Investiture
1st English Prince of Wales
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February 7 in History
This permanent archive page contains 170 World History Database records for February 7, spanning 1301 to 2023. Recorded topics include Investiture; Peerage; Succession.
Total: 170Events: 158Births: 3Deaths: 4Battles: 4Coronations: 1Countries: 29
Events on February 7
Peerage
Created Earl of Chester
Succession
Invested as Prince of Wales
Marriage
Marries Joan of Navarre
Marriage
Married to Suffolks son, John de la Pole
Arrest of Pole
Arrested & taken to the Tower of London
Arrest of William Pole
Arrested & taken to the Tower of London
Impeachment
For fraud & mismanaging the war, the King banishes him from England for 5 yrs. Blamed by Parliament for the loss of Maine & Normandy. Accused by Parliament of accepting bribes to release Orleans
Impeachment
For fraud & mismanaging the war, the King banishes him from England for 5 yrs. Blamed by Parliament for the loss of Maine & Normandy. Accused by Parliament of conspiring with France to kill the King & enthrone his son. Accused by Parliament of accepting bribes to release Orleans
Treason
Convicted by Parliament for High Treason
Trial
Convicted by Parliament for High Treason
Reform of Church-State Relations
Henry wants to be, "sole protector & supreme head of the English Church & clergy"
Wyatt Rebellion
Commands loyal forces blocking Wyatt's advance into London.
Wyatt Rebellion
Keeps London loyal as Wyatt reaches the city with rebel forces.
Wyatt Rebellion
Resists Wyatt's rising against her proposed marriage to Philip of Spain.
Wyatt Rebellion
Survives the rebellion and keeps control of the capital.
Wyatt Rebellion
Thomas Wyatt reaches London but is defeated
Wyatt Rebellion
Demands control of the Tower and custody of the queen.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is defeated at Ludgate and captured near Temple Bar.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is stopped at Ludgate as London remains loyal to Mary.
Wyatt Rebellion
Surrenders after his advance into London fails.
Wyatt Rebellion Defeated
The defeat of Wyatt strengthens Mary’s authority to continue restoration.
Peace Conference
The peace conference opens in The Hague
Peace Conference
The English delegation is headed by the ambassador in The Hague and future Secretary of State Ralph Winwood
Pardon Offered to Five Members
Charles offers a pardon to the Commons members previously accused of treason.
Pardon Offered to Five Members
Charles offers a pardon to the Commons members previously accused of treason.
Queen's Journey to Holland
Charles announces that Henrietta Maria and Princess Mary will travel to Holland.
Queen's Journey to Holland
Charles announces that Henrietta Maria and Princess Mary will travel to Holland.
Interregnum
Marten supported the Commons resolution declaring the office of king unnecessary and dangerous.
Siege of Calcutta
The siege of Calcutta results in the Treaty of Alinagar
Siege of Calcutta
Negotiations after renewed fighting around Calcutta lead toward the Treaty of Alinagar.
Invasion of France
Moves Austro-Prussian troops towards the Austrian border with France
Mobilization
Takes advantage of chaos in France to mobilize the Austro-Prussian troops
Entry into La Paz
Sucre enters La Paz after royalist authority collapses in Upper Peru.
Trial of Neue Rheinische Zeitung
Marx defends the newspaper before a jury and is acquitted.
Agricultural Colleges
Federal land grants are authorized to support agricultural and mechanical colleges
Morrill Land Grant Colleges Act
Lincoln signs the Morrill Act supporting land grant colleges
Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act
Lincoln signs the Morrill Act supporting land grant colleges
Northern Pacific Railway Charter
Lincoln signs legislation chartering the Northern Pacific Railway
Pacific Railway Act Amendments
Amended law accelerates work toward completing the first transcontinental railroad
Pacific Railway Act Amendments
Amendments increase support for Union Pacific construction westward from the Missouri River
Pacific Railway Act Amendments
Amendments strengthen support for Central Pacific construction eastward from California
Pacific Railway Act Amendments
Federal land grants and bonds encourage railroad construction across the western territories
Pacific Railway Act Amendments
Lincoln signs amendments expanding support for the transcontinental railroad project
Pacific Railway Act Amendments
Lincoln signs amendments strengthening federal support for the transcontinental railroad
Kulturkampf
The Kanzelparagraph remains in force until 1953, several religious orders like the Jesuits remained banned from the German Empire, confiscated properties were not returned, discrimination against the Catholic minority continued in Civil Service
Kulturkampf
Moderates his struggle with the Catholic Church and in the wake of Pius IXs death on February 7, 1878, reconciled with the new Pope, Leo XIII, lifting some sanctions
Peace
Orders an end to the peace negotiations with Russia
Drama
John Willards "Cat & the Canary," premiered in NYC
Jerusalem Relativity Lecture
Lectures in French on relativity during his visit to British Mandate Palestine.
