Tamworth Marriage Alliance
Athelstan arranged the marriage of a sister to Sihtric, the Scandinavian ruler of York.
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On this date in world history
January 30 in History
This permanent archive page contains 199 World History Database records for January 30, spanning 926 to 2011. Recorded topics include Tamworth Marriage Alliance; Wyatt Rebellion; Battle of Gembloux.
Total: 199Events: 177Births: 9Deaths: 7Battles: 6Countries: 21
Events on January 30
Wyatt Rebellion
Refuses to flee London despite news of Wyatt's advance.
Wyatt Rebellion
Comes under suspicion because rebels discuss replacing Mary with her.
Pope
Appointed Pope, the last pontiff to serve during the Counter-Reformation
Articles of Impeachment Sent to Lords
Detailed articles supporting Strafford's impeachment are delivered to the House of Lords.
Arrest of Charles I
Parliament pays a 400,000 pounds ransom to Charles Scottish captors
Peace of Westphalia
Represents Spanish interests in negotiations with the Dutch Republic.
Peace of Westphalia
Rules as Spain recognises the sovereignty of the Dutch Republic.
Peace of Westphalia
Helps secure Spanish recognition of Dutch independence.
Peace of Westphalia
Bruges remains in the Spanish Netherlands after the Peace of Westphalia.
Peace of Westphalia
Recognises the independence of the Dutch Republic in the Treaty of Munster.
Peace of Westphalia
Serves on the Dutch delegation at Munster.
Treaty of Westphalia
Represents Spanish interests in negotiations with the Dutch Republic.
Treaty of Westphalia
Secures international recognition of Dutch sovereignty.
Treaty of Westphalia
The Dutch Republic's independence is recognised by Spain.
Treaty of Westphalia
Pauw helps negotiate Dutch recognition in the Treaty of Munster.
Treaty of Westphalia
Recognises the independence of the Dutch Republic after decades of revolt.
Treaty of Westphalia
Spain recognises the independence of the Dutch Republic in the wider Westphalian settlement.
Execution
Executes Charles I
Execution
Charles I is executed outside the Banqueting House after conviction for treason.
Execution
Executed in front of the Whitehall Banqueting House; Charles II is proclaimed king in Scotland after the execution
Execution
Says to Bishop Juxon, "I go from a corruptible crown to an uncorruptible crown"
Execution
Walks from St James Palace to his execution at Whitehall
Interregnum
Charles I was executed, removing the monarch and beginning republican government.
Succession
The interregnum lasts until 1660, ended by the restoration of Charles II. 1st day of the Interregnum, rule without monarchy
Posthumous Execution
Bradshaw's body is posthumously hanged at Tyburn for presiding over the trial of Charles I.
Posthumous Execution
Cromwell's body is posthumously hanged at Tyburn as part of the Restoration punishment of regicide leaders.
Posthumous Execution
Ireton's body is posthumously hanged at Tyburn for his role in the Commonwealth regime.
Commonwealth
A truce for 13 years and a half, signed in 1667 between Muscovy and the Polishn Commonwealth, which were at war since 1654 over the territories of modern day Ukraine and Belarus
Rule of Czernihow Voivodships
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland cedes Czernihow Voivodships to Russia
Rule of Kiev
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Russia gains control of Kiev
Rule of Smolensk
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland cedes Smolensk to Russia
Rule of Ukraine
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland cedes parts of Ukraine to Russia
Treaty of Andrusovo
A truce for 13 years between Russia & Poland over the Ukraine and Belarus
Treaty of Andrusovo
Signed by Afanasy Ordin-Nashchokin (Russia) and Jerzy Chlebowicz (Poland) in the village of Andrusovo near Smolensk
Treaty of Andrusovo
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland cedes Czernihow Voivodships to Russia
Treaty of Andrusovo
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland cedes parts of Ukraine to Russia
Treaty of Andrusovo
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland cedes Smolensk to Russia
Treaty of Andrusovo
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Russia gains control of Kiev
Treaty of Andrusovo
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland agrees to cede the Smolensk and Czernihow Voivodships and acknowledges Russian control over the Left-bank Ukraine. Signed by Afanasy Ordin-Nashchokin (Russia) and Jerzy Chlebowicz (Poland) in a village of Andrusovo not far from Smolensk
Treaty of Andrusovo
Under the Treaty of Andrusovo Poland agrees to cede the Smolensk and Czernihow Voivodships and acknowledges Russian control over the Left-bank Ukraine. Signed by Afanasy Ordin-Nashchokin (Russia) and Jerzy Chlebowicz (Poland) in a village of Andrusovo not far from Smolensk
Treaty of Eternal Peace
The city of Kiev had to remain with Russia only until 1669, but Russia managed to keep it by signing the Eternal Peace Treaty with Poland in 1686
Destruction of Speyer Defences
Montclar directs French operations that dismantle the fortifications of Speyer during the scorched-earth withdrawal.
Farthest South
Reaches about 71 degrees 10 minutes south, farther south than any recorded navigator before him, but finds only ice and no temperate southern continent
President of National Assembly
Elected president of the National Assembly
President of National Assembly
Honore Gabriel Mirabeau was elected president of the National Assembly.
Blockade of Toulon
Heads east through the Straits of Messina in pursuit of the French fleet.
Toulon Fleet Pursuit through Messina
Nelson passes through the Straits of Messina while searching for Villeneuve after the Toulon blockade is disrupted.
Colonel
Appointed Colonel of the 33rd Regiment
Discovery of Antarctica
Sights the Trinity Peninsula area during the British survey voyage, becoming one of the earliest recorded observers of Antarctic land
Halle Orchestra
Founds the Halle Orchestra
Constitution of France
The republican constitution is passed by 1 vote
Discovery Expedition
The Discovery follows the Barrier to its eastern extremity where, on 30 January, the land predicted by Ross was confirmed, and named King Edward VII Land
Discovery of King Edward VII Land
The Discovery follows the Barrier to its eastern extremity where, on 30 January, the land predicted by Ross was confirmed, and named King Edward VII Land
Leg Injury on Return
Wilson strains a tendon during the return journey but continues travelling with the polar party.
Peace
Trotsky resumes peace talks
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Negotiations are resumed with strikes & anti-war demonstrations spreading from Berlin. At this stage Trotskys policy of procrastination seems to be paying off
Population Exchange
League officials monitor humanitarian effects of the Greek-Turkish exchange.
Population Exchange
Greek refugee settlement becomes a major League concern.
Occupation
British troops withdraw from the Rhineland
Pandora's Box
Directs Pandora's Box starring Louise Brooks.
Appointment of Hitler
Appoints Adolf Hitler Chancellor at the head of a Nazi DNVP coalition, ending the last Weimar attempt to contain the Nazi movement through conservative cabinet politics.
Appointment of Hitler
Becomes Chancellor after Hindenburg appoints him to lead a coalition cabinet with Nazi and German Nationalist ministers.
Cabinet
Forms a Cabinet without Socialists, will not adhere to the Socialist financial program
Cabinet Appointment
Enters Hitler's first cabinet as Reich Interior Minister, giving the Nazis direct influence over internal administration and police policy.
Cabinet Appointment
Receives a cabinet post and gains increasing authority in Prussia, allowing Nazi control over Germany's largest police apparatus.
Cabinet Appointment
Represents the German Nationalist coalition partners in Hitler's first cabinet as Minister of Economics and Agriculture.
Coalition Government
Joins Hitler's cabinet as Vice Chancellor, believing conservative ministers can control the new Chancellor from inside the Government.
Constitution of Germany
Hindenburg asks Hitler to form a Government
Constitution of Germany
The "National Revolution" is followed by a "Lawful Revolution". The Government rules by Presidential decree as a coalition of "National accord"
Election
Calls for a Rechstag election for 5th March
Government
As Vice Chancellor believes he can contain Hitler & use him to gain supreme power
Minister of Communication
Appointed Minister of Communications
Minister of Economics
Appointed Minister of Economics
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Minister of Labour
Appointed Minister of Labour
Minister President
Appointed Minister President for Prussia
Rubber Lion
Blomberg becomes one of Hitler's most devoted followers, and as such is nicknamed "Rubber Lion" by some of his critics in the army who were less than enthusiastic about Hitler
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Secretary of State for Defence
Blomberg becomes one of Hitler's most devoted followers, and as such is nicknamed "Rubber Lion" by some of his critics in the army who were less than enthusiastic about Hitler. Appointed Minister of Defence
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor
Fatherland Front
All political parties are banned except for the "Fatherland Front"
Gold Reserve Act
The Act transfers monetary gold to the Treasury and changes the official gold value.
Gold Reserve Act
The Gold Reserve Act transfers monetary gold to the Treasury and prohibits dollar redemption in gold.
Political Parties
All political parties are banned except for the "Fatherland Front"
Armament
Proclaims to the Reichstag Germany's withdrawal from the Treaty of Versailles
Belgian and Dutch Inviolability Assurance
Hitler publicly repeats an assurance of neutrality and territorial inviolability for Belgium and the Netherlands.
German Neutrality Offer to Belgium and Netherlands
Hitler says Germany is prepared to recognize and guarantee the inviolability and neutrality of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Post-Locarno Western Security Claims
After repudiating Locarno in 1936, Hitler presents bilateral neutrality guarantees as an alternative western security policy.
Reichstag Speech on Western Neutrality
Hitler uses a Reichstag speech to offer neutrality guarantees to Belgium and the Netherlands after Locarno's collapse.
Treaty of Versailles
Proclaims to the Reichstag "withdrawal of the German signature" from Versailles. Addresses the Reichstag proclaiming "withdrawal" from the Treaty of Versailles
General
Franco forms his first Ministry
Government
Franco forms his first Ministry
Munich Conference
Mussolini, Chamberlain and Daladier agree to the German claims to the Sudetenland
Final Solution
Prior to the beginning of World War II, during a speech (the six year anniversary of his accession to power), Hitler foretold the coming Holocaust of European Jewry
Foreign Policy Statement at Berlin
Makes a speech praising the Italian Government & its leader Mussolini
Holocaust
Prior to the beginning of World War II, during a speech (the six year anniversary of his accession to power), Hitler foretold the coming Holocaust of European Jewry
Massacre
"the result of the war will be the complete annihilation of the Jews". Celebrates his 9th anniversary of power
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the German Navy, directs the U-boat offensive
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the German Navy, directs the U-boat offensive
Retirement
Disagrees with Hitler's strategy of scrapping the surface fleet & retires
Visit to Turkey to get it to join the
Visits Turkey to get it to join the Allies, Turkey refuses because it distrusts Russia
Promotion to Generaloberst
Jodl is promoted to Generaloberst while continuing as chief of the OKW Operations Staff.
Shingle
Decides to attack through Cisterna & Camoleone but is pushed back
Kolberg
Directs Kolberg, one of the last major Nazi-era productions.
Arrest of Nathuran
Arrested for the assassination of Gandhi
Assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Assassinated by a Hindu journalist
Assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Assassinates Gandhi
Assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Asssasinates Gandhi in the garden of Birla house by shooting 3 times at him
Independence of Vietnam
Russia recoginzes Ho Chi Minhs claim to represent the whole of Vietnam
Treaty Signed at Baltic Sea
Britain signs a treaty with Norway, Denmark and Sweden for more economic cooperation
Eden Washington Conference
Meets British Prime Minister Anthony Eden in Washington for talks on international affairs.
Geneva Test Ban Verification
McCone explained AEC concerns that proposed improvements in detecting underground nuclear tests remained theoretical and required experimental validation.
Strike Plan Briefed to Senior Officers
Hawkins gives senior CIA and military officers a detailed briefing on the proposed Cuban strike plan.
John Connally Discharge Appeal Letter
Lee wrote John Connally asking for help overturning his Marine discharge, mistakenly believing Connally remained Secretary of the Navy.
Coup
General Nguyen Khanh led a coup replacing Duong Van Minh as Prime Minister
Coup
General Nguyen Khanh led a coup replacing Duong Van Minh as Prime Minister
Coup
General Nguyen Khanh led a coup replacing Duong Van Minh as Prime Minister. General Duong Van Minh is placed under house arrest, but was allowed to remain as a figurehead chief-of-state
Head of State
General Duong Van Minh is placed under house arrest, but was allowed to remain as a figurehead chief-of-state
January Coup
Seizes power from Duong Van Minh's military junta
Burial
9:35am the bearer party of Grenadier Guards removes the coffin from the Catafalque
Burial
Announces Churchills body will lie-in-state at the Palace of Westminster for 3 days
White Light White Heat
Releases White Light White Heat, pushing the Velvet Underground toward a harsher experimental rock sound.
Wonderwall
George Harrison completes the recording work on the "Wonderwall" album
Marriage
Marries Marc Bolan
Bloody Sunday
Faces questions over army conduct after the shootings.
Bloody Sunday
The army command faces scrutiny after Derry.
Bloody Sunday
Helps lead the civil rights march in Derry.
Bloody Sunday
Witnesses the shootings during the civil rights march.
Bloody Sunday
Is killed while fleeing the shooting.
Bloody Sunday
Is among those killed on Bloody Sunday.
Bloody Sunday
Is shot dead during Bloody Sunday in Derry.
Bloody Sunday
Faces crisis as Stormont authority collapses after the killings.
Bloody Sunday
Army decisions before the march later face inquiry scrutiny.
Bloody Sunday
Is killed during the army operation in Derry.
Bloody Sunday
Faces crisis after soldiers kill unarmed civil rights marchers in Derry.
Bloody Sunday
Faces political crisis after Bloody Sunday during the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Bloody Sunday
Receives reports after soldiers shoot civil rights marchers in Derry.
Bloody Sunday
Condemns the killings after the Derry march.
Bloody Sunday
Is wounded and later counted among the dead.
Bloody Sunday
Is killed by gunfire during the Derry march.
Bloody Sunday
Commands Support Company in the Derry operation.
Bloody Sunday
Handles political response to Northern Ireland violence.
Bloody Sunday
Takes part in the march and later writes about it.
Bloody Sunday
Is shot while going to help another victim.
Bloody Sunday
Is killed in the Bogside area during the shootings.
Bloody Sunday
Commands 1 Para during the Derry operation.
Demonstrations
Paratroopers open fire on rioting Catholics in Londonderry killing 13. 14 unarmed are were killed by British soldiers during an illegal march in Londonderry
Massacre
Paratroopers open fire on rioting Catholics in Londonderry killing 13
Trial
Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping
Trial
Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping.
Trial
Liddy was sentenced to a 20-year prison term and was ordered to pay $40,000 in fines. He began serving the sentence on January 30, 1973.
Washington Burglars
Former Nixon aides G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord Jr. are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping in the Watergate incident. Five other men plead guilty, but mysteries remain.
Watergate
Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping
Watergate
Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping.
Watergate
Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping.
Watergate Conviction
George Gordon Liddy is convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping charges arising from the Watergate operation.
Watergate Conviction
George Gordon Liddy is convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping charges arising from the Watergate operation.
Watergate Conviction
James W. McCord Jr. is convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping charges arising from the Watergate operation.
Election
The United Nations adopts a resolution to hold free & open elections under its supervision
Rule of Namibia
The United Nations adopts a resolution to hold free & open elections under its supervision
Anti-waste Programme
Addresses Commons questions on the Department's anti-waste programme.
Building Societies
Addresses Commons questions involving the Building Societies Association and housing finance.
Inner City Policy
Addresses Commons questions on the Government's inner-city policy.
Local Authority Expenditure Controls
Answers parliamentary questions concerning controls on local-authority expenditure.
London Docklands Regeneration
Addresses Commons questions on regeneration of London Docklands.
Property Services Agency
Answers parliamentary questions concerning the Property Services Agency.
Urban Development Corporations
Addresses the Commons on the proposed use of urban development corporations.
Visit to Washington
Visits President Reagan at the Whitehouse
Energy Efficiency
Answers a parliamentary question concerning energy-efficiency policy.
Foreign Secretary of Bosnia
Appointed Foreign Minister
Prime Minister of Bosnia
Appointed Prime Minister of Bosnia & Herzogovinia
Prime Minister Takes Office
Hasan Muratovic becomes Prime Minister during the post-Dayton transition
Resignation of Haris Silajdzic
Resigns as the Prime Minister of Bosnia & Herzogovinia
Health of Chris Smith
States he has been HIV positive for 17 yrs
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Births on January 30
Birth of William Jener
Birth of William Jener
Birth of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is born at Hyde Park, New York.
Birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt Born
The future Democratic president is born into the Roosevelt family.
Birth of Douglas Engelbart
Birth of Douglas Engelbart
Birth of Olaf Palme
Birth of Olaf Palme
Birth of Vanessa Redgrave
Birth of Vanessa Redgrave
Birth of Philip David Charles Collins
Birth of Philip David Charles Collins, later Genesis drummer, vocalist and solo artist.
Birth of Abdullah II
Birth of Abdullah II
Deaths on January 30
Death of Charles I
Death of Charles I
Death of Charles I
Says to Bishop Juxon, "I go from a corruptible crown to an uncorruptible crown"
Death of Charles I
Walks from St James Palace to his execution at Whitehall
Death of Peter II
Dies of smallpox age 14 on the day set for his wedding to one of the Dolgoruky family
Death of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Death of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, assassinated by a Hindu journalist
Death of Orville Wright
Death of Orville Wright
Death of John Barry
Death of John Barry Prendergast
Battles on January 30
Battle of Gembloux
Defeats The Netherlands Army at Gembloux, Brabant
Battle of Gembloux
The Spanish harry and defeat Dutch causing 10,000 casualties while losing only 100 of their own. Don John defeats the Northern Netherlands Army at Gembloux, Brabant
Battle of Moulmein
Driven out of Moulmein by the Japanese & forced to withdraw across the Salween
Battle of Stalingrad
Makes Paulus Field Marshal because a German Field Marshal has never been captured
Battle of Stalingrad
Hitler promotes Paulus to Field Marshal because no Field Marshal has ever surenderred
Air Support during Battle of Khafji
Coalition aircraft strike Iraqi columns and reinforce Saudi and Qatari defenders.