Abdication
Succeeds as Emperor upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Toba, who rules in actual fact as cloistered emperor
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February 18 in History
This permanent archive page contains 126 World History Database records for February 18, spanning 1199 to 2017. Recorded topics include Abdication; Succession; Arrest of Christopher Colombus.
Total: 126Events: 108Births: 8Deaths: 2Battles: 8Countries: 23
Events on February 18
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 83rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession
Arrest of Christopher Colombus
Arrested by the Governor of the Azores, must prove he had been hired by Ferdinand II
Arrest of Martin Pinzon
Arrested by the Governor of the Azores to prove that he had been hired by Ferdinand II
Discovery of America
Lands ashore at the Azores on the return to Spain
Discovery of America
Lands ashore at the Azores on the return to Spain
Prince Henry Created Prince of Wales
After Arthur's death, Henry VII formally creates his surviving son Henry Prince of Wales.
Succession
Created Prince of Wales.
Assassination of Francis de Guise
Death of Francis de Guise, assassinated while attempting to crush the Huguenots
Assassination of Francis de Guise
Catherine de Medici assumes control of the Catholic faction after the assassination of de Guise
Huguenots
Death of Francis de Guise, assassinated while attempting to crush the Huguenots
Shooting of Guise
Poltrot shoots Francis of Guise outside Orleans
Shot at Orleans
Guise is shot by Jean de Poltrot during operations near Orleans
Shot at Orleans
Guise is shot by Jean de Poltrot during the siege of Orleans
Capture of Middleburgh
The Dutch capture Middleburgh
Entry into Madrid
Philip enters Madrid to begin governing the Spanish monarchy.
Exile of George II
The exile of the Prince of Wales ends after 4 years of ostracism
Civil War
Captures Cracow
President of Chile
Becomes provisional president during the conservative political ascendancy.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
The Whigs, radicals & Irish agree to joint opposition
Capital Punishment Cobden and the Bank of England
Publishes a Tribune article discussing capital punishment, Richard Cobden and Bank of England regulations.
Election
Elected President of the Confederacy
Capture of Kolding
Some Prussian hussars, in the excitement of a cavalry skirmish, cross the north frontier of Schleswig into Denmark and occupy the town of Kolding
Invasion of Denmark
Some Prussian hussars, in the excitement of a cavalry skirmish, cross the north frontier of Schleswig into Denmark and occupy the town of Kolding
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister, 2nd term
Government
Disraeli forms a new ministry
Independence of Great Britain
Arrives at Khartoum & declares the independence of Sudan
Independence of Sudan
Arrives at Khartoum & declares the independence of Sudan
Siege of Khartoum
Reaches Khartoum & then begins to evacuate the Angloian residents
Speech
Churchill makes his maiden speech in the House of Commons
Bulygin Duma
Develops proposals for a consultative Duma.
Constitution of Russia
Asks for "suggestions" "concerning improvement of the state and the nations well-being"
Minister of Interior
Becomes minister of the interior during the revolutionary crisis.
Reform Rescript
Calls for suggestions on improving state administration.
Cape Adare Base Established
The six-man party prepares to winter and conduct scientific work.
Northern Party Landed
Terra Nova lands Campbell's Northern Party at Cape Adare.
Northern Party Landing
Leads the Northern Party landed at Cape Adare.
Northern Party Lands at Cape Adare
Priestley lands with Campbell's six-man Northern Party to begin geological work from Cape Adare.
Crean Solo Rescue March
Crean begins a solitary 35-mile march to Hut Point to obtain help for the critically ill Edward Evans.
Evans Rescue
Stays with Edward Evans while Crean seeks help.
Solo Rescue March
Walks alone to Hut Point to seek help for Evans.
Air Raid Damage Compensation Discussed
Addresses compensation for civilian damage caused by hostile aircraft and bombardment.
Blockade of Great Britain
A German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins
Blockade of Great Britain
A German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins
German Submarine Blockade
A German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins.
Great Britain Blockade Recorded by Asquith Government
The British government confronts Germany's attempt to use submarines to restrict shipping reaching Great Britain.
Great Britain Submarine Blockade Begins
German submarines begin operating against shipping bound for Britain as the declared blockade takes effect.
Capture of Dvinsk
Lenin refuses the German armistice terms & Hoffman orders the capture of Dvinsk
Capture of Dvinsk
The Germans capture Dvinsk after Lenin turns down their armistice proposals
Capture of Lutsk
Lenin refuses the German armistice terms & Hoffman orders the capture of Dvinsk
Capture of Lutsk
The Germans capture Lutsk after Lenin turns down their armistice proposals
Conference of Brest Litovsk
The Germans invade Russia which is all but defenceless as virtually the entire army has deserted
German Offensive Resumes
Lenin confronts renewed German military advances after the Brest-Litovsk peace negotiations break down.
Invasion of Russia
A reply to the ultimatum of 17th Feb is not received & the German invasion continues
Invasion of Ukraine
The Germans advance into the Ukraine
Peace
Germany resumes the war against Russia
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Lenins motion to the Central Comm to accept peace & not wait for revolution is passed
Capper-Volstead Act
Harding signs the Capper-Volstead Act, exempting the farmers from federal antitrust laws permitting them to share prices and orchestrate supply
Economy of USA
Harding signs the Capper-Volstead Act, exempting the farmers from federal antitrust laws permitting them to share prices and orchestrate supply
Legislation
Harding signs the Capper-Volstead Act, exempting the farmers from federal antitrust laws permitting them to share prices and orchestrate supply
Discovery of Pluto
Tombaugh identifies Pluto as a moving object while comparing photographic plates taken on January 23 and January 29.
