Invasion of Sicily
At Gravina (June 1192) he reinforced his papal support by surrendering the royal legateship over Sicily.
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February 20 in History
This permanent archive page contains 115 World History Database records for February 20, spanning 1194 to 2024. Recorded topics include Invasion of Sicily; Reballion of Rebels in London; Assassination of James I.
Total: 115Events: 101Births: 5Deaths: 3Battles: 3Coronations: 3Countries: 23
Events on February 20
Invasion of Sicily
But his death, at Palermo (20 February 1194), two months after that of his young son and co-king, Roger III, opened the way for Hohenstaufen rule in Sicily.
Invasion of Sicily
Henry had left garrisons along the frontiers of the Regno.
Invasion of Sicily
In 1192 and 1193 he personally led successful campaigns against the Apulian barons.
Invasion of Sicily
Tancred now sought to win over the towns by extensive grants of privileges.
Reballion of Rebels in London
Londoners riot & attack John of Gaunts Palace of Savoy
Reballion of Rebels in London
Londoners riot & attack John of Gaunts Palace of Savoy
Assassination of James I
Graham assasinates James I, hired by the King's Chamberlain Robert Stewart
Assassination of James I
Assassinated by Robert Graham hired by the King's Chamberlain Robert Stewart
Assassination of James I
Graham assasinates James I, hired by the King's Chamberlain Robert Stewart
Baptism
Mary is baptized soon after her birth at Greenwich
Baptism of Mary I
Mary Tudor is baptised at Greenwich soon after her birth.
Lord High Steward
Appointed Lord High Steward of England for the Coronation
Tensho Embassy
Departs Nagasaki for Europe with the Tensho embassy
Tensho Embassy
Departs Nagasaki for Europe as one of the four Tensho embassy envoys
Tensho Embassy
Departs Nagasaki for Europe with the Tensho embassy
Tensho Embassy
Departs Nagasaki for Europe with the Tensho embassy
Tensho Embassy
Organizes and accompanies the Tensho embassy as it leaves Japan
Tensho Embassy Sponsorship
Sponsors the Tensho embassy to Europe
Tensho Embassy Sponsorship
Sponsors the Tensho embassy and is represented by Ito Mancio
Tensho Embassy Sponsorship
Sponsors the Tensho embassy to Europe
Short Parliament Summoned
Charles issues the summons for a Parliament to meet in April.
Short Parliament Summoned
Charles issues the summons for a Parliament to meet in April.
Promotion
Is promoted rear admiral after Cape St Vincent.
Capture of El Arish
Napoleon's army captured the fortress of El Arish during the advance from Egypt into Ottoman Syria.
Return of Bayeux Tapestry
Denon returned the embroidery after its temporary exhibition at the Louvre.
Economy of Austria
Austria declares itself bankrupt
Farthest South
Sails to about 74 degrees 15 minutes south in the sea later named the Weddell Sea, setting a new farthest south record
Government
Gladstone refuse to join the Government. Forms a minority Tory Government of free traders & Peelites
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term. Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Federal War
Federalist rebels proclaimed a new movement at Coro, beginning the Federal War.
President of Uruguay
Becomes provisional President after the Colorado victory over the government of Bernardo Berro
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Election
The cartell led by Bismarck loses 57 National Liberal & 28 Conservative seats
State Council Reform
Supports reforms creating an upper legislative chamber.
Duma
The 2nd Duma meets in 1907 for 102 days
Duma
The 2nd Duma is opened by the Tsar
Assassination of Boutros Ghali
Is assassinated by nationalist Ibrahim al-Wardani outside the Ministry of Justice.
End of Wollert Konow Government
The Wollert Konow Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Jens Bratlie Government
Begins the Jens Bratlie Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Bombardment Paused by Bad Weather
Carden pauses renewed attacks when poor weather prevents effective naval bombardment.
Landships Committee Established
Churchill creates the Admiralty Landships Committee to investigate armoured tracked vehicles for trench warfare.
Assassination of Habibullah Khan
Habibullah is assassinated while on a hunting trip, creating a succession crisis.
Independence of Great Britain
Britain recognizes the indepence of Transjordan
Independence of Jordan
Britain recognizes the indepence of Transjordan
Constitution of Germany
The SA ban is lifted & Hitler Re-affirms policy of "legality"
Sturmabteilung (SA)
The SA ban is lifted & Hitler Re-affirms policy of "legality". Schleicher removes the Nazi bans & forbids the SA to take part in any street-fighting
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina
Alliance Adolf Hitler
Business leaders meet at the Presidents Palace & agree to financially support Hitler
Election
Helps agree to an election fund of 3 million Reichsmarks from leading industrialists. Business leaders meet at Goerings Presidents Palace & agree to finance Hitler
Election
Business leaders meet at the Presidents Palace & agree to financially support Hitler
Election
Diet elections, the liberal Minseito win 205 seats & the right Seiyukai win 174 seats
Anschluss
Promises to support the rights of Germans not living in the Reich in the Reichstag
Continues Anglo-Italian Negotiations
After Anthony Eden leaves the Foreign Office, Chamberlain continues negotiations intended to improve relations with Mussolini's Italy.
