Invasion of Scotland
Edward I crosses the Tweed by Coldstream with 12,500 or more foot and over 2,500 horse, veterans of his campaigns in France and Wales
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July 3 in History
This permanent archive page contains 188 World History Database records for July 3, spanning 314 to 2026. Recorded topics include Battle of Mardia; Battle of Adrianople; Coronation.
Total: 188Events: 146Births: 3Deaths: 5Battles: 33Coronations: 1Countries: 36
Events on July 3
Invasion of Scotland
Leaves Carlisle
Alliance France and Burgundy
Joan of Arcs army camps near the pro-Burgundian city of Auxerre, which finally agreed to neutrality
Neutrality
Joan of Arcs army camps near the pro-Burgundian city of Auxerre, which finally agreed to neutrality
Siege of London
Begins to help organize the details for the siege of the Tower of London
Siege of London
Begins to help organixe the details for the siege of the Tower of London
Siege of London
Organizes a siege of the Tower of London with the Mayor of the City
Siege of London
Warwick besieges London & forces the Lancastrians to retreat to the Tower of London
Burgundian Marriage
Margaret of York marries Charles the Bold in Bruges.
Marriage to Margaret
Charles the Bold marries Margaret of York at Bruges.
Peace
A 3 year truce with Scotland is agreed
Move to Kenninghall
Mary leaves Hunsdon for Kenninghall to avoid Northumberland's control
Succession
Advised to escape the control of Northumberland, moves to Kenninghall, Norfolk
Succession
Escorts Mary during her entry in state into London
Philip Departs
Philip leaves England after securing English entry into the war
Philip Leaves England
Philip II leaves England and does not return before Mary's death
Siege of York
Returns to York after the Battle of Marston Moor. Collects 6,000 of his cavalry & marches into Lancashire
Capture of Dorchester
Fairfax meets the Clubmen of Dorset and Wiltshire at Dorchester
Stadtholder of Holland
William III of Orange becomes stadtholder of Holland, ending the province's long period without an Orange stadtholder.
Capture of Bridgewater
Monmouths forces reach Bridgewater. Learns that the Royalists under the Earl of Faversham are only 3 miles away
Major General
Promoted major-general three days before the Battle of Sedgemoor.
Entry into Dublin
William III of Orange's victory at the Boyne opens the road to Dublin and forces the main Jacobite army to retreat toward Limerick.
Siege of Dublin
The Williamites triumphantly march into Dublin two days after the Battle of the Boyne, the Jacobite army abandoned the city and marched to Limerick, behind the River Shannon, where they were besieged
Siege of Limerick
The Williamites triumphantly march into Dublin two days after the Battle of the Boyne, the Jacobite army abandoned the city and marched to Limerick, behind the River Shannon, where they were besieged
Water Frame
Arkwright patents a water-powered spinning frame suited to large factory production.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Commander of Continental Forces
Appointed Commander of the Continental forces
Commander of Continental Forces
Appointed Commander of the Continental forces
Reform of Armed Forces
Begins transforming the army while maintaining the Siege of Boston
Political Rights for Women
Publishes Sur l'admission des femmes au droit de cite
Abdication Clause Speech
Vergniaud argued that the Constitution allowed the king to be treated as having abdicated if he failed to resist armed enemies.
Attack on Cadiz
Leads boat attacks during operations against Cadiz.
Result of Surrender of France
France accepts Allied terms at St Cloud, clearing the way for occupation and the post-Napoleonic settlement.
Surrender of France
France surrenders by the Treaty of St Cloud
Treaty of St Cloud
France surrenders by the Treaty of St Cloud
Siege of Rome
The French enter Rome & Garibaldi withdraws the 4,000 republican army to San Marino
Danubian Principalities
Orders occupation of Moldova and Wallachia after diplomatic negotiations fail.
Invasion of Moldova
Russian troops move into Moldova.
Occupation of Moldova
Commands Russian forces entering Moldova.
Occupation of Wallachia
Commands Russian forces occupying Wallachia.
Genitchi Bridge Attack
Leads one of the boats sent under fire to destroy the floating bridge at Genitchi.
Genitchi Bridge Attack
Orders a boat attack that destroys the floating bridge linking Genitchi with the Arabat supply route.
Genitchi Bridge Attack
Commands a boat supporting the successful demolition of the Genitchi floating bridge.
First Army
Bismarck concludes the August alliance with northern German states, founding the future confederation.
First Army
Friedrich Karl directs the First Army's advance toward the Austrian centre near Sadowa.
Open Door Policy
Calls for preserving China's territorial integrity.
Romanian Mobilization
Orders Romanian mobilization against Bulgaria.