Coup
The Finance Minister is assassinated by the "Blood Brotherhood League". A failed plot to return Japan to an agrarian society led by the Emperor
Defence Programme Debate
Uses the defence debate to press for stronger preparation against the growing military threat from Germany.
Accepts Secret Staff Talks
Accepts the American proposal for confidential staff discussions concerning the Far Eastern war.
Discusses French German Occupation Zone
Reviews proposals for a French occupation zone and French membership on Germany's control machinery.
Fourth Plenary Poland Discussion
Participates in renewed debate over the composition and frontiers of postwar Poland.
Presents Soviet Reparations Proposal
Advances Soviet proposals on German reparations and an Allied reparations commission.
Proposes Secret Soviet Staff Meeting
Requests a secret meeting between American and Soviet chiefs to discuss possible Soviet participation against Japan.
Requests Soviet UN Assembly Votes
Requests separate United Nations representation for several Soviet republics during the fourth plenary session.
Reviews Prisoner Repatriation Planning
Joins Joint Chiefs discussion of reciprocal arrangements for prisoners liberated by Allied and Soviet armies.
Security Council Voting Formula Accepted
Secures acceptance of the American formula for voting in the future United Nations Security Council.
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 1st term
Army Resignation for Columbia University
Leaves active Army leadership to take up the presidency of Columbia University.
Armament
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Independence of United States of America
The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
Independence of Vietnam
Bao Dais Government is recognized by the US & Britain
United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government
By-election
Healey wins the Leeds South East by-election and enters the House of Commons.
Parliamentary Entry
Healey enters Parliament after winning the Leeds South East by-election for Labour.
Tachen Islands Evacuation
American naval forces assist the evacuation of Nationalist Chinese forces and civilians from the Tachen Islands.
Advanced Research Projects Agency Established
The Department of Defense establishes ARPA as the administration accelerates advanced research after Sputnik.
Cautious Cuba Approach Urged
Mann urges officials to proceed cautiously while the administration considers the proposed invasion force.
Economy of Cuba
The US imposes an embargo against Cuba
Embargo
The US imposes an embargo against Cuba
Trade Embargo
The US imposes an embargo against Cuba
Leadership Election
Wins the first leadership ballot with 115 votes against George Brown's 88 and James Callaghan's 41.
Long Tall Sally
Produces The Kinks debut single Long Tall Sally.
Bombing of Dong Hoi
Johnson approves Operation Flaming Dart, the bombing of a North Vietnamese army camp near Dong Hoi
Flaming Dart
Johnson approves Operation Flaming Dart, the bombing of a North Vietnamese army camp near Dong Hoi
Operation Flaming Dart
Johnson orders retaliatory air strikes against North Vietnam after the attack on Camp Holloway near Pleiku
Pleiku Attack
Bundy is in South Vietnam during the Pleiku attack that helps trigger US air escalation
Pleiku Attack
Viet Cong forces attack Camp Holloway near Pleiku, prompting US retaliatory air strikes
Pleiku Attack
Westmoreland reports the attack on US facilities near Pleiku as Washington considers retaliation
Honolulu Conference
Meets President Johnson during the Honolulu Conference
Pink Floyd
Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast
Pink Floyd
Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast
Apollo 14 Antares Seismic Impact
Observes mission operations as the discarded Antares ascent stage is deliberately sent into the Moon to create a seismic signal for surface instruments.
Apollo 14 Heat Flow and Convection Demonstration
Conducts a microgravity experiment examining heat transfer and convection in liquids and gases during the return journey from the Moon.
Watergate Committee Created
Becomes chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, created to investigate Watergate, campaign espionage and related abuses.
Watergate Committee Leadership
Serves as Republican vice chairman of the newly created Senate Watergate Committee, giving the investigation bipartisan leadership.
Independence of Great Britain
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Independence of Grenada
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Rule of Grenada
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
The Wall Live
Pink Floyd begin the original live performances of The Wall in Los Angeles
Nuclear Weapons Publicity
Answers a parliamentary question concerning Government publicity on nuclear weapons.
Assassination of Jerzy Popieluszko
4 Polish officers are given jail sentences
Election
Marcos rigs the election results & claims victory for himself. A united front defeats Marcos
Soyuz TM-2 Docking
Docks with Mir alongside Yuri Romanenko, beginning the station's second principal expedition and a new period of human occupancy.