Hitler demands self-determination for Germans in Austria and Czechoslovakia
Hitler demands self-determination for Germans in Austria and Czechoslovakia
Resignation of Robert Anthony Eden
Anthony Eden resigns as Foreign Secretary in a dispute with PM Neville Chamberlain, he says Chamberlain is appeasing Germany
Resignation of Robert Anthony Eden
Resigns from Chamberlain's government over policy toward Mussolini and appeasement
Resignation of Robert Anthony Eden
Resigns over Chamberlains relations with Italy but generally critical of appeasement
Rule of Czechoslovakia
Hitler demands self-determination for Germans in Austria and Czechoslovakia
Defence Loans Debate
Presses the government on financing defence as Labour argues that earlier appeasement has increased the need for rapid preparation.
Curzon Demarcation Proposal
Churchill tells Stalin that Poland could accept administration west of a Curzon-based demarcation line while reserving formal rights pending final negotiations.
Riga Frontier Declared Outdated
Churchill reports that the Polish Government is prepared to acknowledge that the 1921 Riga frontier no longer corresponds to wartime realities.
Employment Act
The Act declares federal responsibility for promoting maximum employment, production and purchasing power.
Independence of Great Britain
Agrees to grant Indian independence no later than 1948
Independence of India
Agrees to grant Indian independence no later than 1948
Treaty of Rome
Mollet helps conclude the Paris settlement that clears the way for the Rome Treaties to be signed the following month.
1st Orbit of the Earth
John Glenn becomes the first American to circle the Earth, making three orbits in his Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft
1st Orbit of the Earth
Orbits the Earth 3 times & returns safely
Friendship 7 Mercury
John Glenn becomes the first American to circle the Earth, making three orbits in his Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft
Space Race
Appears on US TV & states that in space America must "be in a position 2nd to none"
Space Race
States on TV that in space America must "be in a position 2nd to none"
Space Race
States on TV that in space America must "be in a position 2nd to none"
Parliamentary Reform
bin Abdullah participates in parliamentary reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Meeting with Mao & Zhou En-Lai bringing the period
Meets Mao & Zhou En-Lai bringing the period of US hostilities toward China to an end
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Milestones"
Order of Victory Award
Receives the Soviet Order of Victory, an award normally associated with senior Second World War commanders.
World Record
Breaks the indoor mile record, 3 mins 50.6 secs
Congress of USA
Addresses the joint session of the US Congress
Strike
Miners reject peace plan by trades unionleaders and Government
Mir Core Module Launch
Directs the programme launching the core module of the Mir space station.
Mir Space Station
The achievement marks mir space station as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Rule of Nagorny
The Nagorny-Karabakh Soviet votes for a transfer to Armenia
Coalition Deception Attack
The action helps conceal the main western coalition maneuver.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Receives the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Wadi al-Batin Feint
Conducts attacks supporting deception near Wadi al-Batin.
Europa Close Flyby
Galileo passes within about 586 kilometres of Europa and images additional regions of its fractured icy surface.
World Record
Breaks the indoor 5,000 metres world record in Birmingham.
World Champion
Ronnie OSullivan beats John Higgins 10 frames to 3 to win his second Masters title
President of Georgia
Mikheil Saakashvili sworn in for second - and last - term as president of Georgia
Treaty of Lisbon
The European Parliament approves the Treaty by 525 votes in favour and 115 against
Sport England Chair Appointment
Burnham appoints Richard Lewis as chair of Sport England.
Brexit
Announces that the EU membership referendum will be held on 23 June 2016.
Brexit
Campaigns for Leave after the referendum date is announced.
Brexit
Announces his support for Leave as a senior cabinet minister.
Brexit
Declares support for leaving the European Union.
Brexit
Supports Remain as First Minister of Wales.
Brexit
Campaigns for Scotland to remain in the European Union.
Referendum Date
Announces that the EU membership referendum will be held on 23 June 2016.
MINURSO Appointment
The United Nations appoints Zia Ur Rehman of Pakistan as Force Commander of MINURSO.
Kyiv Visit
Makes an unannounced visit to Kyiv.
Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire Position
Starmer supports an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza.
Births on February 20
Birth of Thomas Osbourne
Birth of Thomas Osbourne, son of Sir Edward Osborne
Birth of Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann
Birth of Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann
Birth of Jimmy Greaves
Birth of Jimmy Greaves
Birth of Gordon Brown
James Gordon Brown is born in Giffnock near Glasgow.
Birth of Kurt Donald Kobain
Birth of Kurt Donald Kobain
Deaths on February 20
Death of James I
Death of James I, assassinated by Robert Graham
Death of John Dowland
Death of John Dowland
Death of Aurangzeb
Death of Aurangzeb, at the age of 90, having outlived many of his children
Battles on February 20
Battle of Mukden
Serves during the fighting around Mukden.
Battle of Mukden
Commands Russian forces during the defeat at Mukden.
Battle of Pavlograd
Destroys the 3rd Soviet Tank Army
Coronations on February 20
Coronation
Edward VI is crowned at Westminster Abbey while still a minor.
Coronation
Appointed Lord High Steward of England for the Coronation
Coronation Sermon
Archbishop Thomas Cranmer preaches at Edward's coronation and presents the young king's rule in strongly reforming religious terms.