Romanian Mobilization
Faces Romanian intervention while fighting Serbia and Greece.
E14 Second Marmara Patrol Completed
Boyle returns from E14's second patrol after further disruption of Ottoman shipping.
Maori Contingent Lands at Anzac
Buck serves with the Maori Contingent when it lands at ANZAC to reinforce the garrison.
Somme Offensive Continuation Ordered
Haig orders continued pressure to support France and wear down the German army.
Arrest of Leon Trotsky
Workers and soldiers in Petrograd demand the Soviet takes power, sporadic fighting results and the Soviet restores order with troops brought back from the front, Trotsky is arrested & Lenin goes into hiding
July Days
Encourages soldiers and workers to take immediate action.
July Days
Supports Bolshevik agitation as unrest spreads beyond Petrograd.
July Days
Is targeted by angry demonstrators demanding Soviet power.
July Days
Chkheidze attempts to prevent the Soviet from supporting armed revolt.
July Days
Refuses to let the Soviet endorse premature insurrection.
July Days
Seeks to keep the Petrograd Soviet from endorsing armed revolt.
July Days
Encourages radical workers and soldiers demanding Soviet power.
July Days
Works with military activists as unrest spreads among soldiers.
July Days
Speaks to radical crowds during the unrest.
July Days
Works in the Military Organisation as soldiers press for action.
July Days
Helps direct the Bolshevik Military Organisation before the demonstrations.
July Days
The Military Organisation helps mobilise armed demonstrators.
July Days
Helps mobilise Kronstadt sailors for the Petrograd demonstrations.
July Days
Agitates among sailors preparing to move on Petrograd.
July Days
Helps manage Bolshevik press and party activity during the crisis.
July Days
Supports party organisation as the demonstrations develop.
July Days
Argues that the Soviet should resist pressure to seize power.
Provisional Government
The July Days refer to events that take place in Petrograd, Russia, between 3 July and 7 July (Julian calendar) (16 July 20 July, Gregorian calendar), when soldiers and industrial workers engage in spontaneous demonstrations against the Russian Provisional Government
Reichsrat Republic Law Approval
Sees the Reichsrat approve the government's revised protection legislation before the bill moves to the Reichstag.
Prime Minister of Greece
Eleftherios Venizelos begins a term as Prime Minister of Greece in 1928.
Bank of Canada Act
Creates the Bank of Canada during the Depression.
February Revolution
Kerensky participates in february revolution during his political career.
Danzig Situation
Raises the increasingly dangerous Danzig crisis as German pressure shifts toward Poland.
Mers-el-Kebir
Orders action against French naval forces to deny them to Germany.
Broadcast
Warns Russia of the danger of the German invasion. Addresses the Russian people as "brothers & sister"
Invasion of Russia
Warns Russia of the danger of the German invasion during a broadcast
Capture of Sevastopol
Meets von Bock after the capture of Sevastopol & the success at Kharkohov
Bombing of Sicily
The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
Invasion of Italy
The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
Invasion of Italy
Arrives in Malta to find the Eighth Army preparing for the invasion of Sicily
Invasion of Sicily
The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
Invasion of Sicily
Arrives in Malta to find the Eighth Army preparing for the invasion of Sicily
Army Group North
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
Army Group North
Dismissed as Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
Commander of Army Group North
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North
Commander of Army Group North
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
Dismissal
Dismissed as Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
End of Imphal Offensive
Mutaguchi's failed offensive is called off after severe losses, disease, hunger, and collapsing supply lines.
Fuhrer Chancellor
Appoints Friesner Commander of Army Group North
Little Boy Projectile Casting
Casting of the uranium-235 projectile component for Little Boy is completed.
United Nations
The British appeal to Moscow to ask North Korea to stop the war, Russia declines
United Nations
Britain appeals to Moscow to ask North Korea to stop the war, Russia declines
United Nations
Orders the United Nations pilots not to fly over the Chinese or Russian borders
Liuzhou Talks on Indochina
Meets Vietnamese leaders to discuss negotiating positions for a settlement at the Geneva Conference.
Stresa Agricultural Conference
Heads the government as Stresa hosts the six-country agricultural conference shaping the future Common Agricultural Policy.
CIA Biographical Review
A CIA memorandum dated July 3, 1962, reviewed information about Frank Fiorini, later known as Frank Sturgis, and his Cuban activities.
Official Visit to Algeria
Guevara begins an official visit to newly independent Algeria under President Ahmed Ben Bella.
Presidential Election
Barrientos wins the presidential election and returns Bolivia to formal civilian government.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the US forces in Vietnam
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the US forces in Vietnam
MACV Commander
Replaces William Westmoreland as commander of MACV
Waiting for the Sun
Releases Waiting for the Sun.
