314
Rule of Egypt
After wining the Battle of Mardia Constantine retains his rule over Egypt
On this date in world history
Browse historical events, births, deaths and battles recorded on July 3. Every item below is rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
After wining the Battle of Mardia Constantine retains his rule over Egypt
After wining the Battle of Mardia Constantine extends his rule over Greece
After wining the Battle of Mardia Constantine extends his rule over Llyicum
After wining the Battle of Mardia Constantine extends his rule over Thrace
Constantine declares Sunday to be an Empire-wide day of rest in honour of the Sun
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
Leaves Carlisle
Joan of Arcs army camps near the pro-Burgundian city of Auxerre, which finally agreed to neutrality
Joan of Arcs army camps near the pro-Burgundian city of Auxerre, which finally agreed to neutrality
Begins to help organize the details for the siege of the Tower of London
Begins to help organixe the details for the siege of the Tower of London
Warwick besieges London & forces the Lancastrians to retreat to the Tower of London
Organizes a siege of the Tower of London with the Mayor of the City
Margaret of York marries Charles the Bold in Bruges.
Charles the Bold marries Margaret of York at Bruges.
A 3 year truce with Scotland is agreed
Mary leaves Hunsdon for Kenninghall to avoid Northumberland's control
Advised to escape the control of Northumberland, moves to Kenninghall, Norfolk
Escorts Mary during her entry in state into London
Philip leaves England after securing English entry into the war
Philip II leaves England and does not return before Mary's death
Returns to York after the Battle of Marston Moor. Collects 6,000 of his cavalry & marches into Lancashire
Fairfax meets the Clubmen of Dorset and Wiltshire at Dorchester
William III of Orange becomes stadtholder of Holland, ending the province's long period without an Orange stadtholder.
Monmouths forces reach Bridgewater. Learns that the Royalists under the Earl of Faversham are only 3 miles away
Promoted major-general three days before the Battle of Sedgemoor.
William III of Orange's victory at the Boyne opens the road to Dublin and forces the main Jacobite army to retreat toward 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
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
Arkwright patents a water-powered spinning frame suited to large factory production.
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Continental forces
Appointed Commander of the Continental forces
Begins transforming the army while maintaining the Siege of Boston
Publishes Sur l'admission des femmes au droit de cite
Vergniaud argued that the Constitution allowed the king to be treated as having abdicated if he failed to resist armed enemies.
Leads boat attacks during operations against Cadiz.
France accepts Allied terms at St Cloud, clearing the way for occupation and the post-Napoleonic settlement.
France surrenders by the Treaty of St Cloud
France surrenders by the Treaty of St Cloud
The French enter Rome & Garibaldi withdraws the 4,000 republican army to San Marino
Orders occupation of Moldova and Wallachia after diplomatic negotiations fail.
Russian troops move into Moldova.
Commands Russian forces entering Moldova.
Commands Russian forces occupying Wallachia.
Leads one of the boats sent under fire to destroy the floating bridge at Genitchi.
Orders a boat attack that destroys the floating bridge linking Genitchi with the Arabat supply route.
Commands a boat supporting the successful demolition of the Genitchi floating bridge.
Bismarck concludes the August alliance with northern German states, founding the future confederation.
Friedrich Karl directs the First Army's advance toward the Austrian centre near Sadowa.
Calls for preserving China's territorial integrity.
Orders Romanian mobilization against Bulgaria.
Faces Romanian intervention while fighting Serbia and Greece.
Boyle returns from E14's second patrol after further disruption of Ottoman shipping.
Buck serves with the Maori Contingent when it lands at ANZAC to reinforce the garrison.
Haig orders continued pressure to support France and wear down the German army.
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
Encourages soldiers and workers to take immediate action.
Supports Bolshevik agitation as unrest spreads beyond Petrograd.
Is targeted by angry demonstrators demanding Soviet power.
Refuses to let the Soviet endorse premature insurrection.
Seeks to keep the Petrograd Soviet from endorsing armed revolt.
Chkheidze attempts to prevent the Soviet from supporting armed revolt.
Encourages radical workers and soldiers demanding Soviet power.
