Coup
Duncans son Malcolm defeats MacBeth which leads to his overthrow & death 3 yrs later
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July 27 in History
This permanent archive page contains 230 World History Database records for July 27, spanning 432 to 2025. Recorded topics include Death of Celestine I; Battle of Dunsinan; Coup.
Total: 230Events: 203Deaths: 12Battles: 15Countries: 32
Events on July 27
Coup
Duncans son Malcolm defeats MacBeth which leads to his overthrow & death 3 yrs later
Reballion of Rebels in Dunsinnan
Macbeth is defeated in battle by the army of Siward of Northumbria but not deposed. Duncans son Malcolm defeats MacBeth which leads to his overthrow & death 3 yrs later
Reballion of Rebels in Dunsinnan
Macbeth is defeated in battle by the army of Siward of Northumbria but not deposed
Bouvines Alliance Strategy Fails
John's coalition strategy collapses after Philip II defeats the northern allied army at Bouvines.
Bouvines Coalition Defeated
Philip II defeats the coalition army at Bouvines and strengthens French influence over Flanders.
Capture of Flanders
Phillip II captures Flanders after the Battle of Bouvines
Invasion of France
Philip II defeats Otto IV at Bouvines after he had invaded France to assist King John
Rule of Flanders
Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John
Rule of Flanders
Under the Treaty of Bouvines France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II
Rule of France
Under the treay of Bouvines John I is forced to give up his claims to northern France. Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John
Rule of France
The Battle of Bouvines ensures the succession of Frederick II as Emperor. The Battle of Bouvines confirms Philip II as ruler of northern France
Rule of Hong Kong
Takes a lease out on Hong Kong
Treaty of Bouvines
Under the treay of Bouvines John I is forced to give up his claims to northern France. Under the Treaty of Bouvines France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II
Council of Lyons
The Council of Lyons declares Frederick II deposed
Council of Lyons
The Council of Lyons declares Frederick II deposed
Holy Roman Empire
The Council of Lyons declares Frederick II deposed
Capture of Caen
Captures Caen on the River Orne which blocks his way to Crecy
Marriage
The daughter of Edward III marries the Earl of Kent
Reballion of Hears of Bolingbrokes
Hears of Bolingbrokes rebellion in Ireland & lands in England
Diplomatic Mission
Requests Ambassador Throckmorton threaten the Scots with war if Mary is not released
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Spanish fleet sails past the Firth of Forth, and the English cease their pursuit, much of the Spanish fleet is destroyed as it sails around Scotland and Ireland
Staple Act
Ashley-Cooper supports fiscal and commercial policy tied to colonial trade regulation.
Staple Act
Gives assent to legislation requiring European goods bound for colonies to pass through England.
Staple Act
Clarendon's ministry supports trade regulation under the Navigation Acts.
Jacobite Leadership
Takes over Jacobite military leadership after Viscount Dundee is killed
Bank of England
The Bank of England receives its charter and begins issuing notes redeemable in coin.
Bank of England
The Bank of England receives its charter to finance government borrowing and manage public debt.
Bank of England Charter
A royal charter issued under William III of Orange and Mary incorporates the Governor and Company of the Bank of England.
First Court of Directors Meeting
John Houblon presides as the newly incorporated Bank of England establishes its first Court of Directors under the royal charter.
Assembly Decides to Prepare Rights Declaration
The Constituent Assembly decides to prepare a Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen before completing the constitution.
Clermont-Tonnerre Rights Project Submitted
Clermont-Tonnerre submits another declaration project as deputies compare competing formulations of fundamental rights.
Committee of General Security
The Committee is already entering a more powerful and active phase, which would see it become a de facto dictatorship alongside its similarly powerful partner, the Committee of General Security
Committee of General Security
The Committee is already entering a more powerful and active phase, which would see it become a de facto dictatorship alongside its similarly powerful partner, the Committee of General Security.
Committee of Public Safety
Appointed President of the Committee of Public Safety
Committee of Public Safety
Appointed President of the Committee of Public Safety
Committee of Public Safety
Robespierre joined the Committee of Public Safety as it expanded control over wartime policy, the Terror and the levee en masse.
Committee of Public Safety
Robespierre joins the Committee of Public Safety while Jacobin influence over revolutionary government increases
Committee of Public Safety
Robespierre joins the Committee of Public Safety while Jacobin influence over revolutionary government increases.
