1495
Siege of Naples
Charles VIII, with his General Louis II de La Tr‚moille, enters Naples almost without opposition
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Charles VIII, with his General Louis II de La Tr‚moille, enters Naples almost without opposition
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
James I orders all Priests out of the realm
Galileo presents his newly published Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems to Grand Duke Ferdinando II.
Charles ordered that Wentworth's administrative conditions be entered in the council book.
Wentworth secured safeguards intended to prevent courtiers from undermining his Irish authority.
Louis XVI opened the Assembly of Notables to seek support for fiscal reforms intended to address the monarchy's worsening financial crisis.
Under the Treaty of Turkmanchai Russia retains part of Armenia
Russia retains a part of Armenia & exclusive rights to keep a Navy on the Caspian Sea. Ends the war
Brunel completes his modular hospital design six days after receiving the commission.
Is forced to abdicate by political opponents.
Gives a militant speech to encourage Ulster Protestants in Belfast
Fisher's design committee settles the outline of the fast armoured cruiser later developed as the Invincible class.
Discovers Achilles, the first recognized asteroid sharing Jupiter's orbit near a stable Lagrange point.
The ship brings supplies and additional transport animals.
Terra Nova returns to Cape Evans during the expedition's second season.
Addresses parliamentary questions concerning home defence during the continuing war.
The Tsarleaves Moscow for Mogliev, the security of Moscow is entrusted to Beliaev
Leaves Moscow for Mogliev, the security of Moscow is entrusted to Beliaev
Departs for Mogliev
The Tsar leaves for the General Headquarters in Mogilev
Duma & Soviet representitives reach agreement on the basis of an 8 point program
The German withdrawal plan toward the Siegfried Line is accelerated by a preliminary retirement.
The Alberich programme for German retreat to the Siegried Line is accelerated
A decree by Lenin authorizes summary execution of opponents
Leads the Volunteer Army in the retreat known as the Ice March.
Withdraws as Red forces threaten the Volunteer Army base.
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Lenins decree, "the Socialist fatherland in danger!" is issued
With the ongoing turn to a market-based system of production as part of the New Economic Policy (NEP), very real constraints exist on the possible extent of central planning during the initial phase of Gosplan
Initially Gosplan has an advisery function, with its entire staff consisting of just 34 people selected on the basis of academic expertise in specialized aspects of industry; just 7 are members of the Russian Communist Party (Bolsheviks). Appointed head of Gosplan
Gosplan is formally established by a Sovnarkom decree.
Initially Gosplan has an advisery function, with its entire staff consisting of just 34 people selected on the basis of academic expertise in specialized aspects of industry. just 7 are members of the Russian Communist Party (Bolsheviks).
With the ongoing turn to a market-based system of production as part of the New Economic Policy (NEP), very real constraints exist on the possible extent of central planning during the initial phase of Gosplan.
Calls off the strike in Shanghai
Authorizes SA, SS and Stahlhelm members as auxiliary police in Prussia, strengthening Nazi street power before the election.
Moves a motion of censure over the government’s conduct of foreign affairs after Anthony Eden’s resignation.
The First Paul-Henri Spaak Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Begins the Hubert Pierlot Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
In the Commons Churchill calls for a Ministry of Supply
Tenzin Gyatso is enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama at the Potala Palace.
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made. A meeting attended by Eden and the Greek leadership, including King George II, Prime Minister Alexandros Koryzis and Papagos takes place in Athens on February 22
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made. A meeting attended by Eden and the Greek leadership, including King George II, Prime Minister Alexandros Koryzis and Papagos takes place in Athens on February 22
Meets Wavell, Eden and Dill who are seeking a senior commander to lead reinforcements to Greece
US Army Air Force (USAAF) European HQ is established at Daws Hill, High Wycombe (Bucks)
US Army Air Force (USAAF) European HQ is established at Daws Hill, High Wycombe (Bucks)
Model prepares for the withdrawal from Rhzev
Kerensky continues political activity connected with cold war commentary.
Cabinet decides to grant Prince Philip the title, Prince of the United Kingdom
Cabinet grants Philip the title, Prince of the United Kingdom, Churchills suggestion
Proclaims the United Arab Republic after Egypt and Syria approve their union.
Proclaims the union of Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
The Beatles "Please Please Me" tops the UK charts
The Beatles "Please Please Me" tops the UK charts
Oswald and Marina attended Everett Glover's gathering on February 22, 1963, where Marina met Ruth Paine.
