Succession
Marches to Rome & drapes the purple robes of the Emperor on Vitellius
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January 2 in History
This permanent archive page contains 110 World History Database records for January 2, spanning 69 to 2018. Recorded topics include Succession; Capture of Fort Nieulay; French Assault on Calais.
Total: 110Events: 99Births: 3Deaths: 4Battles: 4Countries: 26
Events on January 2
Capture of Fort Nieulay
Guise captures Fort Nieulay during the Calais campaign
French Assault on Calais
French forces open the campaign that leads to the fall of Calais
Dissolution of Parliament
Attends the closing session of Parliament
Appointment as Chancellor of the Exchequer
Charles appoints Culpeper Chancellor of the Exchequer during the constitutional crisis.
Execution of John Hotham
Hotham is executed after a court martial convicts him over his wartime dealings with the Royalists.
First Issue of Vedomosti
Peter authorises publication of the first issue of the Vedomosti newspaper.
Recovery of Bruges
Bruges returns to Allied control as French troops withdraw after the recovery of Ghent.
Siege of Calcutt
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
Siege of Calcutt
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
Siege of Calcutta
Commands the fleet which transports Clives forces to relieve Calcutta
Capture of Calcutta
Successfully relieves Calcutta. Captures Calcutta
Siege of Calcutta
Successfully relieves Calcutta
Siege of Calcutta
East India Company forces under Robert Clive and Charles Watson retake Calcutta before renewing pressure on Siraj-ud-Daulah.
Election for Dauphine
Barnave was elected as a Third Estate deputy for Dauphine before the opening of the Estates General.
Constitution of Great Britain
1st Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland assembles
1st Photograph of Moon
Takes the 1st photograph of the moon
Reply to Oberpraesident von Schaper
Publishes a reply to Oberpraesident von Schaper during the Rheinische Zeitung's dispute with Prussian authorities.
Swindon Railway Works
The Great Western Railway works open at New Swindon and become a major centre for locomotive engineering.
Paddington Station
Brunel presents preliminary plans for rebuilding Paddington as a grand permanent railway terminus.
Crown Prince
Becomes Crown Prince of Prussia when William I becomes king.
Slave State Secession
Texas convention votes to secede from the Union
Expedition
Attempts to rescue an English group including the British Consul arrested by Theodore
Expedition
Lands in Abysinnia with a force of 32,000 men
Restoration
Leads his troops into the Imperial Palace to proclaim the restoration of the Emperors
Restoration
Leads his troops into the Imperial Palace to proclaim the restoration of the Emperors
Restoration
Leads his troops into the Imperial Palace to proclaim the restoration of the Emperors
Resignation of Emilio Castelar
Castelar resigns from office
Standard Oil Trust
Rockefeller's companies adopt a trust structure coordinating control of the oil business.
Standard Oil Trust Agreement
Standard Oil interests adopt a formal trust agreement.
Standard Oil Trust Created
Rockefeller consolidates control through the new trust structure.
Rule of Matabeleland
Administration extended over the Matabele territory
Arrest of Leanders Starr Jameson
Turned over to the British for trial in England
Jameson Raid
The tired Jameson raiders exchange fire with the Boers, losing around thirty men before Jameson realizes the position is hopeless and surrenders to Commander Piet Cronj‚, the raiders are taken to Pretoria and jail
Jameson Raid
The tired Jameson raiders exchange fire with the Boers, losing around thirty men before Jameson realizes the position is hopeless and surrenders to Commander Piet Cronje, the raiders are taken to Pretoria and jail. The Boers track the move overnight and as the light improves Jameson reaches Doornkop where a substantial Boer force with some artillery is waiting
Jameson Raid
Captures the raiders and strengthens Boer nationalism.
Result of Surrender of Jameson Raid Force
The Jameson Raid ends in failure and its participants are handed over for trial.
Surrender of Jameson Raid Force
Turned over to the British for trial in England. Surrenders to a Boer force led by General Cronje at Doorn Kop
Port Arthur Defeat
Russia's defeat at Port Arthur deepens pressure on the government.
Result of Surrender of Russia at Port Arthur
Port Arthur passes to Japanese control, removing a major Russian base from the war.
Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi accepts the Russian surrender
Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi accepts the Russian surrender
Surrender of Port Arthur
Surrenders Port Arthur to Japanese forces.
Surrender of Russia at Port Arthur
Russia's offer of surrender is accepted by Japan
Mount Erebus Sighted
Scott records Mount Erebus in sight as Terra Nova approaches Ross Island.
Dardanelles Naval Strategy Advocated
Churchill proposes forcing the Dardanelles with naval power to threaten Constantinople and assist Russia.
