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Arrest of Richard I the Lionheart
The Regents of England buy Richards freedom for pounds 100,000
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The Regents of England buy Richards freedom for pounds 100,000
Opening of Henry VIIIs 2nd Parliament
Mary Boleyn, former mistress of Henry VIII, marries William Carey
Henry VIII attends the marriage of Thomas Boleyns daughter Mary to William Carey
Henry VIII attends the marriage of Thomas Boleyns daughter Mary to William Carey
The Parliamentary session begins & Cromwell introduces a new bill restricting the right to make appeals to Rome
The Parliamentary session begins & Cromwell introduces a new bill restricting the right to make appeals to Rome
Opening of the final session of the Reformation Parliament
Opening of the final session of the Reformation Parliament
Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, becomes Lord Protector and takes the leading role in government during Edward's minority.
Rogers becomes the first Protestant martyr burned under Mary's heresy laws
John Rogers is burned, beginning the Marian persecution of Protestants.
John Rogers is burned as the first Protestant martyr under Mary's restored heresy laws
The Government drafts a petition requesting the Queen to marry & provide an heir
Ghent signs the Uion of Utrecht
Ghent signs the Uion of Utrecht
James Edward is forced to return to France
Sets sail for France with James Edward
Parliament proclaims an end to all hostilities in north America
Proclaims an end to British hostilities in America
Louis XVI declared support for constitutional reform and urged unity between the monarchy, the Assembly and the nation.
Louis XVI appeared before the Constituent Assembly and publicly affirmed his intention to support the emerging constitutional order.
Future governor of Kentucky after Congress provides for Kentucky's 1792 admission
Danton supported the Convention's abolition of slavery in the French colonies.
Discovers Scotlands ancient honours in Edinburgh Castle, not seen since Charles II
Breaks the Treaty of Prague & refuses to support a plebiscite in northern Schleswig
Breaks the Treaty of Prague & refuses to support a plebiscite in northern Schleswig
The Interstate Commerce Act creates federal regulation of railroad rates and practices.
Scott lands on the Barrier and unpacks an observation balloon which he had acquired for aerial surveys
Authorizes Gapons Assembly
Evans suffers another fall during the difficult descent toward the Beardmore Glacier.
Scott falls into a crevasse while descending toward the Beardmore Glacier and continues after being recovered.
Germany declares submarine blockade of Britain, with all approaching ships considered targets, the start of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
The Admiralty assesses Germany's declaration that waters around Britain will become a submarine war zone.
Germany treats ships approaching Britain as potential targets after declaring a submarine war zone around the islands.
Answers questions about the numerical strength of British military forces after six months of war.
Reviews the work of the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in supporting voluntary enlistment.
Germany declares submarine blockade of Britain, with all approaching ships considered targets, the start of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Surrenders after returning from German South West Africa.
The White Army begins the "Ice March"
Resigns as Party Leader
Co-directs People on Sunday, a key late-Weimar film.
Constitutional rights are suspended by decree, "to protect the German people"
Constitutional rights are suspended by decree, "to protect the German people"
Signs a decree restricting press freedom and public meetings, giving the Government more power over election campaigning.
Constitutional rights are suspended by decree, "to protect the German people"
Appointed Chief of the High Command of the Armed forces, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Wehrmacht
Used by Hitler for him to take control of the armed forces. Discredited by a marriage to a prostitute & forced to resign
Blomberg is forced to resign
Conservatives such as Blomberg, Fritsch & Neurath appointed by Hindenburg are removed
Dismissed by Hitler as Foreign Minister
Dismissed by Hitler as Ambassador of Austria
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Assumes the leadership of the Ministry of War. Appoints von Ribbentrop Foreirgn Minister
Appointed Minister of the Ministry of Economics
Blombergs resignation comes into effect
Appointed Commander in Chief, Wehrmacht
Appointed Chief of the High Command of the Armed forces, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht
Accepts a Wafd government after British forces surround Abdeen Palace.
Completes the capture of Cyrenaica
Forms a Wafd government after British pressure at Abdeen Palace before the El Alamein campaign.
Discusses France's postwar role with Roosevelt during their first bilateral Yalta meeting.
Takes part in the first plenary session, which concentrates on the military situation in Europe.
Joins Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin as the Yalta Conference opens in Crimea.