Works with military activists as unrest spreads among soldiers.
Speaks to radical crowds during the unrest.
Works in the Military Organisation as soldiers press for action.
Helps direct the Bolshevik Military Organisation before the demonstrations.
The Military Organisation helps mobilise armed demonstrators.
Helps mobilise Kronstadt sailors for the Petrograd demonstrations.
Agitates among sailors preparing to move on Petrograd.
Helps manage Bolshevik press and party activity during the crisis.
Supports party organisation as the demonstrations develop.
Argues that the Soviet should resist pressure to seize power.
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
Sees the Reichsrat approve the government's revised protection legislation before the bill moves to the Reichstag.
Eleftherios Venizelos begins a term as Prime Minister of Greece in 1928.
Creates the Bank of Canada during the Depression.
Kerensky participates in february revolution during his political career.
Orders action against French naval forces to deny them to Germany.
Warns Russia of the danger of the German invasion. Addresses the Russian people as "brothers & sister"
Warns Russia of the danger of the German invasion during a broadcast
Meets von Bock after the capture of Sevastopol & the success at Kharkohov
The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
Arrives in Malta to find the Eighth Army preparing for the invasion of Sicily
The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
Arrives in Malta to find the Eighth Army preparing for the invasion of Sicily
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
Dismissed as Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
Dismissed as Commander of the Army Group North by Hitler
Mutaguchi's failed offensive is called off after severe losses, disease, hunger, and collapsing supply lines.
Appoints Friesner Commander of Army Group North
Casting of the uranium-235 projectile component for Little Boy is completed.
The British appeal to Moscow to ask North Korea to stop the war, Russia declines
Britain appeals to Moscow to ask North Korea to stop the war, Russia declines
Orders the United Nations pilots not to fly over the Chinese or Russian borders
Heads the government as Stresa hosts the six-country agricultural conference shaping the future Common Agricultural Policy.
A CIA memorandum dated July 3, 1962, reviewed information about Frank Fiorini, later known as Frank Sturgis, and his Cuban activities.
A CIA memorandum reviewed Fiorini's aliases, Cuban background, and anti-Castro activities as federal agencies continued tracking his activities.
Barrientos wins the presidential election and returns Bolivia to formal civilian government.
Appointed Commander of the US forces in Vietnam
Appointed Commander of the US forces in Vietnam
Replaces William Westmoreland as commander of MACV
Releases Waiting for the Sun.
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
Announces the end of Ziggy Stardust from the stage at Hammersmith Odeon, surprising many fans.
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)
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.
Concludes the Nixon summit with a joint communiqué covering strategic arms, trade and international security.
Signs the Threshold Test Ban Treaty limiting underground nuclear weapon tests.
Signs the Threshold Test Ban Treaty limiting underground nuclear weapon tests to yields of 150 kilotons or less.
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)
At midnight Israeli commandos attack the airport and free all but four of the hostages who are killed
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain by King Juan Carlos
United States President Jimmy Carter authorizes covert propaganda support against the Afghan revolutionary government.
President Jimmy Carter signs a directive authorizing the CIA to conduct covert propaganda operations against the revolutionary regime
Dismisses 8 cabinet ministers
The government confronts the second day of a nationwide opposition strike.
Says Hong kong residents have no automatic right to live in the UK
Saves two penalties as Argentina eliminate host nation Italy in the semi-final shootout.
Heads Argentina level against Italy before the team advance through a penalty shootout.
Announces and answers questions on reorganisation of the Department of Trade and Industry.
The Federal Parliament does not elect Havel - the only candidate for presidency - due to a lack of support from Slovak MPs
The Verve's debut album A Storm in Heaven enters the UK albums chart.
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup knockout defeat by Romania.
Scores from the penalty spot in Argentina's 3-2 World Cup round-of-sixteen defeat by Romania.
Idriss Deby wins 70% of the vote, he defeats Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern leader who led coup in 1975
Idriss Deby wins 70% of the vote, he defeats Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern leader who led coup in 1975
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
Defeats Communist challenger Gennady Zyuganov in the second round and wins a second presidential term.
