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Arrest of Stephen
Captures Stephen of Blois at the Battle of Lincoln
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Captures Stephen of Blois at the Battle of Lincoln
Jeanne of Evreux is pregnant when Charles IV dies
Ciinque port Barons wade into the sea to carry Henry & Catherine on their shoulders
The appointment had been secured by the family of Anne Boleyn, who was being courted by Henry, when Cranmer's promotion became known in London, it caused great surprise as Cranmer had previously held only minor positions in the Church.
While Cranmer is following Charles V through Italy, he receives a royal letter dated 1 October 1532 informing him that he has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury, following the death of Archbishop William Warham.
The Treason Act comes into force
The Treason Act comes into force
The Treason Act comes into force
The Treasons Act comes into force and gives legal force to penalties against opponents of royal supremacy.
The Treasons Act comes into force, increasing the danger for those who reject the king's supremacy.
The Treasons Act comes into force, strengthening the legal penalties for opposition to royal supremacy.
Makes a speech in the Guildhall & raises a force of 25,000 to defend London
Supports Mary's appeal to London against Wyatt.
Rallies London with a speech defending her crown and marriage plans.
Rallies London against Wyatt with a speech at the Guildhall.
Mary's Guildhall speech turns London against Wyatt's demands.
Signs Mary Queen of Scots; death warrant but tries, unsuccessfully, to retain it
Throws away the death warrant, picked up by Davison who takes it to the Chancellor. Signs Mary Stewarts death warrant
Holles seeks support in the Lords for parliamentary control of the militia.
Officially 68,000 had died but it may have been over 100,000
His forces capture the Maratha ruler Sambhaji
Louis issues letters preserving Philip V's theoretical place in the French succession.
Villeroy is captured during Eugene's surprise attack on Cremona.
Eugene launches a surprise attack inside French-held Cremona.
Refuses to leave Ottoman territory voluntarily.
Ottoman soldiers attack Charles XII in his camp at Bender and take him prisoner.
Ottoman soldiers attack Charles XII's camp at Bender and take him into custody.
Resists Ottoman attempts to remove him from his camp.
Is placed under Ottoman custody after the fighting at Bender.
Takes leave to Corsica
The French Republic declares war against Britain, Holland & Spain
The French Republic declares war against Britain, Holland and Spain.
France invades the Austrian Netherlands, threatening Britains maritime security. France declares war on Britain
France invades the Austrian Netherlands, threatening Britains maritime security. France declares war on Britain.
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd term
Appointed President of Venezuela, 2nd term
Represents Russia as preliminary peace terms are arranged.
Publishes a Tribune article examining English public opinion toward the United States.
The Danish President Carl Christian Hall drafts the 'November Constitution' to link Schleswig more closely to the Danish kingdom, he sparks German protests, and troops of the German Confederation occupy Holstein and Lauenburg
The Danish President Carl Christian Hall drafts the 'November Constitution' to link Schleswig more closely to the Danish kingdom, he sparks German protests, and troops of the German Confederation occupy Holstein and Lauenburg
Chamberlain, hostile to Irish home rule, refuses to serve in the Cabinet
Chamberlain, hostile to Irish home rule, refuses to serve in the Cabinet. Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 3rd term
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Begins the First Hannes Hafstein Ministry and serves as Minister for Iceland.
Visits the 1st 17 Labour Exchanges, all of which open this day
Flies the prototype BE2 at Farnborough.
Receives the title and rank of Geheimrat, or Privy Councillor, in the Bavarian civil service.
Develops an aircraft type adopted for reconnaissance and training.
Reviews emergency measures after Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare.
Uses Article 48 powers to prohibit a planned strike by the national union representing railway civil servants and trainees.
Discovers vitamin F
The Third Svehla Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Begins the First Udrzal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Der Angriff appears as the "Daily Newspaper of the German Labor Front" from the Eher Press, with Goebbels remaining publisher
Appointed Colonel
Dissolves the Reichstag after Hitler requests a new election intended to strengthen the Nazi-led coalition.
Uses the new Reichstag election campaign to present the Nazi movement as the force of national renewal and anti-communist order.
Debates statutory duties placed on local authorities for the welfare of blind people.
Launches a attacks against the Mannerheim Line, Finlands main line of defence
Launches a attacks against the Mannerheim Line, Finlands main line of defence
Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet
Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet
The Eighth Army is forced to withdraw to the Gazala line
The dismissal provokes the resignation of all the Bishops in Norway. Dismissed for organizing resistance to the puppet Nazi Government
Commands the U-boat force when four-rotor M4 Enigma is introduced for Atlantic submarine traffic.
A new frontier-guard infantry regiment is formed at Castel Benito under Di Lorenzo for service in North Africa.
Forces the British back as far as Singapore Island
Appointed Lieutenant General in the Afrika Korps
Appointed Lieutenant General in the Afrika Korps
The defeat of the German Sixth Army strengthens Soviet control of the Stalingrad battlefield.
Helps defeat the German 6th Army
Assassinated by Polish partisans
Meets Anthony Eden to coordinate diplomatic issues before the delegations continue to Yalta.
Takes part in pre-Yalta foreign-minister discussions aboard HMS Sirius in Grand Harbor.
The American delegation proposes using the Curzon Line in northern and central sectors while seeking a southern adjustment that would leave Lwow with Poland.