Committee of Public Safety
The Committee is responsible for interpreting and applying the decrees of the National Convention, and thus for implementing some of the most stringent policies of the Terror & the levee en masse. The Committee is already entering a more powerful and active phase, which would see it become a de facto dictatorship alongside its similarly powerful partner, the Committee of General Security. Maximilien Robespierre is elected to the Committee
National Convention
The Committee is responsible for interpreting and applying the decrees of the National Convention, and thus for implementing some of the most stringent policies of the Terror & the levee en masse
National Convention
The Committee is responsible for interpreting and applying the decrees of the National Convention, and thus for implementing some of the most stringent policies of the Terror and the levee en masse.
President of France
Appointed President of the Committee of Public Safety
President of France
Appointed President of the Committee of Public Safety
Arrest of Georges Auguste Couthon
Couthon is taken into custody as one of the central Robespierrist leaders
Arrest of Georges Auguste Couthon
Couthon is taken into custody as one of the central Robespierrist leaders.
Arrest of Louis Antoine Saint-Just
Saint-Just is arrested with Robespierre and Couthon after the Convention turns against them
Arrest of Louis Antoine Saint-Just
Saint-Just is arrested with Robespierre and Couthon after the Convention turns against them.
Arrest of Robespierre
The Convention orders Robespierre arrested after deputies shout down his attempts to speak
Arrest of Robespierre
The Convention orders Robespierre arrested after deputies shout down his attempts to speak.
Arrest of Robespierre
The convention orders the arrest of Robespirre
Arrest of Robespierre
The convention orders the arrest of Robespirre.
Committee of Public Safety
Appointed Committee of Public Safety
Commune Revolt
Fleuriot-Lescot shelters the Robespierrists at the Hotel de Ville
Commune Revolt
Fleuriot-Lescot shelters the Robespierrists at the Hotel de Ville.
Commune Revolt
Hanriot fails to hold together the armed force needed to rescue the Robespierrists
Commune Revolt
Hanriot fails to hold together the armed force needed to rescue the Robespierrists.
Commune Revolt
Payan calls for resistance but the Paris sections give uncertain support
Commune Revolt
Payan calls for resistance but the Paris sections give uncertain support.
Commune Revolt
Robespierre is brought to the Hotel de Ville as the Commune tries to create an armed uprising
Commune Revolt
Robespierre is brought to the Hotel de Ville as the Commune tries to create an armed uprising.
Coup
Paul Francois Barras was prominent in the overthrow of Robespierre.
Coup
Prominent in the overthrow of Robespierre
Coup
Overthrown by the revolution of 9th Thermidor
Coup
Robespierre was overthrown during the revolution of 9 Thermidor.
Execution
The Jacobin Club is closed after the execution of Robespierre and other members on 9 Thermidor of the year II (27 July 1794)
Execution
The Jacobin Club is closed after the execution of Robespierre and other members on 9 Thermidor of the year II (27 July 1794).
Jacobin Club
The Jacobin Club is closed after the execution of Robespierre and other members on 9 Thermidor of the year II (27 July 1794)
President of France
Appointed Committee of Public Safety
Thermidor
Robespierre is denounced in the Convention on 9 Thermidor and the Jacobin political system begins to collapse
Thermidor
Robespierre is denounced in the Convention on 9 Thermidor and the Jacobin political system begins to collapse.
Thermidor
The Jacobin Club is closed after the execution of Robespierre and other members on 9 Thermidor of the year II (27 July 1794)
Thermidor Crisis
Amar aligns with opponents of Robespierre as the Convention turns against the Jacobin leadership
Thermidor Crisis
Amar aligns with opponents of Robespierre as the Convention turns against the Jacobin leadership.
Thermidor Crisis
Barere accepts the turn against Robespierre and supports emergency measures by the Convention
Thermidor Crisis
Barere accepts the turn against Robespierre and supports emergency measures by the Convention.
Thermidor Crisis
Barras is given command of Convention forces against the Paris Commune
Thermidor Crisis
Barras is given command of Convention forces against the Paris Commune.
Thermidor Crisis
Billaud-Varenne denounces Robespierre and joins the deputies demanding his arrest
Thermidor Crisis
Billaud-Varenne denounces Robespierre and joins the deputies demanding his arrest.