Rolling Stones, The
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
Rolling Stones, The
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
Ziggy Stardust Retirement
Announces the end of Ziggy Stardust from the stage at Hammersmith Odeon, surprising many fans.
ABM Treaty
The Threshold Test Ban Treaty (TTBT) , the Treaty limits nuclear test explosion to under 150 kilotons (over ten times the yield of the Hiroshima bomb)
ABM Treaty
The United States and the Soviet Union agree to the Protocol to the Anti-Ballistic Missile Agreement, which limits ABM deployment to a single area.
Moscow Summit Joint Communique
Concludes the Nixon summit with a joint communiqué covering strategic arms, trade and international security.
Threshold Test Ban Treaty
Signs the Threshold Test Ban Treaty limiting underground nuclear weapon tests.
Threshold Test Ban Treaty Signed
Signs the Threshold Test Ban Treaty limiting underground nuclear weapon tests to yields of 150 kilotons or less.
Treaty of Threshold Test Ban Treaty
The Threshold Test Ban Treaty (TTBT) , the Treaty limits nuclear test explosion to under 150 kilotons (over ten times the yield of the Hiroshima bomb)
Hijack
At midnight Israeli commandos attack the airport and free all but four of the hostages who are killed
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain by King Juan Carlos
Central Intelligence Agency
United States President Jimmy Carter authorizes covert propaganda support against the Afghan revolutionary government.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
President Jimmy Carter signs a directive authorizing the CIA to conduct covert propaganda operations against the revolutionary regime
Dismissal
Dismisses 8 cabinet ministers
Bryukhanov Communist Party Expulsion
Is expelled from the Communist Party after senior Soviet authorities assign managerial responsibility for failures surrounding the Chernobyl disaster.
General Strike
The government confronts the second day of a nationwide opposition strike.
Immigration
During a visit to Hong Kong, Howe states that Hong Kong residents do not have an automatic general right of abode in the United Kingdom.
Semi-Final Penalty Saves
Saves two penalties as Argentina eliminate host nation Italy in the semi-final shootout.
World Cup Semi-Final Equaliser
Heads Argentina level against Italy before the team advance through a penalty shootout.
DTI Reorganisation
Announces and answers questions on reorganisation of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Resignation of Vaclav Havel
The Federal Parliament does not elect Havel - the only candidate for presidency - due to a lack of support from Slovak MPs
A Storm in Heaven
The Verve's debut album A Storm in Heaven enters the UK albums chart.
World Cup Goal Against Romania
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup knockout defeat by Romania.
World Cup Penalty Against Romania
Scores from the penalty spot in Argentina's 3-2 World Cup round-of-sixteen defeat by Romania.
Coup
Idriss Deby wins 70% of the vote, he defeats Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern leader who led coup in 1975
Election
Idriss Deby wins 70% of the vote, he defeats Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern leader who led coup in 1975
Election
Despite suffering a heart attack in June, Yeltsin wins a 2nd term in office, defeating communist Gennady Zyuganov by 13 points in the national election
Second Presidential Election Victory
Defeats Communist challenger Gennady Zyuganov in the second round and wins a second presidential term.
Economy of Chad
Idriss Deby wins 70% of the vote, he defeats Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern leader who led coup in 1975
Premiership Ends
Thiam leaves office after his second period as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Takes Office
Mamadou Lamine Loum becomes Prime Minister under President Diouf
WMD Commission Chairmanship Announced
Accepts the chairmanship of a new independent commission intended to develop proposals on disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
African Union Human Rights Report
An African Union report criticises abuses against opposition politicians and lawyers.
ECCC Operations
ECCC judicial officials are sworn in and the tribunal begins operations
Economy of Iraq
The Iraqi cabinet approves the hydrocarbon framework law, one component of a larger legislative package, which states that the revenue from oil sales belongs to all Iraqis and outlines the function of the oil and gas council
Governance of Britain Statement
Brown proposes limits on executive powers and stronger parliamentary accountability.
Kerberos
A follow-up Hubble image confirms the newly detected fourth Pluto moon.
Lysychansk Claimed Captured
Russia claims control of Lysychansk in Luhansk Oblast.
Lysychansk Withdrawal
Confirms Ukrainian withdrawal from Lysychansk.
Final General Election Rally
Starmer concludes Labour's campaign by urging voters to choose political change.
Ten Year Health Plan
Starmer publishes an NHS plan centred on community care, digital services and prevention.