Discovery of Pluto
Using a blink comparator, Tombaugh identifies a moving object on plates taken January 23 and January 29, discovering Pluto.
Japan makes a proclamation establishing the Manchurian Republic, Manchukuo
Japan makes a proclamation establishing the Manchurian Republic, Manchukuo
Manchukuo
The Japanese proclaim the Manchurian Republic to be known as Manchukuo
Rule of Manchukuo
Japan makes a proclamation establishing the Manchurian Republic, Manchukuo
Rule of Manchuria
Japan makes a proclamation establishing the Manchurian Republic, Manchukuo
Rule of Manchukuo
Manchukio becomes nominally independent but really a puppet of Japan
Siege of Shanghai
Japanese warships are sent to Shanghai to protect the 30,000 Japanese living there
Austria Crisis Statement
Responds to the Austrian crisis while his disagreement with Chamberlain over relations with Italy reaches a breaking point.
Speech
Speaks at the Guildhall praising the warships opposing the Graf Spee
Military MBE
Is appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for gallant and distinguished military service in the Middle East.
First Inter-Party Government
Becomes Taoiseach of the state's first inter-party government.
Greece Joins NATO
Papagos's government presides over Greece's accession to NATO.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Both Greece & Turkey are admitted to NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Both Greece & Turkey are admitted to NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Greece & Turkey are admitted to NATO
Treaty of Rome
Martino attends the foreign ministers' preparatory meeting before the final Paris conference of the Six.
Treaty of Rome
Pineau joins the foreign ministers' meeting that prepares settlement of the remaining questions before the final Paris conference.
Anti-Nuclear Protest
Takes part in nuclear disarmament protest activity.
Coup
General Khanh finally ousted from power and a new military/civilian Government installed, led by Dr. Phan Huy Quat
Marriage
Lulu marries Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees
Economy of Great Britain
In The Times Healey says that he would "squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak".
What Do I Get Chart Entry
What Do I Get becomes Buzzcocks' first Official Singles Chart hit and reaches the UK Top Forty.
Strike
Thatchers Conservative Government withdraws plans to close 23 pits in its first major u-turn since coming to power 2 years ago
Veronika Voss
Directs Veronika Voss.
Black Friday
The government devalued the bolivar and imposed exchange controls during the economic crisis known as Black Friday.
General Belgrano
Takes part in a major Commons debate concerning the sinking of the General Belgrano during the Falklands War.
Politburo Candidate Membership
Becomes a candidate, non-voting member of the CPSU Politburo.
Removed from Politburo Candidate Membership
Is removed from candidate membership of the CPSU Politburo.
USS Tripoli and USS Princeton Mine Strikes
Arthur directs damage control and continued operations after two ships strike Iraqi mines.
Bombing of London
Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
Ceasefire
The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
IRA
The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
IRA - Bombing of London
Government record concerning the IRA: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
IRA - Bombing of London
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
IRA - Bombing of London
IRA context for John Roy Major: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
Hubble Electronics Insulation Added
Smith attaches thermal insulation over key Hubble data-processing, electronics and instrument-telemetry areas during the final spacewalk.
Election
Iranian reformists win landslide victory in the general election
Eighth Commissioners Session
Chairs the eighth UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
Inspection Readiness Review
The Commission reviews inspection readiness and unresolved Iraqi disarmament issues.
Hunting
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force. Hounds ca follow a scent & flush out a fox & foxes can still be shot, or killed by birds of prey, after being tracked by a pair of hounds
Legislation
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force
Reform of Government
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force
Promulgation of Constitution
Kabila promulgates the constitution approved in the national referendum.
Bombing of Baghdad
At least 60 people die when a bomb tears through a crowded market in Baghdad, the attack comes two days after Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called the security offensive a "dazzling success"
Prime Minister Takes Office
Chiril Gaburici becomes Prime Minister after Leanca's government ends
Acting Governor-General
Theo Zurenuoc serves as acting Governor-General after Ogio dies
Births on February 18
Birth of Mary I
Birth of Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon
Birth of Mary I
Gives birth to Mary Tudor at Greenwich Palace.
Birth of Mary I
Birth of Mary Tudor daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Birth of Edward Hyde
Edward Hyde is born at Dinton in Wiltshire.
Birth of Niccolo Paganini
Birth of Niccolo Paganini
Birth of Nikos Kazantzakis
Birth of Nikos Kazantzakis
Birth of Bobby Robert William Robson
Birth of "Bobby" Robert William Robson
Birth of Yoko Ono
Birth of Yoko Ono
Deaths on February 18
Death of Martin Luther
Dies in Eisleben, his place of birth
Death in Office
Michael Ogio dies while serving as Governor-General
Battles on February 18
Battle of Portland
Serves among the English commanders during the naval battle off Portland.
Battle of Annagudi
Tipu defeats Colonel Braithwaite's East India Company force near the Coleroon in February 1782.
Battle of Montereau
Wins an engagement against the Allies who eventually force the surrender of France
Battle of Rheims
Wins an engagement against the Allies who eventually force the surrender of France
Battle of Paardeberg
Kelly-Kenny's division closes on Cronje's laager at Paardeberg and helps establish the British encirclement.
Battle of Paardeberg
Directs costly assaults before Roberts resumes command.
Battle of Paardeberg
MacDonald leads the Highland Brigade during the operations that surround Cronje's force at Paardeberg.
Battle of Paardeberg
Cronje's force surrenders at Paardeberg after British encirclement.