Thermidor Crisis
Carnot stands with members of the government who reject Robespierres domination
Thermidor Crisis
Carnot stands with members of the government who reject Robespierres domination.
Thermidor Crisis
Collot dHerbois presides during the stormy Convention session against Robespierre
Thermidor Crisis
Collot dHerbois presides during the stormy Convention session against Robespierre.
Thermidor Crisis
Couthon is arrested with Robespierre and other leading Robespierrists
Thermidor Crisis
Couthon is arrested with Robespierre and other leading Robespierrists.
Thermidor Crisis
Dumas supports the Commune resistance and is later seized with the Robespierrists
Thermidor Crisis
Dumas supports the Commune resistance and is later seized with the Robespierrists.
Thermidor Crisis
Fleuriot-Lescot uses the Paris Commune to support Robespierre after the arrest order
Thermidor Crisis
Fleuriot-Lescot uses the Paris Commune to support Robespierre after the arrest order.
Thermidor Crisis
Freron supports the Convention attack on the Robespierrists
Thermidor Crisis
Freron supports the Convention attack on the Robespierrists.
Thermidor Crisis
Hanriot attempts to mobilise armed support for Robespierre in Paris
Thermidor Crisis
Hanriot attempts to mobilise armed support for Robespierre in Paris.
Thermidor Crisis
Le Bas remains loyal to Robespierre during the crisis and is arrested with the faction
Thermidor Crisis
Le Bas remains loyal to Robespierre during the crisis and is arrested with the faction.
Thermidor Crisis
Legendre helps prevent Robespierre from rallying support in the Convention
Thermidor Crisis
Legendre helps prevent Robespierre from rallying support in the Convention.
Thermidor Crisis
Payan encourages the Commune to rally the sections in defence of Robespierre
Thermidor Crisis
Payan encourages the Commune to rally the sections in defence of Robespierre.
Thermidor Crisis
Augustin Robespierre demands to share the fate of his brother and is arrested
Thermidor Crisis
Augustin Robespierre demands to share the fate of his brother and is arrested.
Thermidor Crisis
Saint-Just is interrupted before he can deliver his defence of Robespierre
Thermidor Crisis
Saint-Just is interrupted before he can deliver his defence of Robespierre.
Thermidor Crisis
Tallien attacks Robespierre before the National Convention and helps start the revolt of 9 Thermidor
Thermidor Crisis
Tallien attacks Robespierre before the National Convention and helps start the revolt of 9 Thermidor.
Thermidor Crisis
Vadier supports the attack on the Robespierrist faction during the Convention crisis
Thermidor Crisis
Vadier supports the attack on the Robespierrist faction during the Convention crisis.
Invasion of Russia
The French engage some Russian regiments to force the Russians into battle
Invasion of Norway
Charles XIII invades Norway & prevents them proclaiming independence
July Revolution
Faces armed revolt in Paris after publication of the July Ordinances.
President of Venezuela
Appointed acting President of Venezuela
Religious Tolerance Law
Permits non-Catholic religious worship within privately owned buildings.
Marriage
Marries the 1st Duke of Fife
Hun Speech
Urges German troops to avenge Ketteler's death.
Mobilization
Announces French naval reinforcements for Chinese waters.
Mobilization
Present at Bremerhavan when 4,000 German soldiers set sail for China
Doctorate Approved
The University of Zurich faculty unanimously approves Einstein's doctoral dissertation.
Constitution of Great Britain
The South Africa Union Bill has its 2nd reading but MPs
Blenheim Palace Speech
Promises Conservative support for Ulster opposition to Home Rule.
Ulster Resistance Support
Intensifies Unionist resistance to the government's Irish legislation.
Second Division Takes Over Pozieres Sector
Legge's 2nd Australian Division relieves exhausted troops in the Pozieres sector.
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Hitler is released
President of Chile
Assumes acting presidential duties immediately after Carlos Ibanez resigns.
Conference of World Economic
Fails to agree on methods to check spread of trade barriers
Departure for Russia
Battisti leaves Cuneo with the divisional command as the Cuneense moves east by rail in a large series of troop trains.
Irradiated Uranium Shipment
The first shipment of irradiated uranium, about 300 pounds, arrives at the Metallurgical Laboratory for plutonium research.
Fascist Party Dissolved
Oversees the dissolution of the National Fascist Party after the fall of Mussolini.
National Fascist Party Dissolved
Loses his party office when the Badoglio government dissolves the National Fascist Party.
New Cabinet
Completes formation of a non-party cabinet of soldiers, officials and technocrats after Mussolini's dismissal.
Capture of Lwow
Captures Lwow
Committee of Lublin
The Lublin Committee to set up a communist infrastructure in Poland meets Stalin. The committee subordinate the Poles fighting with the Russians to Russia
Operation Cobra
Pushes Patton through a gap in the German defence toward Avranches
Operation Cobra
Approves a limited withdrawal of the 7th Army
Operation Cobra
By 27 July most organized resistance had been overcome, and VII and VIII Corps were advancing rapidly, isolating the Cotentin peninsula
Presses for Early Big Three Meeting
Tells Stalin he hopes the three Allied leaders can meet as early as possible.
Declaration of Potsdam
The US & Britain & Nationalist China threaten Japan with "prompt & utter destruction". The US, Britain & Nationalist China calls for unconditional Japanese surrender. Japan ignores the request for uncondional surrender, unaware of the US the atomic bomb
Junior Commander
Appointed Junior Commander in the ATS
Lord Privy Seal
Is appointed Lord Privy Seal in Clement Attlee’s Labour government.
Ultimatum-Potsdam
The Japanese have to choose "utter devastation or unconditional surrender"
Armistice
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
Capital
Hussein I declares East Jerusalem the alternative capital of Hashemite Jordan
Independence of South Korea
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
Independence of United States of America
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
Korean Armistice
Oversees Chinese policy as the Korean Armistice Agreement ends major fighting on the peninsula.
Korean Armistice Agreement
Signs the Korean Armistice Agreement for North Korea.
Rule of Jerusalem
Hussein I declares East Jerusalem the alternative capital of Hashemite Jordan
Ceasefire
A ceasefire with France is agreed
Conference of Geneva
A ceasefire with France is agreed.
Conference of Geneva
Agrees to temporarily divide Vietnam in half pending elections unite Vietnam.
Conference of Geneva
Despite general agreement the "Final Declaration" is not signed.
Conference of Geneva
French troops be withdraw from north Vietnam & the Vietminh will withdraw from the sth.
Conference of Geneva
South Vietnam, Laos & Kampuchea will become independent states protected by SEATO.
Conference of Geneva
Territory north of the 17th Parallel will go to the Government of Ho Chi Minh.
Conference of Geneva
The US does not want to recognize Beijing & Hanoi.
Conference of Geneva
Vietnam is partitioned above latitude 17 degrees north.
Conference of Geneva
Serves with Molotov as joint Chairman of the Geneva Conference
Conference of Geneva
Present at the Geneva Conference which partitions Vietnam
Conference of Geneva
Sihanouks Royal Government is granted international recognition
Election
Agrees to temporarily divide Vietnam in half pending elections unite Vietnam
Independence of Kampuchea
The Conference of Geneva recognizes the independence of Kampuchea, Kampuchea
Partition
Vietnam is partitioned above latitude 17 degrees north
Cabinet Debate
Questions the risks of military action during early Cabinet discussions of the canal crisis
Canal Nationalization
Begins diplomatic work to build an international response to Egypt's seizure of the canal company
Economic Stakes
Warns that control of the canal affects oil supplies, sterling and Britain's financial position
Joint Response with Britain Discussed
Mollet begins intensive discussions with British leaders over diplomatic and military responses to Nasser.
Military Options Requested from Chiefs
Eden asks military chiefs to examine options for restoring Western control of the canal.
Military Leadership Debate
Kerensky participates in military leadership debate during his political career.
Sexual Offences Act
Supports reform partially decriminalising homosexual acts between adult men in private.
Magic Bus
Release Magic Bus as a single.
Hyde Park Concerts
Donovan performed at the first show in the second season of free rock concerts in Hyde Park, London, which also featured Blind Faith, Richie Havens, The Edgar Broughton Band and the 3rd Ear Band
Coup
Leaves Uganda following a military coup
Exile of Milton Obote
Forced to seek exile in Zambia
Coup
Overthrown by his cousin Daud
Impeachment
The House judiciary committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend Richard Nixon's impeachment
Madison Square Garden
Drums at the New York concerts later used in the concert film.
Madison Square Garden
Performs during the concerts filmed for The Song Remains the Same.
Phase I Senior Aides Inquiry
Presides over another Phase I session examining evidence concerning senior presidential aides and their roles in events surrounding Watergate and its aftermath.
First Article of Impeachment
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article charging Nixon with obstruction of justice in the Watergate investigation.
Arrest of Kakuei Tanaka
Kept in the Tokyo Detention House & then released on bail. Accepted bribes from Lockheed to persuade Nipon Airways to buy their airliners
Disaster
255,000 perish during an earthquake
Earthquake
255,000 perish during an earthquake
Scandal
Accepted bribes from Lockheed to persuade Nipon Airways to buy their airliners
Tour Cancellation
Leaves the American tour after the death of his son Karac.
London Docklands
Answers parliamentary questions concerning redevelopment of London Docklands.
Purge
Iraqs "night of the long knives", 500 are murdered
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Answers a parliamentary question concerning radioactive-waste disposal.
Bombing of Beirut
Israeli jets attack civilian areas in West Beirut killing 120
Coup
Succesfully leads a coup in Uganda
President of Uganda
Appointed President of Uganda
World Record
Runs the mile in 3 mins 46.31 secs
Presidency Ends
San Yu resigns amid nationwide unrest
President Takes Office
Sein Lwin becomes President during the uprising
Bombing of Lebanon
Israeli guns and aircraft pound southern Lebanon in reprisal for rocket attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas
Hezbollah
Israeli guns and aircraft pound southern Lebanon in reprisal for rocket attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas
Expulsion of Foreign Military Personnel
Kabila orders foreign military personnel who supported his rebellion to leave the country.
Suicide
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Suicide
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Move to English Football
Reunites with Jose Mourinho in the English Premier League.
Governor Appointed
Peter Waterworth becomes Governor of Montserrat
Credit Crunch
Wall Street shares tumble as the International Monetary Fund warns the US housing crisis is not over
Comprehensive Donbas Ceasefire
Welcomes the start of additional ceasefire measures along the Donbas contact line.
Women's Euro Final
England win the Women's European Championship.
Deaths on July 27
Death of Celestine I
Death of Celestine I
Death of John Graham
Death of John Graham, killed at the Battle of Killiecranki
Death of John Graham
Killed at the Battle of Killiecrankie
Death of Henry Bathurst
Death of Henry Bathurst
Death of Thomas Tom Crean
Death of Thomas "Tom" Crean
Death of Antonio Salazar
Dies aged 81 & is succeeded by Premier Marcello Caetano
Death of Pahlavi
Death of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Death of William Wyler
Death of William Wyler
Death of James Mason
Death of James Mason
Death of Amjad Khan
Death of Amjad Khan
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Death of David Kelly
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Battles on July 27
Battle of Dunsinan
Duncans son Malcolm defeats MacBeth which leads to his overthrow & death 3 yrs later
Battle of Bouvines
France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II
Battle of Bouvines
Philip II defeats John at Bouvines to gain control of Flanders
Battle of Bouvines
Philip II defeats the combined forces under Otto IV & the English. Philip II becomes ruler of north France & Flanders after defeating John
Battle of Bouvines
Otto IV marches into Flanders but is defeated by the French. Ensures the succession of Frederick II as Emperor. Confirms Philip II as ruler of northern France
Battle of Bouvines
The Battle of Bouvines ensures the succession of Frederick II as Emperor. The Battle of Bouvines ends Johns campaigns in France. The Battle of Bouvines confirms Philip II as ruler of northern France. Phillip II captures Flanders after the Battle of Bouvines. Philip II defeats Otto IV at Bouvines after he had invaded France to assist King John
Battle of Bapheus
Osman defeated a Byzantine relief force at Bapheus, greatly increasing his military reputation in Bithynia.
Battle of Killiecranki
Leads the Jacobite forces to victory but is killed in battle
Battle of Killiecranki
Leads a Williamite army but is defeated in battle
Battle of Killiecrankie
Leads the Jacobites to victory at Killiecrankie
Battle of Killiecrankie
Commands the Williamite army defeated at Killiecrankie
Battle of Almenar
Wins an Allied victory in Catalonia.
Battle of Gangut
Ehrenskiold commands the Swedish squadron defeated and captured by Russian galleys at Gangut.
Battle of Levant
Commands the Foudroyant
Battle of Alamein, 1st
The First Battle of El Alamein ends with the Axis advance checked and the Allied line intact.