Resignation Announced
Munteanu announces resignation but remains until a successor is named
Births on July 3
Birth of Richard Bedford Bennett
Birth of Richard Bedford Bennett
Birth of George Henry Sanders
Birth of George Henry Sanders
Birth of Thomas Cruise Mapother IV
Bith of Thomas Cruise Mapother IV
Deaths on July 3
Death of Anna Maria Mozart
Anna Maria Mozart dies in Paris while travelling with Wolfgang.
Death of Bria Jones
Found at the bottom of his swimming pool surrounded by statues of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh, although his death is found to have been by misadventure, to this day some regard the cause of the drowning a mystery
Death of Brian Jones
Death of Brian Jones at Cotchford Farm.
Death of James Douglas Jim Morrison
Death of James Douglas "Jim" Morrison
Death of Jim Morrison
Dies in Paris at age twenty-seven.
Battles on July 3
Battle of Mardia
Defeated by Constantine & sues for peace
Battle of Mardia
Forced to give up Llyricum & Greece to Constantine, retains Asia, Egypt & Thrace
Battle of Adrianople
Constantine defeats Licinius near Adrianople in the renewed civil war and forces him to withdraw toward Byzantium.
Battle of Adrianople
Constantine defeats Licinius & unites the 2 halves of the Empire under his sole rule
Battle of Boyne
The Williamites triumphantly march into Dublin two days after the Battle of the Boyne, the Jacobite army abandoned the city and marched to Limerick, behind the River Shannon, where they were besieged
Battle of Boyne
After victory at the Boyne, William III of Orange enters Dublin while the Jacobite army withdraws toward the west of Ireland.
Battle of Velletri
The French attack Velletri & enter the city
Battle of Velletri
Withdraws his army across the Apennines to San Marino
Battle of Giurgiu
Reinforces Russian forces during the fighting around Giurgiu as the Ottomans regain the initiative.
Battle of Giurgiu
Takes part in Russian attempts to contain the Ottoman advance near Giurgiu.
Battle of Giurgiu
Leads Ottoman forces across the Danube and begins the successful fighting around Giurgiu.
Battle of Giurgiu
Commands Russian troops opposing the Ottoman crossing and advance near Giurgiu.
Battle of Lundby
A Danish force commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Beck attacks a Prussian force, last battle of the Second Schleswig War
Battle of Koniggratz
Benedek deploys the Northern Army near Koniggratz but cannot prevent Prussian envelopment.
Battle of Koniggratz
Blumenthal directs the Second Army's march toward the Austrian right flank at Chlum.
Battle of Koniggratz
Fransecky's division holds the Swiepwald against repeated Austrian counterattacks.
Battle of Koniggratz
Hiller leads the Guards into Chlum and is killed during the decisive assault.
Battle of Königgrätz
Commands the Austrian Northern Army but suffers decisive defeat at Königgrätz.
Battle of Königgrätz
Franz Joseph learns that defeat ends Austria's bid for leadership within Germany.
Battle of Königgrätz
Kraft Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen serves with Prussian Guard artillery during the battle of Königgrätz.
Battle of Königgrätz
Friedrich Karl commands the Prussian centre while the Crown Prince attacks the Austrian flank.
Battle of Königgrätz
The First Army holds the centre and presses Austrian positions at Königgrätz.
Battle of Königgrätz
His timely arrival near Chlum helps secure the decisive Prussian victory.
Battle of Königgrätz
The Crown Prince leads the Second Army's arrival that turns the Austrian flank at Königgrätz.
Battle of Königgrätz
As supreme commander, Wilhelm presides over the decisive Prussian victory at Königgrätz.
Battle of Königgrätz
He times the convergence of three Prussian armies against Benedek's defensive position.
Battle of Königgrätz
Moltke's operational concentration produces the decisive Prussian victory at Königgrätz.
Battle of Monte Suello
Garibaldi is wounded while his volunteers fight Austrian troops near Monte Suello.
Battle of Sadowa
His army's sustained pressure fixes Austrian forces until the Second Army arrives.
Battle of Mers-el-Kebir
The Royal Navy destroys most of the French Navy at Mers-el-Kebir. Engagement off the coast of French Algeria where a British Royal Navy task force attacked and destroyed much of the French fleet stationed there, in an attempt to avoid its falling into the hands of the German Navy
Battle of Oran
Churchill says the sinking of the French Navy shows how serious Britain is. Britain sinks the French fleet which refuses to surrender
First Battle of El Alamein
Ariete reaches El Alamein with depleted strength and attacks British positions under Arena's acting command.
Battle of Khalubar
Manoj Kumar Pandey leads attacks on enemy positions at Khalubar and is killed during the assault.
Coronations on July 3
Coronation
The most powerful of the French Lords is crowned King of France