Great Army
Kills King Bagsecg & drives away the "great army"
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January 6 in History
This permanent archive page contains 126 World History Database records for January 6, spanning 871 to 2025. Recorded topics include Battle of Ashdown; Death of Aethelred I; Great Army.
Total: 126Events: 97Births: 8Deaths: 3Battles: 5Coronations: 13Countries: 26
Events on January 6
Capture of Chippenham
Guthrum surprised Alfred at Chippenham and temporarily overran much of Wessex.
Invasion of Wessex
Guthrum launches a surprise midwinter attack at Chippenham and overruns much of Wessex.
Invasion of Wessex
Guthrum launches a surprise midwinter attack on Alfred at Chippenham.
Occupation of Chippenham
Guthrum surprises Alfred at Chippenham and forces the West Saxon king into temporary refuge.
Royal Authority Assumed
Harold assumes royal authority after Edward's death and the rapid decision of the English political leadership.
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Harold Godwinson is chosen by the Witan to succeed Edward the Confessor
Constitution of England
The Barons demand confirmation of the Laws of Edward the Confessor , John delays. The Barons demand confirmation of the charter of Henry I
Succession
Suppresses the rebellious supporters of Richard II
Arrest of John Acton
Leader of the Lolloards plans to kidnap Henry V in Kent but is captured & executed
Execution
Leader of the Lolloards plans to kidnap Henry V in Kent but is captured & executed
Plot
Appointed Regent, during Philip IIs crusade
Plot
Leader of the Lolloards plans to kidnap Henry V in Kent but is captured & executed
Alliance Agreement with German Protestants against the Holy Roman
Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Alliance Henry VIII and German Protestants
Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Marriage
Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves are married at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Marriage
Marries Henry VIII, his 4th wife. Henry calls her "the Flanders mare" & the marriage is never consumated. Arranged by Cromwell to seek an alliance with a foreign royal house
Marriage
Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves are married at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Marriage
Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII of England from 6 January 1540 to 9 July 1540
Marriage
Marries Anne of Cleves, the daughter of the Duke of Cleves. Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Marriage
Marries Mary Fleming, a kin of ary Queen of Scots, the Chapel Royal at Stirling
Withdrawal from Salses
The French withdraw from Salses in Rousillon
Capture of Arundel Castle
Waller receives the surrender of Arundel Castle, checking Royalist attempts to penetrate Sussex and Kent.
Flight from Paris
Leaves Paris during the Fronde unrest.
Reballion of Rebels in London
Venner leads a Fifth Monarchist rising against the restored monarchy.
Reballion of Rebels in London
Venner leads armed Fifth Monarchists in a short-lived rising against the Restoration government.
Venner's Rising
Venner leads armed Fifth Monarchists against the restored monarchy in London.
Royal Supper at Shrewsbury's
Dines with William III at Shrewsbury's house during efforts to improve relations with influential peers.
Goldsmiths' Hall Dinner
Is honoured at a civic dinner at Goldsmiths' Hall paid for by the lord mayor and aldermen.
Defence of Allied Generals
Defends Galway and Tyrawly in the Lords, objecting to experienced wounded commanders being treated like offenders during parliamentary examination.
Mobilization
The Princes army arrives in the Stirling area. The Jacobite army is reinforced by the arrival of Lady MacKintosh and 400 clansmen
Rescue
Brunel is pulled from the flooded tunnel after being trapped by timber and swept through the workings.
Thames Tunnel
A major tunnel flood kills six workers and seriously injures Brunel, forcing him to withdraw from the project.
Tunnel Flood
A major flood kills six workers, seriously injures Isambard Kingdom Brunel and forces suspension of the tunnel works.
Invention of Telegraph
Demonstrates the electric telegraph system
The Defeat of the Ministry
Publishes a Tribune article examining the defeat of the British ministry.
Advance to Cetate
Advances toward Cetate with reinforcements, helping prompt the Ottoman withdrawal from the area.
Resume of General Council Meetings
Helps prepare a summary of General Council meetings for publication in The Bee-Hive.