Idriss Deby wins 70% of the vote, he defeats Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern leader who led coup in 1975
Thiam leaves office after his second period as Prime Minister
Mamadou Lamine Loum becomes Prime Minister under President Diouf
An African Union report criticises abuses against opposition politicians and lawyers.
ECCC judicial officials are sworn in and the tribunal begins operations
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
Brown proposes limits on executive powers and stronger parliamentary accountability.
A follow-up Hubble image confirms the newly detected fourth Pluto moon.
Russia claims control of Lysychansk in Luhansk Oblast.
Confirms Ukrainian withdrawal from Lysychansk.
Starmer concludes Labour's campaign by urging voters to choose political change.
Starmer publishes an NHS plan centred on community care, digital services and prevention.
Munteanu announces resignation but remains until a successor is named
Birth of Richard Bedford Bennett
Birth of George Henry Sanders
Bith of Thomas Cruise Mapother IV
Anna Maria Mozart dies in Paris while travelling with Wolfgang.
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 at Cotchford Farm.
Death of James Douglas "Jim" Morrison
Dies in Paris at age twenty-seven.
Defeats Licinius forcing him to sue for peace. As a result of the battle captures Ilyricum & Greece & retains Asia, Egypt & Thrace
Forced to give up Llyricum & Greece to Constantine, retains Asia, Egypt & Thrace
Defeated by Constantine & sues for peace
Leads the frontal attack & defeats Licinius who flees to Byzantium
Constantine defeats Licinius & unites the 2 halves of the Empire under his sole rule
Constantine defeats Licinius & unites the 2 halves of the Empire under his sole rule
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
After victory at the Boyne, William III of Orange enters Dublin while the Jacobite army withdraws toward the west of Ireland.
Withdraws his army across the Apennines to San Marino
The French attack Velletri & enter the city
Reinforces Russian forces during the fighting around Giurgiu as the Ottomans regain the initiative.
Takes part in Russian attempts to contain the Ottoman advance near Giurgiu.
Leads Ottoman forces across the Danube and begins the successful fighting around Giurgiu.
Commands Russian troops opposing the Ottoman crossing and advance near Giurgiu.
A Danish force commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Beck attacks a Prussian force, last battle of the Second Schleswig War
Benedek deploys the Northern Army near Koniggratz but cannot prevent Prussian envelopment.
Blumenthal directs the Second Army's march toward the Austrian right flank at Chlum.
Fransecky's division holds the Swiepwald against repeated Austrian counterattacks.
Hiller leads the Guards into Chlum and is killed during the decisive assault.
Commands the Austrian Northern Army but suffers decisive defeat at Königgrätz.
Franz Joseph learns that defeat ends Austria's bid for leadership within Germany.
Kraft Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen serves with Prussian Guard artillery during the battle of Königgrätz.
Friedrich Karl commands the Prussian centre while the Crown Prince attacks the Austrian flank.
The First Army holds the centre and presses Austrian positions at Königgrätz.
His timely arrival near Chlum helps secure the decisive Prussian victory.
The Crown Prince leads the Second Army's arrival that turns the Austrian flank at Königgrätz.
As supreme commander, Wilhelm presides over the decisive Prussian victory at Königgrätz.
He times the convergence of three Prussian armies against Benedek's defensive position.
Moltke's operational concentration produces the decisive Prussian victory at Königgrätz.
Garibaldi is wounded while his volunteers fight Austrian troops near Monte Suello.
His army's sustained pressure fixes Austrian forces until the Second Army arrives.
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
Churchill says the sinking of the French Navy shows how serious Britain is. Britain sinks the French fleet which refuses to surrender
Ariete reaches El Alamein with depleted strength and attacks British positions under Arena's acting command.
Manoj Kumar Pandey leads attacks on enemy positions at Khalubar and is killed during the assault.
The most powerful of the French Lords is crowned King of France
Provenance
These entries are read from the World History Database date API and written into static HTML when the date pages are generated. Records may contain an exact day and month, person, country, place, event label and description. The database is continually reviewed and normalised; specialist or primary sources should be consulted for scholarly citation.
Search the date database · Search the full database · Browse chronology