interim administration.
Tenet Mission
Urges Palestinian leaders to take practical measures against renewed violence and support ceasefire efforts.
DBE
Invested as a Dame Commander of the British Empire
Andromeda Project Citizen Science Begins
Citizen-science volunteers begin classifying star clusters in PHAT imagery, extending the catalogue of stellar groupings visible across Andromeda's disk.
Privileges and Conduct Committee Service Ends
Completes seven years of service on the House of Lords Committee for Privileges and Conduct.
Pluto
Highest-resolution images show erosion and faulting sculpting rugged badlands and a major canyon system in Pluto's northern terrain.
Record-Distance KBO Imaging
New Horizons photographs Kuiper Belt objects 2012 HZ84 and 2012 HE85 from farther from Earth than any previous spacecraft image location.
A New Britain Report
Brown presents proposals for devolution, economic renewal and reform of central government.
Plan for Change
Starmer publishes measurable milestones for growth, housing, policing, energy, education and health.
Births on December 5
Birth of Andres de Santa Cruz y Calahumana
Birth of Andres de Santa Cruz y Calahumana
Birth of Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti is born in London and later becomes a major Victorian poet.
Birth of Josef Klemens Pilsudski
Birth of Josef Klemens Pilsudski, near Vilna into an impoverished noble family
Birth of Friedrich Christian Anton Fritz Lang
Birth of Friedrich Christian Anton "Fritz" Lang.
Birth of Mamerto Urriolagoitia Harriague
Mamerto Urriolagoitia Harriague is born in Sucre.
Birth of Walt Disney
Birth of Walt Disney
Deaths on December 5
Death of Francis II
Francis II dies after a short reign dominated by Guise influence
Death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Dies in Vienna aged thirty five.
Death of Nelson Mandela
Death of Nelson Mandela
Battles on December 5
Battle of Araure
Bolivar defeats General Juan Domingo Monteverde
Battle of Araure
Bolivar defeats General Juan Domingo Monteverde
Battle of Bir el Gobi
The attack on the British fails. Evacuates the eastern Tobruk perimeter to attack the British at Bir el Gobi