Capture of Trim
Captures Walter de Laceys castle at Trim, County Meath, Ireland
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July 2 in History
This permanent archive page contains 211 World History Database records for July 2, spanning 419 to 2020. Recorded topics include Birth of Valentinian III; Birth of Franz Kafka; Capture of Trim.
Total: 211Events: 146Births: 8Deaths: 8Battles: 49Countries: 28
Events on July 2
Capture of Angers
Captures Angers after a succesful campaign in Poitou
Interdict
The Pope raises the Papal interdict against John
Siege of London
Revokes the pardons given to the rebels
Siege of London
Cades forces enter London & Henry VIs adviser Lord Say is executed
Siege of Canterbury
The Yorkists march into Canterbury where the officers join the Yorkists
Lord Privy Seal
Appointed Lord Privy Seal
Lord Privy Seal
Cromwells position is now stronger than ever, succeeds Anne Boleyns father, Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, as Lord Privy Seal
Dean of Wells
Appointed Dean of Wells
Nieuwpoort Campaign Conducted in Flanders
Maurice defeats the Spanish field army near Nieuwpoort during the risky coastal campaign in Flanders.
Fleet Accepts Parliamentarian Admiral
Most naval captains accept Warwick and declare their support for Parliament.
Fleet Declares for Parliament
Most of the fleet rejects royal orders and accepts Parliament's admiral.
Fleet Declares for Parliament
Most of the fleet rejects royal orders and accepts Parliament's admiral.
Loss of Fleet Command
Penington cannot secure obedience after the fleet chooses Warwick.
Naval Support for Parliament
Batten supports Warwick as the fleet rejects the King's preferred commander.
Cavalry Command at Marston Moor
Cromwell commands the Parliamentarian left-wing cavalry and helps turn the fighting at Marston Moor into a decisive Royalist defeat.
Cromwells Plump
Sets up HQ by a clump of trees now known as Cromwell's Plump
Reballion of City Brigades
Writes complaining of the rebellion of the City Brigades
Reballion of City Brigades
Writes complaining of the rebellion of the City Brigades
Siege of York
The city of York is taken after the Battle of Marston Moor, and nearly the whole of the north submits to the Parliament
Civil War
Helps defeat a Covenant & anti-Royalist Armt led by Baille
Civil War
Helps defeat a Covenant & anti-Royalist Army led by Baille but is killed in battle. Helps defeat a Covenant & anti-Royalist Armt led by Baille
Civil War
Helps defeat a Covenant & anti-Royalist Armt led by Baille
Civil War
Fights for Covenanters & anti-Royalists who are defeated by Royalists led by Montrose
Covenanters
Fights for Covenanters & anti-Royalists who are defeated by Royalists led by Montrose
Royalist Army
Defeated by the Royalist Army led by Montrose
Siege of Smolensk
Russian forces begin the siege of Smolensk
Siege of Smolensk
Begins the Russian siege of Smolensk
Stadtholder of Zeeland
William III of Orange becomes stadtholder of Zeeland as popular pressure restores Orange leadership during the invasion crisis.
Siege of Namur
William III of Orange leads the Allied siege that recaptures Namur from the French.
Capture of Donauworth
Marlborough captures Donauworth after the Allied victory on the Schellenberg heights.
Arrest of Peter I the Great
Under the Treaty of Pruth agrees to return Charles XII to Sweden
Rule of Azov
Agrees to return Azov to the Turks under the Treaty of Pruth
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Capture of Alexandria
Napoleon captured Alexandria after landing in Egypt, establishing the first major French base for the campaign.
Act of Union
An Act of Union with Ireland is passed in the House of Commons
Unification
An Act of Union with Ireland is passed in the House of Commons
Cash Payments Act
Peel sponsors legislation directing a phased resumption of Bank of England gold payments.
Resumption of Cash Payments
Peel sponsors legislation directing the Bank of England to resume gold convertibility.
Invasion of Turkey
The contingent of 35,000 Russians move across the mountains, circumventing the besieged Shumla on their way straight to Constantinople. Diebitsch startles the Turks by launching a Transbalkan offensive, the first in the Russian history since the 10th-century campaigns of Svyatoslav I
Resignation of Charles Grey
Resigns as Prime Minister due to ill health, succeeded by Lord Melbourne
Denmark-Prussia War
Prussia makes peace with Denmark, following Tsar Nicholass advice
Peace
Prussia makes peace with Denmark, following Tsar Nicholass advice
Siege of Lucknow
1st day of the siege, moved many of the local British into the garrison for safety
End of First Frere-Orban Government
The First Frere-Orban Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Jules d'Anethan Government
Begins the Jules d'Anethan Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Assassination of Garfield
Charles Guiteau, failed applicant for an appointment as minister to Austria & consul-general to Paris, shoots Garfield in a railroad station, he dies 19th Sept
Garfield Assassin Detained
Authorities detain him for the attack on the president.