Departs on HMS Vanguard for South Africa to help Jan Smuts against the Nationalist Party
George V departs to South Africa to help Smuts against the Nationalist Party
Embarks on the HMS Vanguard for royal state visit to South Africa & Rhodesia. Elizabeth IIs 1st trip outside the British Isles
Joseph Dodge is appointed to implement the 9-Point Program
Appointed Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Begins the Hansen Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Appointed President of Panama
Closes the Russian consulate
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen in Liverpool.
Joins the Quarrymen after being introduced by Paul McCartney.
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Agrees with Syrian leaders to unite Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
Abolishes the National Defense Council and establishes the National Security Council during the Period of Communist Rebellion.
McNamara approves a sortie rate of 1,200 effective from 1st Feb
McNamara approves a sortie rate of 1,200 effective from 1st Feb
Executes a Viet Cong prisoner during the Tet Offensive
Executes a Viet Cong prisoner during the Tet Offensive, captured in Eddie Adams's photograph
Takes the photograph of Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a prisoner
Takes the photograph of Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a prisoner in Saigon
Issues a directive to the National Security Council for a rrapprochement with China
Becomes chair of the Federal Reserve Board
Releases Long Player with Faces as the band's reputation grows on both sides of the Atlantic.
Is appointed to conduct the first inquiry into the shootings.
Releases Harvest, his biggest commercial album and the home of Heart of Gold.
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow is released and reaches number 12 in Britain.
Addresses a public meeting on the EEC as campaigning develops before the 1975 membership referendum.
Khomeini returns to Iran after years of exile and is welcomed by huge crowds in Tehran
Khomeini returns to Iran after years of exile and is welcomed by huge crowds in Tehran
Huge crowds welcome Khomeini in Tehran after his return from exile
Khomeini returns from exile and receives a triumphant welcome in Tehran
Moves from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest as Britain's first £1 million footballer.
Informs Mohamed Ali Seineldin that the 25th Infantry Regiment has been selected for the planned Falklands operation.
Is told that his 25th Infantry Regiment has been selected for the planned operation to seize the Falkland Islands.
Addresses Commons questions on deployment of cruise missiles in the United Kingdom.
Answers a parliamentary question concerning British defence capability and deployment.
Answers a parliamentary question on the continuing British military presence in the South Atlantic.
In his first diplomatic mission of the Bush administration, Vice President Dan Quayle begins a trip to Venezuela and El Salvador
The Eighth all-Communist Government is formed
A "national peace accord" is agreed between the Inkatha, ANC & National Party
A "national peace accord" is agreed between the Inkatha, ANC & National Party
Announces the Group Areas Act of 1966 will be abolished
Announces the Land Acts of 1913 & 1936 will be abolished
Joins George H. W. Bush in declaring that Russia and the United States no longer regard each other as potential adversaries.
Meets President George H. W. Bush at Camp David to discuss the post-Cold War relationship and strategic arms.
Agrees with George H. W. Bush on major strategic nuclear reductions and a new post-Cold War relationship.
Yitzhak Rabin announces that his country would repatriate about 100 Palestinians deported to Lebanon, an offer rejected by the deportees
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds
There are angry clashes in the House of Commons over the sale of the last major british car manufacturer Rover
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds. Rover chairman George Simpson flies to Tokyo as soon as the BAe board agrees to accept BMWs offer
Signs the Communications Decency Act, attempts to regulate both indecency (when available to children) and obscenity in cyberspace
Chirac announces an end to nuclear tests, accedes to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Paris agrees to a 10-year compensation package for French Polynesia to rectify some of the damage caused by the programme of nuclear testing. Chirac announces an end to nuclear tests, accedes to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Galileo completes another close pass of Europa before shifting the extended mission toward Callisto and Io encounters.
Monica Lewinsky gives a deposition in the imeachment trial of Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky gives a deposition in the imeachment trial of Bill Clinton
Ciubuc resigns and leaves the prime ministership
Marks his seventieth birthday with public recognition of his role as Russia's first elected president.
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Ahern's government, preparing Union institutions for enlargement.
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Berlusconi's government, completing institutional reforms designed for enlargement.
Heads the German government when the Treaty of Nice enters into force.
Voyager 1's plasma science instrument is switched off after its performance becomes degraded.
The Second Geir Haarde Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Begins the First Johanna Sigurdardottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Innaugurated as Prime Minister of Iceland
Performs the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII with the E Street Band.
Starmer supports the bill while pressing for parliamentary scrutiny and negotiating safeguards.
Andrew Pearce becomes Governor of Montserrat
Makes his Manchester United debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Begins an influential period as the club's attacking midfielder.
Myint Swe is installed as acting president after the coup
Win Myint is detained as the military seizes power
Myint Swe transfers executive power to Min Aung Hlaing
Trump announces additional tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
Ukrainian forces defend positions in Russia's Kursk region.
Gives birth to Prince Frederick
Birth of Victor Herbert
Birth of John Ford
Birth of Clark Gable
Birth of Stanley Matthews
Birth of Renata Tebaldi
Born in Butka, Sverdlovsk Oblast, into a family with roots in the Ural region.
Birth of Marina Palei
Charles IV dies without a surviving male heir
Death of Charles IV the Fair, without a male heir
Signs Mary Queen of Scots; death warrant but tries, unsuccessfully, to retain it
Death of Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury
Death of Franz Kutschera, assassinated by Polish partisans
Death of Buster Keaton
Beatty's command reviews the chain of collisions during the night exercise later called the Battle of May Island.
Personally accepts the surrender of Marshal Paulus & his 6th Army
Crowned King of England after the deposition of Edward II
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