Raid
Resigns pending enquiries into the Jameson Raid, found guilty of engineering the raid
Resignation of Cecil Rhodes
Resigns pending enquiries into the Jameson Raid, found guilty of engineering the raid
Trial
Resigns pending enquiries into the Jameson Raid, found guilty of engineering the raid
Unification
New Mexico becomes the 47th state of the Union
Conscription
Crisis breaks out when the press announces Asquith will not introduce concscription
Conscription Press Crisis
A political crisis follows reports that Asquith will not introduce conscription.
Italian Front Offensive Alternative Promoted
Presses an alternative Allied strategy intended to avoid another Somme-scale battle in France.
Dissolution of Constituent Assembly
The Bolshevik government prevents the Constituent Assembly from reconvening after its single contentious session.
Conference of Cannes
Leads the German delegation at the Cannes discussions on reparations and European economic recovery.
Exile of Joseph Stalin
Oppositionists including Trotsky are exiled by Stalin
Chairman
Strengthens his control of the Kuomintang’s central party machinery after the Northern Expedition.
Commander in Chief
Serves as commander-in-chief of National Revolutionary Army forces during the final Northern Expedition campaigns.
Constitution of Yugoslavia
Establishes a royal dictatorship. Adopts the name of Yugoslavia. Abolishes the constitution of 1921
Reichsfuhrer
Appointed Reichshuhrer of the SS, it numbers 200 men. Appointed by Hitler to build up a personal bodyguard
Reichsfuhrer
Heinrich Himmler becomes Reichsfuhrer-SS and referred to himself by his title instead of his regular SS rank, this sets the precedent for the Commanding General of the SS to be called Reichsfuhrer-SS
Succession
Succeeds as King of Yugoslavia
Post-War Reconstruction Planning
Takes responsibility for coordinating study of post-war reconstruction and chairs the ministerial machinery established for reconstruction problems.
Invasion of Poland
The Red Army crosses into Poland
Red Army
The Red Army crosses into Poland
Ministries Trial Opens
The Ministries Case opened against former diplomats, civil servants and political officials.
Independence of China
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
Recognition of Communist China
Britain recognises Communist China
Recognition of the Republic of China
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
Announcement of Socialist Trade Agreements
Guevara reports economic agreements concluded with the Soviet Union and other socialist countries.
France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
Economy of Great Britain
OPEC agrees to a 10 percent increase in the price of crude oil, triggers huge inflation
Inflation
OPEC agrees to a 10 percent increase in the price of crude oil, triggers huge inflation
Manager
Clough makes a quick return to management with Nottingham Forest, who at the time are a Second Division side, joined by Peter Taylor
Manager
Clough makes a quick return to management with Nottingham Forest, who at the time are a Second Division side, joined by Peter Taylor
Nationhood EEC and Devolution Speech
Links national sovereignty, EEC membership and devolution in a speech to Young Conservatives in Brighton.
Resignation of Aldo Moro
Resigns after a newspaper says the Party Secretary was not consulted about reflation
European Commission
Takes office as President of the European Commission.
First British Commission President
Becomes the first British politician to serve as President of the European Commission.
House Arrest Ends
Leaves Khmer Rouge custody on the last Chinese aircraft from Phnom Penh
Appointment
Appointed Secretary of State for Defence.
Cabinet
John Nott leaves the Defence post and Michael Heseltine succeeds him as Secretary of State for Defence.
Cabinet
Nott resigns, Heseltine replaces him & Tom King goes to the Dept of the Environment
Restoration of Food Subsidies
Habib Bourguiba restored bread subsidies after nationwide unrest over food prices.