Garfield Shot
Is shot by Charles Guiteau at a Washington railroad station.
Guiteau Arrested
Is arrested immediately after shooting President Garfield.
Presidential Assassination Attempt
Survives the shooting initially but remains gravely wounded.
Speech
Exclaims, "I am a stalwart of the stalwarts..Arthur is president now"
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela
Sherman Antitrust Act
The Sherman Antitrust Act prohibits combinations that restrain interstate trade.
Finlandia Premiere
The revised tone poem Finlandia receives its first performance in Helsinki under Robert Kajanus.
President of United States of America
Nominated presidential candidate
Fighting at Ovce Pole
Commits the Serbian First Army in fighting around Ovce Pole.
Fighting at Ovce Pole
Presses Bulgarian operations against the Serbian First Army.
Greek and Turkish Naval Missions
Provides parliamentary information concerning British naval missions connected with Greece and Turkey.
First-Day Somme Losses Reviewed
Haig reviews catastrophic first-day casualties but decides the offensive must continue.
July Days
Supports caution as unrest grows among soldiers and workers.
July Days
Faces a coalition crisis before the July Days demonstrations begin.
July Days
Warns radicals that an isolated uprising would be dangerous.
July Days
Works with Lenin and Kamenev as Bolsheviks debate tactics.
Kerensky Offensive
Faces Russian attacks against Austro-Hungarian positions in Galicia.
Kerensky Offensive
Commands German forces opposing the Russian attack near Zborov.
Kerensky Offensive
Receives early reports of Russian advances in Galicia.
Kerensky Offensive
Presents the initial advance as proof that revolutionary Russia can fight.
Kerensky Offensive
Commands Austro-Hungarian forces resisting the Russian offensive.
War with Germany is declared to be at an end by joint
War with Germany is declared to be at an end by joint resolution of Congress
Contributory Pensions Bill Committee
Continues scrutiny of the Contributory Pensions Bill during its Commons stages.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Kennedy becomes the first SEC chairman and begins federal oversight of securities markets.
1st Meeting With Churchill
Meets Winston Churchill for the 1st time
Invasion of Great Britain
Says preparations for invasion should begin immediately. Issues a directive saying a landing in England is possible
Invasion of Crimea
Manstein captures Sevastopol
Siege of Sevastopol
Manstein captures Sevastopol
Dismissal
Dismissed by Hitler for suggesting the High Command make peace
Operation Dragoon
Churchill asks Eisenhower to cancel Dragoon in order to break the deadllock at Caen
Operation Dragoon
Churchill asks Eisenhower to cancel Dragoon in order to break the deadllock at Caen
Operation Overlord
Rundstedt is dismissed by Hitler for suggesting that the High Command make peace
Siege of Caen
Churchill asks Eisenhower to cancel Dragoon in order to break the deadllock at Caen
Siege of Caen
Churchill asks Eisenhower to cancel Dragoon in order to break the deadllock at Caen
End of Second Fierlinger Government
The Second Fierlinger Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
First Gottwald Government
Begins the First Gottwald Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister after Communist election gains.
Suicide
Found shot through the head by his own gun. Death of Ernest Miller Hemingway, suicide
East Berlin Limited Test Ban Offer
Publicly offers a treaty banning nuclear tests in the atmosphere, outer space and underwater.
Civil Rights Act
Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations, employment and federally assisted programs.
Civil Rights Act
Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations, employment and federally assisted programs.
Empty Chair Crisis
France began boycotting Council meetings during the Empty Chair crisis over agricultural finance and institutional voting.
Joint Chiefs Chair
Becomes chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Retirement
Ends service as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Agreement of Simla
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto signs the Simla Agreement with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 2 July 1972.
Agreement of Simla
Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto sign the Simla Agreement after the 1971 war.
Indian Troop Withdrawal
India agrees to leave Pakistani territory occupied during the 1971 war.
Line of Control
The 1971 ceasefire line in Jammu and Kashmir becomes the Line of Control.
Normalization of Relations
Pakistan and India agree to restore communications, travel and diplomatic exchanges.
Pakistani Troop Withdrawal
Pakistan agrees to leave Indian territory occupied during the 1971 war.
Postwar Ceasefire Arrangements
The agreement converts the ceasefire line into a mutually respected Line of Control.
Simla Agreement
Bhutto signs the Simla Agreement with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi following the 1971 war.
Simla Agreement
Bhutto and Indira Gandhi sign the Simla Agreement to guide postwar relations.
Simla Agreement
Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto sign the Simla Agreement after the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Territorial Withdrawal
Indian forces prepare to withdraw from occupied areas adjoining Sindh.
Territorial Withdrawal
Pakistani forces prepare to withdraw from occupied areas of Rajasthan.