Bolshevik Party
The Bolsheviks denounce the terms offerred at the peace negotiations
Peace
The Bolsheviks denounce the terms offerred at the peace negotiations
Rule of Manchukuo
The Republic of Manchukio is proclaimed in Japanese occupied Manchuria
Civil War
Mussolini signs an agreement with Britain to preserve the independence of Spain. Mussolini signs an agreement with Britain on the status of the Mediterranean
Independence of Italy
Mussolini signs an agreement with Britain to preserve the independence of Spain
Independence of Spain
Mussolini signs an agreement with Britain to preserve the independence of Spain
International Agreement at Rome
The 2 countries recognize the others interests in the Mediterranean. Makes a "gentlemens agreement" with Britain
Peace
Britain, the USA, China & 22 Allies agree not to make a separate peace with Germany
Peace
Britain, the USA, China & 22 Allies agree not to make a separate peace with Germany
Peace
Britain, the USA, China & 22 Allies agree not to make a separate peace with Germany
Milch Trial Opens
Military Tribunal II opened the trial of former Luftwaffe Field Marshal Erhard Milch.
Entry into Havana
Enters Havana as Batista's army collapses.
First Escape-Velocity Probe
The achievement marks first escape-velocity probe as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Luna 1 Launch
Directs Luna 1, the first spacecraft to escape Earth's gravitational influence.
Luna 1 Mission
The Soviet Union launches Luna 1, the first spacecraft to escape Earth's gravity.
Victory Caravan
Begins the victory caravan from Santiago toward Havana.
Ella German Marriage Proposal
After spending New Year's Day with Ella German's family, Lee proposed marriage to her the following evening and was rejected.
Ap Bac Criticism
Criticizes South Vietnamese performance after the Battle of Ap Bac
Presidential Election
Ayub Khan defeats Fatima Jinnah in an indirect presidential election.
1st Heart Transplant
Gives a Cape Town dentist a heart that lasts for 19 months
Spiro Agnew Visit
Receives US Vice President Spiro Agnew during an official visit to Taiwan.
Nationalization
Bhutto announces nationalization of major industries after taking power
Nationalization Programme
Bhutto announces nationalization of major industries.
Stars
Syd plays an unannounced gig at King's College Cellar, Cambridge, with him are Twink and Eddie "Guitar" Burns, this line up becomes Stars
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Marriage
John and Yoko are reunited
Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement
Signs the free trade agreement with the United States.
Economy of USA
The US & Canada sign a free trade pack
Price Liberalization Begins
Price controls are largely lifted as Yeltsin's government begins rapid market liberalization.
Vance Plan Ceasefire
Accepts the ceasefire framework intended to halt fighting in Croatia.
Vance Plan Ceasefire
Brokers a ceasefire plan for Croatia under United Nations supervision.
Vance-Owen Peace Plan
Jointly develops the peace plan presented to the Bosnian parties.
Vance-Owen Peace Plan
Presents a proposed territorial and constitutional settlement for Bosnia.
Crown Prince Abdullah Regency
Assumes management of daily state affairs after King Fahd's illness.
Crown Prince Abdullah Regency
Supports government continuity during Crown Prince Abdullah's regency.
Prime Minister of Mauritania
Appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania
Resignation of Andreas Staribacher
Resigns as Finance Minister
Resignation of Atef Sedki
Resigns with his cabinet after nearly ten years as Prime Minister.
End of Third Klaus Government
The Third Klaus Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Mayor
Appointed Mayor of the District of Colombia
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina by the Legislative Assembly
Mayor of Houston
Appointed Mayor of Houston
Constitution of Vietnam
Appointed Chief of State of the Government of Free Vietnam, an anti-communist organisation located in Little Saigon, Westminster, California
Free Vietnam
Appointed Chief of State of the Government of Free Vietnam, an anti-communist organisation located in Little Saigon, Westminster, California
Minister of Interior
Chancellor Wolfgang Schussel is sworn in as interior minister
Election Postponement
The Election Commission postpones parliamentary voting after Benazir Bhutto's assassination.
General Election Schedule
Pakistan reschedules the general election for February 2008.
Election
John Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress is elected President of Ghana, with 50.2% of the vote
President of Ghana
John Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress is elected President of Ghana, with 50.2% of the vote
Acting Governor Appointed
Lyndell Simpson serves briefly as acting Governor
Births on January 2
Birth of James Wolfe
Birth of James Wolfe, Westerham, Kent, elder son of a Lieutenant Colonel
Birth of Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
Birth of Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
Birth of Isaac Asimov
Birth of Isaac Asimov
Deaths on January 2
Death of Chang Chidong
Death of Shihkai & Chidong, power is passed to the Manchus. Death of Chang Chidong
Death of Yuan Shihkai
Death of Shihkai & Chidong, power is passed to the Manchus
Death of Sebastian Haffner
Death of Sebastian Haffner
Death of William Rogers
Death of William Rogers
Battles on January 2
Battle of Bardia
The Allies recapture Bardia
Battle of Ap Bac
Commands ARVN forces during the Battle of Ap Bac
Battle of Ap Bac
The Vietcong stand their ground against American machinery and South Vietnamese soldiers. The Vietcong 514th Battalion and local guerrilla forces ambush the South Vietnamese
Battle of Balaclava
Leads the South Vietnamese 7th Division which is defeated by an inferior Vietcong force