Arrest of John Neville
Captured by the Lancastrians at the Battle of St Albans & held at York
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February 17 in History
This permanent archive page contains 112 World History Database records for February 17, spanning 1461 to 2025. Recorded topics include Arrest of John Neville; Battle of St Albans, 2nd; Siege of London.
Total: 112Events: 97Births: 4Deaths: 3Battles: 8Countries: 24
Events on February 17
Siege of London
Defeated intercepting Queen Margarets troops advancing towards London
Peerage
Created Duke of Somerset, 1st
Homage
Agrees to pay Maximilian II an annual "present" of 30,000 ducats
Exile of Charles II
After Cromwell's victory at Torrington Charles retreats to Penndennis Castle
Execution
George de Carteret has Charles proclaimed King in Saint Helier, after the execution of his father, Charles I
Succession
George de Carteret has Charles proclaimed King in Saint Helier, after the execution of his father, Charles I
Treaty of Ghent
President James Madison exchanges ratification papers with a British diplomat in Washington
Reballion of Rebels in London
Habeas Corpus is suspended in Ireland
Election
The Conservatives win a majority of 83, its 1st majority since 1841. The Conservatives win 350 seats to the Liberals 302 seats
Election
The Conservatives win a majority of 83. The Conservatives win 350 seats to the Liberals 302 seats
End of First Francis Hagerup Government
The First Francis Hagerup Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Second Johannes Steen Government
Begins the Second Johannes Steen Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
1st Antarctic Shore Base
Sets up the first ever shore base on the Antarctic continent, in the midst of a penguin colony, named "Camp Ridley" in honour of Borchgrevinks mother
Southern Cross Expedition
Unloading began on 17 February. First ashore were the 75 dogs, with their two Sami handlers, who remained with them and thus became the first men to spend a night on the Antarctic continent. Sets up the first ever shore base on the Antarctic continent, in the midst of a penguin colony, named "Camp Ridley" in honour of Borchgrevinks mother. Borchgrevink reaches Cape Adare
Siege of Kimberley
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Discovery Expedition
The Discovery begins the return journey to New Zealand
Invasion of Korea
The Japanese army begins debarkation. The Japanese army advavance through Korea to the Yalu River
Siege of Port Arthur
The Japanese army advavance through Korea to the Yalu River
Assassination of Grand Duke Sergei
The Tsar's uncle is assassinated
Assassination of Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov
Assassinates Grand Duke Sergei
Assassination of Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov
Assassinates Grand Duke Sergei with a bomb.
Assassination of Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov
Is killed by Ivan Kalyayev in Moscow.
Assassination of Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov
The Tsar's uncle is assassinated
One Ton Depot Established
One Ton Depot is established on the Ross Ice Shelf during the 1911 depot-laying journey.
One Ton Depot Established
Scott establishes One Ton Depot at about 79 degrees 29 minutes south.
One Ton Depot Laying
Crean participates in the depot-laying journey that establishes One Ton Depot for the later southern march.
One Ton Depot Laying
Part of the 13-man party who laid "One Ton Depot" 130 statute miles (210 km) from Hut Point, the depot being named because of the large amount of food and equipment cached there.
One Ton Depot Stores
Bowers helps organise and leave the food, fuel and fodder cached at One Ton Depot.
Southern Supply Depot Laid
The depot is placed north of the originally intended latitude.
Northern Party Pickup Missed
Campbell returns to the pickup area, but heavy sea ice prevents Terra Nova from reaching the stranded six-man party.
Polar Party Loses First Member
He is the first member of the polar party to die.
Armoured Car Experience Applied to Landships
Churchill discusses tracked fighting machines with officers experienced in Royal Naval Air Service armoured cars.
February Recruiting Position Addressed
Reviews recruiting requirements as British forces continue expanding.
Service Pensions Policy Reviewed
Addresses pensions and allowances for soldiers, sailors and their families.
Berat
Berat (Albania) occupied by Austrian forces
Operations on the Ancre
Fifth Army attacks toward Miraumont to improve British positions before the spring offensive.
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Treats the breakdown of negotiations as an end of the armistice. Notifies the Russians that military operations will resume on 18 February
Bolshevik Party
Announces changes in running the Cheka
Cheka
Announces changes in running the Cheka
Reform of Secret Police
Announces changes in running the Cheka
Reballion of socialist
Crushes a socialist rebellion
Austria Crisis Statement
Continues parliamentary exchanges on Austria during the final days of his tenure as Foreign Secretary.
Austria Debate
Speaks in the Commons debate on Austria as German pressure on the Austrian government intensifies.
Austria Questions
Challenges the government over the deterioration of Austrian independence under German pressure.
A National Health Service
Presents the coalition White Paper on a national health service.
Free Service Principle
Supports treatment without charge as a planning principle.
Health White Paper
Criticises cautious coalition health service proposals.
Prime Minister of Egypt
Returns as Prime Minister and opens negotiations with Britain.
Visit to Cape Town
Arrives at Duncan Dock received by the Governor of General, Prime Minister & the Cabinet. 1st time a reigning British Sovereign had step foot on South African soil
Herbert Matthews Interview
Fidel Castro meets New York Times correspondent Herbert Matthews in the Sierra Maestra, helping demonstrate publicly that the rebel leader is alive and active.
New York Times Interview
Uses press coverage to strengthen rebel legitimacy.