Ruth Paine met Lee and Marina Oswald at a gathering hosted by Everett Glover, where Russian-speaking guests had been invited to meet the couple.
General Westmoreland requests 2 battalions of US Marines to protect the American air base at Da Nang from 6000 Vietcong
The Government announces that British forces will withdraw from Aden as part of the defence review.
The Defence Review sets out plans to reduce overseas commitments while retaining a limited East of Suez role.
The U.S. & South Vietnamese forces begin Operation Junction City
David Ferrie, then Garrisons chief suspect, is found dead in his apartment from a Berry Aneurysm. Garrison suspected that Ferrie had been murdered despite the coroners report that his death was due to natural causes. According to Garrison, the day news of the investigation broke, Ferrie had called his aide Lou Ivon and warned that "Im a dead man"
Bhutto's government later recognizes Bangladesh as an independent state.
Pakistan recognizes Bangladesh during the Islamic Summit in Lahore.
Pakistan officially recognizes Bangladesh
Bhutto's government establishes formal relations with independent Bangladesh.
Pakistan officially recognizes Bangladesh
Pakistan hosts leaders of Muslim states at the Lahore Islamic Summit.
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
Hunt was released after serving roughly thirty-three months in custody for his Watergate convictions.
An IAU circular reports confirming mutual-event observations, after which Pluto's large satellite is officially named Charon.
Iraq agreed to a Soviet-proposed ceasefire agreement
Iraq agreed to a Soviet-proposed ceasefire agreement
Iraq offers withdrawal terms that the coalition rejects as conditional and incomplete.
Bush gives Iraq a final deadline to begin an immediate and unconditional withdrawal.
Iraqi forces set large numbers of Kuwaiti oil wells ablaze.
The fires cause immense economic and environmental damage.
Hundreds of oil wells are set alight by Iraq as it faces defeat, extinguished Nov 3
Gorbachev proposes a timetable for Iraqi withdrawal and an end to fighting.
Saddam accepts a Soviet proposal containing conditions unacceptable to the coalition.
Bush publishes coalition conditions that could prevent the ground campaign.
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
Supports publication of the joint British-Irish Framework Documents on future political relationships.
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
Bin Laden issues fatwa calling for attacks on US citizens
Galileo flies about 198 kilometres above Io, obtaining close measurements of its active volcanic environment.
Bozidar Matic becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Northern Rock formally transfers into temporary public ownership.
Gaddafi vows to remain in Libya and suppress the expanding uprising.
Receives a Best Picture nomination as producer of American Sniper.
Criticises Boris Johnson's decision to support Leave, arguing that uncertainty about such a fundamental choice favours remaining in the European Union.
Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.
Supports the Remain campaign as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.
Receives the BRITs Icon Award, adding to his record haul of BRIT trophies.
Bajwa oversees the launch of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, a nationwide campaign intended to consolidate earlier counterterrorism operations.
De Wit uses Hubble spectra to test atmospheres of Earth-sized TRAPPIST-1 planets and finds no evidence for thick hydrogen envelopes on the inner worlds.
Says he supports Michael Bloomberg during the 2020 presidential campaign.
Signs treaties with separatist authorities before the invasion.
Birth of Edmund Tudor, 6th child of Henry VII
Birth of George Washington
Birth of Robert Baden-Powell
Birth of Alfred Duff Cooper
Birth of John Mills, born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills
Birth of Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy
Julie Walters is born in Edgbaston and later becomes an acclaimed actor.
Death of David II, in Edinburgh Castle
Henry, Duke of Cornwall, the first surviving child of Catherine and Henry, dies after seven weeks.
Death of Henry, Duke of Cornwall, Henry VIII's first son.
Prince Henry dies weeks after celebrations for his birth.
A decree by Lenin authorizes summary execution of opponents
David Ferrie, then Garrisons chief suspect, is found dead in his apartment from a Berry Aneurysm. Garrison suspected that Ferrie had been murdered despite the coroners report that his death was due to natural causes. According to Garrison, the day news of the investigation broke, Ferrie had called his aide Lou Ivon and warned that "Im a dead man"
Suicidally chooses to destroy the Intramuros & loses over 16,000 Japanese dead. Manila is isolated from Yamashita main forces. Ignores Yamashitas orders not to defend the city
Compels the French to withdraw from Hoa Binh southwest of Hanoi
Mary of Guise is crowned Queen Consort of Scotland
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