Territorial Withdrawal
The settlement provides reciprocal withdrawal from occupied territory in Punjab and neighboring regions.
Troop Withdrawal
The Simla Agreement requires both countries to withdraw forces behind the international border.
United Nations Charter
The agreement commits bilateral relations to principles of the United Nations Charter.
Binary Pulsar Discovery
Discovers PSR B1913+16, the first binary pulsar, during a pulsar survey.
Binary Pulsar Discovery
Supervises the survey in which Russell Hulse discovers the binary pulsar PSR B1913+16.
Charon
New photographs from the U.S. Naval Observatory confirm that the recurring elongation beside Pluto is caused by an orbiting satellite.
Strike
Steel union leaders reject call for steel strike as 'completely unacceptable.'
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Supreme Soviet
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Supreme Soviet
Foreign Secretary of Georgia
Appointed Foreign Minister
Foreign Secretary of Russia
Appointed Foreign Minister
President of Russia
Appointed President of Russia
National Strike
Opposition organizations begin a two-day national strike against military rule.
Hong Kong Confidence Mission
Begins a visit to Hong Kong after the Tiananmen Square crackdown to assess confidence and discuss the territory's political future.
Conference of ANC
The first national conference of the ANC, since the organisation was banned in 1960, begins in Durban, South Africa, Oliver Tambo, whose health is suffering, hands over the presidency of the ANC to Nelson Mandela
Conference of ANC
Walter Sisulu is elected Deputy President of the ANC
Conference of ANC
The first national conference of the ANC, since the organisation was banned in 1960, begins in Durban, South Africa, Oliver Tambo, whose health is suffering, hands over the presidency of the ANC to Nelson Mandela
Director General
Appointed Director General of the BBC
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
End of Second Calfa Government
The Second Calfa Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
First Klaus Government
Begins the First Klaus Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Strasky Government
Begins the Strasky Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Election
Jointly announces the 1st multi racial elections in history for 27 April 94
Election
Jointly announces the 1st multi racial elections in history for 27 April 94
I Can't Imagine the World Without Me
Echobelly reach the UK Top Forty with I Can't Imagine the World Without Me.
Late World Cup Goal Against Germany
Scores Belgium's late second goal in the 3-2 World Cup defeat by Germany.
Two World Cup Goals Against Belgium
Scores twice as Germany defeat Belgium 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16.
World Cup Goal Against Belgium
Scores Germany's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Belgium.
World Cup Goal Against Germany
Scores Belgium's first goal in the 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Germany.
Corporation Tax Reduction
Brown reduces the main corporation-tax rate in his first Budget.
First Budget
Brown introduces a windfall tax on privatised utilities and announces employment measures.
New Deal for Young People
Brown announces employment support for young people funded by the windfall tax.
Utility Windfall Levy
Brown uses a one-off utility levy to finance employment and training programmes.
Windfall Tax
Brown imposes a windfall tax on previously privatised utility companies.
Live 8
Adams performs at Live 8s Canadian performance in Barrie, Ontario
Live 8
Waters reunites with Gilmour, Mason and Wright for Pink Floyd's Live 8 performance
Make Poverty History
Brown addresses campaigners seeking debt relief, fairer trade and increased aid.
Two Goals Against Brazil
Scores twice as the Netherlands eliminate Brazil in the quarter-finals.
World Cup Comeback Goal Against Japan
Scores Belgium's first goal as the team begin a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down against Japan.
World Cup Equaliser Against Japan
Heads Belgium level at 2-2 before the team score a stoppage-time winner against Japan.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Japan
Finishes a stoppage-time counter-attack as Belgium come from two goals down to defeat Japan 3-2.
Undine
Directs Undine.
Births on July 2
Birth of Valentinian III
Birth of Valentinian III, son of Constantius III
Birth of Franz Kafka
Birth of Franz Kafka
Birth of Thomas Cranmer
Birth of Thomas Cranmer
Birth of Elizabeth
Birth of Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York
Birth of Elizabeth
Birth of Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York
Birth of Elizabeth
Birth of Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York
Birth of Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home
Birth of Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home
Birth of Patrice Amery Lumumba
Born in Onalua in the Belgian Congo, later becoming a leading nationalist and the country's first prime minister.
Deaths on July 2
Death of Charles Fairfax
Colonel Charles Fairfax is killed in action at the Battle of Marston Moor
Death of Spencer Compton
Death of Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, died unmarried and without issue, and therefore all his titles became extinct upon his death
Death of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau dies at Ermenonville, aged sixty-six.