Claims nationalism has triumphed over collaboration with Russia
Claims nationalism has triumphed over collaboration with Russia
Diplomatic Mission
The United States presented photographic evidence to the United Nations Security Council to justify its shootdown of two Libyan jet fighters as self-defense, evidence the Libyan ambassador said was faked
Independence of Poland
Claims nationalism has triumphed over collaboration with Russia
UN Security Council
The United States presented photographic evidence to the United Nations Security Council to justify its shootdown of two Libyan jet fighters as self-defense, evidence the Libyan ambassador said was faked
Election
Elected President of Guatemala
Exile of Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Escapes to Armenia after the collapse of his Government
Freetown Atrocities
Government faces mass civilian killings and amputations during rebel assault
Invasion of Freetown
AFRC and RUF forces launch a devastating attack on Freetown
Nuclear Power
Washington officials say agents on arms inspection teams discovered secret weapons programs
Nuclear Power
Washington officials say agents on arms inspection teams discovered secret weapons programs
Remaining Surrenders
Final remnants surrender to Cambodian authorities after Pol Pot death
Secretary General of Association of Southeast Asian Countries
Appointed Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Countries
Constitution of Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina Wajed is sworn in for her second spell as Prime minister, restoring democracy to the impoverished country after almost two years of rule by an army-backed regime
Inauguration
Sheikh Hasina Wajed is sworn in for her second spell as Prime minister, restoring democracy to the impoverished country after almost two years of rule by an army-backed regime
Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina Wajed is sworn in for her second spell as Prime minister, restoring democracy to the impoverished country after almost two years of rule by an army-backed regime
Hoon-Hewitt Leadership Challenge
Patricia Hewitt and Geoff Hoon call for a secret ballot on Brown's leadership.
Fourth Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test.
North Korea Fourth Nuclear Test
North Korea announces its fourth nuclear test explosion, detected by the international monitoring system.
January 6 Rally Speech
Addresses supporters before the Capitol is stormed.
Elective Reform Plan
Starmer launches reforms intended to restore the eighteen-week planned-treatment standard.
Independent Sector Elective Agreement
The NHS agrees expanded use of independent capacity while keeping treatment free to patients.
Births on January 6
Birth of Richard II
Birth of Richard II, son of Edward the Black Prince Prince of Aquitaine & Joan of Kent
Birth of Richard II
Birth of Richard II, son of Edward the Black Prince Prince of Aquitaine & Joan of Kent
Birth of Joan of Arc
Birth of Joan of Arc, born at Domremy to Jacques and Isabelle dArc, during the Truce of Leulinghen
Birth of Max Bruch
Birth of Max Bruch, composer
Birth of Aleksandr Scriabin
Birth of Aleksandr Scriabin
Birth of John De Lorean
Birth of John De Lorean
Birth of Syd Barrett
Birth of Syd Barrett, later founder, singer, guitarist and early songwriter of Pink Floyd
Birth of Roger Keith Syd Barrett
Birth of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett
Deaths on January 6
Death of Aethelred I
Kills King Bagsecg at the Battle of Ashdown
Death of John Acton
Death of John Acton, executed
Death of Gregor Johann Mendel
Death of Gregor Johann Mendel, father of genetics
Battles on January 6
Battle of Ashdown
Leads an assault on 2 Danish Kings, Healfdene & Bagsecg. Kills King Bagsecg & drives away the "great army"
Battle of Lincoln
Arrives outside Lincoln to recapture it from Ranulf, Earl of Chester
Battle of Cetate
Defends Cetate through the renewed Ottoman assault until Russian reinforcements arrive.
Battle of Cetate
Brings Russian reinforcements into the fighting around Cetate during the January engagement.
Battle of Cetate
Renews the Ottoman attack at Cetate before withdrawing as Russian reinforcements approach.
Coronations on January 6
Coronation
Crowned at St Pauls cathedral
Coronation
Harold Godwinson is crowned king after the death of Edward the Confessor
Coronation
Harold ignores the oath made to William Duke of Normandy in 1064
Coronation
Ignores the oath made to William Duke of Normandy in 1064. Crowned King of England, on the same day Halleys comet is seen, an ominous portent
Coronation
Harold ignores the oath made to William Duke of Normandy in 1064
Coronation of Harold II
Harold Godwinson is crowned king after the death of Edward the Confessor
Coronation of Harold II
Harold ignores the oath made to William Duke of Normandy in 1064
Coronation of Harold II
Ignores the oath made to William Duke of Normandy in 1064. Crowned King of England, on the same day Halleys comet is seen, an ominous portent
Coronation of Harold II
The embroidery depicts Harold receiving the English crown after Edward's death.
Coronation of William I the Conqueror
Harold ignores the oath made to William Duke of Normandy in 1064
Harold Crowned King
Harold Godwinson is crowned king, and William treats the accession as a rejection of his claimed right to succeed Edward.
News of Harold's Coronation
William learns that Harold Godwinson has taken the English crown and begins preparing to enforce his own claim.
Coronation
Crowned as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire