Alliance Offa and Charles of the Franks to protect merchants on both sides of the Channel
Allies with Charles of the Franks to protect merchants on both sides of the Channel
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July 29 in History
This permanent archive page contains 87 World History Database records for July 29, spanning 796 to 2024. Recorded topics include Alliance Offa and Charles of the Franks to protect merchants on both sides of the Channel; Death of Offa; Departure.
Total: 87Events: 73Births: 2Deaths: 3Battles: 7Coronations: 2Countries: 19
Events on July 29
Departure
Leaves Scotland at the age of 6 to be brought up in France
Departure
Mary embarks for France in order to avoid interception by the Englsh
Marriage
Mary sets sail for France
Capture of Norwich
Robert Kett's rebels take control of Norwich after weeks of mobilisation on Mousehold Heath.
Le Havre Recovered
French royal forces recover Le Havre from the English garrison
Loss of Le Havre
Elizabeth loses her foothold in France when Le Havre is surrendered
Surrender of Le Havre
Warwick surrenders Le Havre after French siege and plague losses
Marriage
Darnley is great grandson of Margaret Tudor & grandson of Henry VII
Marriage
Marries Darnley in her private chapel. A dangerous marriage for Elizabeth I as Darnley is a grandson of Henry VII
Marriage
Mary Queen of Scots marries Earl Darnley in defiance of Elizabeth I
Armada Fails to Reach Parma Transport Force
Medina Sidonia cannot establish the protected anchorage needed to embark Parma's army from Flanders.
English Fleet Presses Armada toward Flemish Coast
Howard keeps the English fleet close to the Armada as it moves toward the Flemish coast.
Election
Under the Onate Treaty Ferdinand makes a successful appeal to Philips self-interest by promising Spain the Habsburg lands in Alsace in return for Spanish support for his election
Rule of Alsace
Under the Onate Treaty Ferdinand makes a successful appeal to Philips self-interest by promising Spain the Habsburg lands in Alsace in return for Spanish support for his election
Treaty of Onate
Under the Onate Treaty Ferdinand makes a successful appeal to Philips self-interest by promising Spain the Habsburg lands in Alsace in return for Spanish support for his election
Siege of Vienna
Arrives in Cracow where he assembles his Polish army, 27,000 combat troops & 28 cannon
Alliance Grand Alliance
The Grand Alliance is crushed by the French
Succession
Louis gives the Duke du Toulouse the right to succeed to the French throne. Louis gives the Duke du Maine the right to succeed to the French throne
Invasion of Great Britain
The Doutelle crosses the Sound of Arisaig to Forsay, Moidart
National Guard Command
Resumes command of the Paris National Guard during the July Revolution.
Occupation of California
Stockton assumes command of American naval operations on the Pacific coast
Abdication
Deposed by Parisian revolutionaries
Prime Minister of Greece
Mavrokordatos begins his fourth and final premiership.
Asks the Tsar to spare Europe, the most horrible war she has
Asks the Tsar to spare Europe, "the most horrible war she has ever witnessed"
July Crisis
Proposes a neutrality agreement to Britain guaranteeing France's territory. Advises Vienna to mediate
Neutrality
Proposes a neutrality agreement to Britain guaranteeing France's territory
Reform of Munitions Ministry
Reforms the Ministry of Munitions
Declaration of War
Declares a de facto state of war against the Allies
Retreat
Orders German retreat to Blucher position north of Vesle
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the NSDAP
Der Fuhrer
Adolf Hitler assumes leadership of the NSDAP, he becomes "Der Fuhrer"
NSDAP
Adolf Hitler assumes leadership of the NSDAP, he becomes "Der Fuhrer"
State Railways Transfer Law
Oversees transport policy as legislation implements the transfer of state railways into the national railway system.
Barbarossa Preliminary Planning Ordered
Jodl instructs Warlimont to begin planning for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.
US Arms Suspension
The truce breaks down and the United States suspends arms sales to the Nationalists
US Arms Suspension
The United States suspends arms sales to the National Government during Marshall's mediation effort
Einsatzgruppen Trial Indictment
Ohlendorf and other Einsatzgruppen leaders were indicted for mass murder, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Three-Power London Consultations Begin
Lloyd opens consultations with French and American representatives on a coordinated response to nationalisation.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The Statute of the IAEA was approved on 23 October 1956 and came into force on 29 July 1957
Secretary of State for the Presidency
Bahi Ladgham began serving as secretary of state for the presidency.
Statute of IAEA
The Statute of the IAEA was approved on 23 October 1956 and came into force on 29 July 1957
Statute of IAEA
The Statute of the IAEA was approved on 23 October 1956 and came into force on 29 July 1957
Las Mercedes Trap
Batista's army attempts to lure Castro's fighters into an encirclement at Las Mercedes.
NASA Created
Signs legislation creating NASA, the agency that later runs Apollo.
Operation Verano
Castro's forces escape destruction at Las Mercedes.
Rebel Forces Committed at Las Mercedes
Castro sends forces to attack Battalion 17 during its apparent retreat.
Motorcycle Accident
Suffers a motorcycle accident near Woodstock.
Truth
Sings on Truth, the Jeff Beck Group album that helps shape heavy blues rock.
Republic Referendum under Junta
The military regime holds a referendum that approves its republican constitution after it has already deposed Constantine II and abolished the monarchy.
Second Article of Impeachment
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article accusing Nixon of abuse of presidential power.
President of Nigeria
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the overthrow of Yakubu Gowon
If the Kids Are United
If the Kids Are United enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number nine.
Postwar Reconciliation Talks with George Shultz
Meets George Shultz for two hours on postwar policy, saying sovereignty talks cannot resume quickly while discussing normalisation with Argentina, sanctions, the arms embargo and relations with Latin America.
Presidential Referendum
Mobutu receives another term through a single-candidate presidential vote.
Bryukhanov Ten-Year Sentence
Receives a ten-year labour-camp sentence after being convicted over his role in the Chernobyl accident.
Colombo Peace Accord
Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President J.R. Jayewardene sign the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord in Colombo.
Dyatlov Chernobyl Trial Sentence
Receives a ten-year labour-camp sentence after being convicted of violating nuclear safety regulations.
Fomin Ten-Year Sentence
Receives a ten-year labour-camp sentence after conviction for violations of nuclear safety regulations.
Indo-Sri Lanka Accord
Rajiv Gandhi signs the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord with President J.R. Jayewardene.
Indo-Sri Lanka Accord
Rajiv Gandhi signs the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, leading to deployment of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka.
Nuclear Power
The US & Russia agree to arms control after 9 years of negotiatons
China Conducts Final Nuclear Test
China conducts its final nuclear test before announcing a testing moratorium.
Minister of Sport
Appointed Minister of Sport
Eris Discovery Announced
Brown's team publicly announces the discovery of Eris, intensifying debate over the definition of a planet.
IAEA Fiftieth Anniversary
Leads the Agency as it marks fifty years since the IAEA Statute entered into force.
Olenivka Prison Attack
Calls for investigation after Ukrainian prisoners of war are killed at Olenivka
Olenivka Prison Explosion
Explosion kills Ukrainian prisoners of war at Olenivka prison.
Resident Doctor Pay Offer
The Government reaches a pay proposal with the BMA after renewed negotiations.
Southport Attack Response
Starmer responds to the fatal attack on children attending a dance event.
Teacher Pay Award
The Government confirms a fully funded 5.5 percent pay award for teachers.
Births on July 29
Birth of Jo Grimond
Joseph Grimond is born in St Andrews.
Future Liberal Leader Born
The future leader of the British Liberal Party is born.
Deaths on July 29
Death of Offa
Marks the end of Mercian dominance in England & the beginning of the rise of Wessex. Death of Offa
Death of David Niven
Death of David Niven
Death of Michel Serrault
Death of Michel Serrault
Battles on July 29
Battle of Landen
Luxembourg defeats William III's Allied army at the Battle of Landen.
Battle of Landen
William III of Orange commands the Allied army that suffers a major defeat against Luxembourg at Landen.
Battle of Neerwinden
Distinguishes himself at the Battle of Neerwinden
Battle of Neerwinden
The Grand Alliance is crushed by the French
Battle of Las Mercedes
At Las Mercedes, government forces nearly encircle Castro's guerrillas; Castro later obtains a cease-fire that helps his surviving forces withdraw.
Battle of Las Mercedes
Escapes encirclement during Batista's offensive.
Battle of Las Mercedes Begins
Cantillo uses Battalion 17's withdrawal to draw rebel forces into a prepared trap.
Coronations on July 29
Coronation
Marys son James VI is crowned in Holyood, Stirling
Coronation
Is formally crowned after reaching the constitutional age of majority.