New York Times Interview
Publishes interviews showing Castro is alive and active.
Air Crash
Menderes survives an air crash
Invasion of Cuba
Kennedy asked Asks advisers whether the toppling of Castro might be related to weapon shipments and if it was possible to claim the real targets were modern fighter aircraft and rockets which endangered Americas securit
Parliamentary Reform
Razzaz participates in parliamentary reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Geneva Agreement
Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and British Guiana signed the Geneva Agreement concerning the Essequibo territorial dispute.
Penny Lane
Produces Penny Lane, adding bright brass colour to McCartney's Liverpool memory piece.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
Strawberry Fields Forever
Produces Strawberry Fields Forever, joining different takes into a landmark psychedelic recording.
Constitution of Romania
Administrative reforms in Romania divide the country into 39 counties
Five Goal Clasico Victory
Orchestrates Barcelona's celebrated 5-0 league victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Valley of the Dolls Album
Valley of the Dolls enters the UK albums chart during Generation X's second album campaign.
Dismissal from Cabinet
Mugabe dismisses Nkomo and other ZAPU ministers after alleged arms discoveries.
Charon
The first successful observation of a predicted Pluto-Charon mutual event occurs within about forty minutes of Harrington's forecast.
Single European Act
Signs the Single European Act for Italy as Foreign Minister.
Single European Act
Heads the Italian government when Italy signs the Single European Act.
Single European Act
Heads the Irish government when Ireland signs the Single European Act.
Single European Act
Heads the German government when Germany joins the first group of states signing the Single European Act.
Single European Act
Signs the Single European Act expanding European integration and single market commitments.
European Regional Development Fund
Addresses Commons questions concerning European regional development funding.
Industrial Strategy
Addresses Commons questions concerning industrial strategy.
Inward Investment
Addresses Commons questions on attracting inward investment to the United Kingdom.
The Riverboat Song
The Riverboat Song reaches the UK Top Twenty and begins Ocean Colour Scene's major 1996 breakthrough.
Hubble Solar Array Drive Electronics Replaced
Tanner helps replace electronics that control the positioning of Hubble's solar arrays.
Hubble Thermal Insulation Repaired
Harbaugh installs new thermal blankets over degraded insulation around Hubble's light shield.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif begins his second term as Prime Minister.
Voyager Distance Record
Voyager 1 passes Pioneer 10 to become the most distant human-made object.
Politics
Russia is accused by human rights groups and refugees of brutality toward Chechens in camps
Reballion of Rebels in Chechnya
Russia is accused by human rights groups and refugees of brutality toward Chechens in camps. Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Rule of Chechnya
Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Rule of Chechnya
Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Reform of Government
Traffic levels fall 25% on the 1st day of the congestion charge
Discovery of Orcus
Brown, Trujillo and David Rabinowitz discover Orcus, a large resonant trans-Neptunian object with an orbit similar to Pluto's.
Prime Minister of Georgia
Georgias Parliament approves Zurab Nogaideli as Premier
Nationalization
Alistair Darling announces that Northern Rock will be nationalised
Northern Rock Nationalisation
Brown's government chooses temporary public ownership after private-sale efforts fail.
Northern Rock Public Ownership
Darling announces that Northern Rock will transfer into temporary public ownership.
Northern Rock Public Ownership Announcement
Brown's government announces that Northern Rock will enter temporary public ownership.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The Act provides tax relief, public investment and transfers intended to counter recession.
Recovery Act Oversight
Helps oversee implementation of the Recovery Act.
Ammunition Initiative
Promotes an international initiative to source artillery ammunition for Ukraine
Avdiivka Captured
Russia claims capture of Avdiivka after Ukrainian withdrawal.
Avdiivka Withdrawal
Orders Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Avdiivka
Avdiivka Withdrawal
Orders Ukrainian withdrawal from Avdiivka to avoid encirclement.
Munich Security Conference
Appeals for faster weapons deliveries and advances Ukraine's case for NATO membership.
European Ukraine Summit
Hosts European leaders to discuss Ukraine security support.
Births on February 17
Birth of Thomas More
Birth of Thomas More
Birth of Francis II
Birth of Francis II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Duke of Aumale
Birth of Gene Pitney
Birth of Gene Pitney
Birth of Barzan Ibrahim El-Hasan al-Tikriti
Birth of Barzan Ibrahim El-Hasan al-Tikriti
Deaths on February 17
Death of Edgar Evans
Dies during Scott's return from the South Pole.
Death of Edgar Evans
Dies near the lower Beardmore Glacier during the return journey.
Death of Edgar Evans
Edgar Evans collapses near the lower Beardmore Glacier and dies after a prolonged decline during the return journey.
Battles on February 17
Battle of St Albans, 2nd
Helps defeat the Yorkists
Battle of St Albans, 2nd
Escapes from the field of Battle & rejoins his wife & the Lancastrian forces
Battle of St Albans, 2nd
Defeats the Yorkists but fails to take advantage of the victory & capture London
Battle of St Albans, 2nd
Captured by the Lancastrians & held at York
Battle of Eupatoria
Defeated by the Turks and the Allied siege line draw closer.
Battle of Eupatoria
Defeats Russian forces near Eupatoria.
Battle of Tugela River
Fights at the Battle of Tugela
Battle of Tugela River
Fights at the Battle of Tugela