Death of Anton Chekhov
Death of Anton Chekhov
Death of Ernest Miller Hemingway
Death of Ernest Miller Hemingway, suicide
Death of Lee Remick
Actress Lee Remick (55) dies in Los Angeles of cancer
Death of James Maitland Stewart
Death of James Maitland Stewart
Death of James Stewart
Death of James Stewart
Battles on July 2
Battle of Yamazaki
Defeats Akechi Mitsuhide and avenges Oda Nobunaga
Battle of Yamazaki
Secures Mount Tennozan before the Battle of Yamazaki
Battle of Yamazaki
Defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi after the Honno-ji Incident
Battle of Yamazaki
Joins Toyotomi Hideyoshi coalition against Akechi Mitsuhide
Battle of Yamazaki
Joins Toyotomi Hideyoshi against Akechi Mitsuhide
Battle of Nieuwpoort
The Battle of Nieuwpoort succeeds in the strategic goal to repel the Dutch invasion of Flanders
Battle of Barcelona
Defeats a Spanish force under Ciudad Real
Battle of Barcelona
Defeated by a French Fleet under Maille-Breze
Battle of Marston Moor
Serves as a Lieutenant General of foot in Lord Levens Army winning great distinction. Commands the bulk of the Scottish Foot
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands the Royalist Horse
Battle of Marston Moor
Totally defeated Newcastle departs for Hamburg. Commands the Royalist "whitecoats" but only 30 survive
Battle of Marston Moor
Royalist defeat near York which loses Charles stronghold in the nth. 4,000 Royalists are killed & 1,500 taken prisoner
Battle of Marston Moor
Fights at Marston Moor on the side of the English Parliament
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands Manchesters Foot & for a time takes charge of Cromwell's cavalry
Battle of Marston Moor
Cromwell commands Eastern Association cavalry as Parliament and the Scots defeat Prince Rupert.
Battle of Marston Moor
Sweeps away Gorings horse by attacking the Royalists from the rear. Defeats the Royalists near York, leaving 4,000 dead & taking 1,500 prisoners. Cromwell's first major victory, personally commands 2,500 men
Battle of Marston Moor
Colonel Charles Fairfax is killed in action at the Battle of Marston Moor
Battle of Marston Moor
A gathering of eager national forces within a few square miles of ground naturally led to a battle, and Marston Moor proves decisive for the struggle in the north.
Battle of Marston Moor
Cromwell relieves Fairfax and Parliament is victorious.
Battle of Marston Moor
Fairfax fights on the Parliamentarian side during the major victory at Marston Moor.
Battle of Marston Moor
Fairfax's horse meets Gorings 1st line and charges them successfully.
Battle of Marston Moor
The city of York is taken after the Battle of Marston Moor, and nearly the whole of the north submits to the Parliament.
Battle of Marston Moor
Thomas Fairfax Cameron, 3rd commands the right suffering heavy losses from Goring.
Battle of Marston Moor
Fights for Parliament
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands the Scottish dragoons on the side of the English Parliament
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands the Royalist horse on the left flank
Battle of Marston Moor
Arrives too late to support Prince Rupert at Marston Moor
Battle of Marston Moor
Fights for the Royalists at Marston Moor
Battle of Marston Moor
Fights for the Royalists at Marston Moor, on the losing side
Battle of Marston Moor
Command the largest contingent & takes over supreme command for Parliament
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands regiments of Parliaments foot
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands the Scottish horse on the side of the English Parliament. Acts as Cromwell's 2nd-in-command & marshalls the line of battle
Battle of Marston Moor
Warned by Fairfax that Rupert is advancing, Leven then engages in battle
Battle of Marston Moor
Leslie's Scottish cavalry supports Cromwell's wing and helps secure the Parliamentarian victory.
Battle of Marston Moor
As a 2nd to Goring commands some of the Royalist cavalry, taken prisoner by the Scots
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands a Parliamentary regiment at the Battle of Marston Moor
Battle of Marston Moor
Rupert commands the Royalist army defeated by Parliamentarian and Scottish forces at Marston Moor.
Battle of Marston Moor
Leaves York to engage the Roundheads on Marston Moor. Leads the Royalist cavalry, the Royalists are defeated outside York. Almost captured but manages to beat a retreat to York
Battle of Marston Moor
Stabs Cromwell in the neck & is made Viscount Dungannon. Commands a regiment under Lord Byron
Battle of Alford
Defeated by the Royalist Army led by Montrose
Battle of Alford
Defeats a Covenant & anti-Royalist Army led by Baille
Battle of Kliszow
Defeated by Charles XII of Sweden
Battle of Schellenberg
Marlborough commands the assault at Schellenberg and secures the route toward Donauworth.
Battle of Schellenberg
Lumley serves in Marlborough's army during the assault on Schellenberg.
Battle of Laufield
Defeats the Duke of Cumberlands Anglo-Dutch Army
Battle of Laufield
Defeated by Marshal Saxe
Battle of Laufield
Wounded in battle
Battle of Aba el Lissan
Takes part in the action at Aba el Lissan before the advance on Aqaba.
Battle of Sevastopol
Manstein captures Sevastopol