Devaluation
In Argentina devaluation causes a wild panic in the financial district of Buenos Aires
Economy of Argentina
In Argentina devaluation causes a wild panic in the financial district of Buenos Aires
Constitution of Russia
The Cental Committee of the CP in USSR votes to end the CP political monopoly
Bombing of IRA
IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA
IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA - Bombing of IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA - Bombing of IRA
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
IRA - Bombing of IRA
IRA context for John Roy Major: IRA mortar bombs cause damage at 10 Downing St where a Cabinet meeting is in progress
Belgian Monetary Union Signature
Supports convergence rules leading toward the common European currency.
Belgian Treaty Signature
Confirms Belgian support for deeper political and monetary integration.
Brexit
Signs the Maastricht Treaty, deepening Conservative divisions over Europe.
British Finance Signature
Represents Britain while preserving the single-currency opt-out.
British Treaty Signature
Confirms the negotiated British position including treaty opt-outs.
Danish Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark alongside Foreign Minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen.
Economic and Monetary Union Signature
Commits the Netherlands to the treaty's monetary-union framework.
Franco-Russian Cooperation Treaty
Signs a bilateral cooperation treaty with French President François Mitterrand.
French Monetary Union Signature
Supports the timetable and convergence provisions for monetary union.
French Treaty Signature
Confirms French participation in the new European Union framework.
Irish Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Ireland as Minister for Finance alongside Gerry Collins.
Luxembourg Monetary Union Signature
Supports convergence requirements and the planned common European currency.
Luxembourg Treaty Signature
Supports the creation of the Union's political and institutional structure.
Maastricht Economic Signature
Signs the economic and monetary commitments contained in the Treaty on European Union as Denmark's Minister for Economic Affairs.
Spanish Monetary Union Signature
Supports monetary convergence and greater economic cohesion within Europe.
Treaty of Co-operation
Yeltsin and French President Francois Mitterrand sign a cooperation Treaty in Paris
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Ireland as Minister for Finance.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for France as Minister of Economy and Finance.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Italy as Treasury Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Greece as Minister of National Economy.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Ireland as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Italy as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for France as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark alongside Economic Affairs Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Belgium as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Fernandez Ordonez adds Spain's signature to the Maastricht Treaty as the government's senior foreign-policy representative.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Germany as Federal Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Foreign Secretary.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Luxembourg as Finance Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for the Netherlands as Finance Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Braga de Macedo completes Portugal's treaty delegation by signing the Maastricht settlement as Finance Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Belgium as Finance Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Pinheiro signs at Maastricht on Portugal's behalf, endorsing the new Union treaty as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Luxembourg as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark as Minister for Economic Affairs.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Greece as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Spain as Minister of Economy and Finance.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for the Netherlands as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Germany as Federal Finance Minister.
Treaty Signature
Participates in the formal Maastricht ceremony completing the negotiated treaty.
Inauguration
Sworn in as President of Haiti
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland
Accession
Ascends to the throne
Impeachment
1st day of Clintons impeachment trial at the Senate
Succession
Ascends to the throne
Constitution of Bolivia
Morales promulgates the constitution creating the Plurinational State of Bolivia.
Super Bowl XLIV
The Who perform the Super Bowl XLIV halftime show.
United Kingdom Campaign Speech
Calls on people across Britain to argue positively for Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom.
COVID-19
Singapore raises its disease outbreak response level as cases increase.
Second State of the Union
Delivers his second State of the Union address.
Births on February 7
Birth of Thomas More
Thomas More is born in the City of London.
Birth of William Huggins
Birth of William Huggins
Birth of John Atyeo
Birth of John Atyeo, later Bristol City and England forward.
Deaths on February 7
Death of Talal
Death of Talal
Death of Josef Mengele
Death of Josef Mengele
Death of Hussein bin Talal
Death of King Hussein of Jordan
Death of Hussein I
Death of Hussein I
Battles on February 7
Battle of Beda Fomm
The retreating Italian Tenth Army is defeated at Beda Fomm, completing the British conquest of Cyrenaica during Operation Compass.
Battle of Western Desert
The British Operation Compass campaign destroys much of the Italian Tenth Army and forces the loss of Cyrenaica.
Battle of Western Desert
Operation Compass ends with the destruction of much of the Italian Tenth Army after a British advance of several hundred miles.
Battle of Guadalcanal
Forced to evacuate from Guadalcanal
Coronations on February 7
Coronation at Prague
John and Elizabeth were crowned king and queen of Bohemia at Prague.