Reviews proposed action on the United Nations, Germany, Poland, Eastern Europe, Iran and China with advisers.
Meets Churchill and Stalin as the Yalta Conference begins at Livadia Palace.
Represents the Soviet Union in the opening Yalta discussions with Roosevelt and Churchill.
Discusses how smaller states should be represented in the postwar international organization during the evening dinner.
Attends the opening American Joint Chiefs meeting at Livadia Palace before the first plenary session.
The Second Olafur Thors Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Begins the Stefan Johann Stefansson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
De Gaulle calls for an international monetary system based more directly on gold than dollars.
Directs Patton
Stars as George S. Patton in Patton
Serves as lunar module pilot as Apollo 14 enters lunar orbit.
Commands Apollo 14 during insertion into lunar orbit before the Fra Mauro landing.
Sadat offers a full peace agreement including security guarantees if Israel returns to 1967 borders
Offers an interim peace arrangement if Israel withdraws from the eastern bank of the Suez Canal.
In a secret memo, Senator Strom Thurmond suggests to Attorney General John Mitchell that John Lennon, whom the Government suspects of consorting with "known radicals," be deported
The 6th round of the SALT talks begins in Vienna
In a secret memo, Senator Strom Thurmond suggests to Attorney General John Mitchell that John Lennon, whom the Government suspects of consorting with "known radicals," be deported
The sixth round of the SALT talks begins in Vienna
Hunt continued working with Liddy as the expensive Gemstone proposal was reduced after senior officials rejected the original plan.
The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam
Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel.
Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel. The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam
The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam
Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel.
Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel. The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam
Margaret Thatcher wins 130 votes, Ted Heath 119 & Hugh Fraser 16, 1st round
Is challenged by Margaret Thatcher in the Conservative leadership contest.
No Time to Be 21 enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number thirty-four.
Khomeini appoints Bazargan as prime minister of the provisional revolutionary government
Yazdi joins Bazargan's provisional government and becomes a senior foreign policy figure
The Odvar Nordli Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Begins the First Gro Harlem Brundtland Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Addresses Commons questions on policy and expenditure for the new towns.
Addresses Commons questions on inner-city partnership committees.
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway, 1st term, Norways 1st woman Prime Minister
Death of Liberace, American musician
The National Union of Seamen (NUS) backs down in the High Court after a three-day stoppage, which has stifled seafaring trade and transport in the UK
Rehabilitated by the USSR Supreme Soviet
The National Union of Seamen (NUS) backs down in the High Court after a three-day stoppage, which has stifled seafaring trade and transport in the UK
Thousands of seamen at major british ports are continuing to strike even though their union has called an end to the action
Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze wraps up four days of high-level talks in China, the first visit by a Soviet Foreign Minister in three decades
Military officers led by Hugo Chavez attempted unsuccessfully to overthrow President Carlos Andres Perez.
President Konare appoints Keita to lead the Government of Mali.
Appointed Prime Minister of Jordan
Appointed Chancellor of Austria
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty requirements
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
New Hubble maps assembled from 2002-2003 observations reveal measurable changes in Pluto's surface color and brightness patterns.
Plays Black Sabbath's final concert in Birmingham during The End tour.
Delivers State of the Union highlighting economy and impeachment.
Bukele wins re-election after court rulings allow immediate presidential re-election
Birth of Friedrich Ebert
Birth of Uys Krige
Birth of Gavin Buchanan Ewart
Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan is born in Chakwal on 4 February 1917.
Birth of Norman Wisdom
Birth of Maria Estela Martinez Cartas de Peron
Birth of John Steel, rock drummer Animals
Birth of Alice Cooper, Vincent Furnier
Birth of James Dunn, US vocalist Stylistics
Dies at Eboracum, York, during his invasion of Britain
Death of Joan of Valois
Death of Louis Elsevier
Death of Benjamin Britten
Death of Brett Halliday, American writer
Death of Alex Harvey, Scottish musician
Death of Karen Carpenter, heart attack caused by anorexia nervosa
Death of Sue Carol
Death of Han Jansen
Death of Roel Wiersma
Death of Ossie Davis
Death of Barbara McNair, American singer and actress
Death of Jose Carlos Bauer, Brazilian World Cup footballer.
Jules Olitski, Ukrainian-born American abstract painter and sculptor
Death of Tata Guines, Cuban conga drummer, his six decade career helped popularize Afron rhythms worldwide
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