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Mobilization
Stays near Kenilworth Castle on his way to support his father near Worcester
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Stays near Kenilworth Castle on his way to support his father near Worcester
Decides to march on Kenilwirth from Worcester
The conspirators favour Edmund Mortimer as King. A Lollard plot to assassinate the King at Porchester on his way to France is exposed
The conspirators are supporters of Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March. A plot to assassinate the King
Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur at Montereau during a meeting with the Dauphin, his successor, Philippe-le-Bon, allies himself with the English
Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur at Montereau during a meeting with the Dauphin, his successor, Philippe-le-Bon, allies himself with the English
Captures Gisors
The Treaty of Troyes allows Henry V to marry Catherine, daughter of King Charles VI, & become king of France upon the latters death
The Treaty of Troyes allows Henry V to marry Catherine, daughter of King Charles VI, & become king of France upon the latters death
Stafford is attainted by Parliament
Prohibited to exercise or defend papal authority, under penalty of praemunire
Founds the Jesuit Order on Feast day
The first Book of Homilies is published by royal authority for clergy to read in churches.
Meets Mary outside London & escorts her to the capital
The Christian fortress on Djerba surrenders to Ottoman forces
Louis XIV concluded a parallel peace at Breda as France participated in the wider settlement.
De Witt's government accepted a settlement confirming Dutch possession of Suriname and Run.
Charles authorised the treaty that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
Hosts a political dinner attended by Sunderland, Romney, Coningsby and other prominent figures during speculation about ministerial changes.
Captures Crown Point
Launches an assault on the Montmorenci heights
Carnot was appointed a commissioner to help organize the camp at Chalons during the growing military emergency.
Relieves Mantua
Joins the Danish expedition
The Turkish reinforcement is routed near Sliven
Accepts appointment as lieutenant-general while the Bourbon government collapses.
Publicly supports Louis Philippe as a constitutional alternative to Charles X.
Introduces a practical kerosene lamp used during emergency surgery.
Demonstrates refined petroleum as a safer and brighter lighting fuel.
Drafts a resolution defining the programme for the International's Geneva Congress.
The Telegraph Act enables the Post Office to purchase and operate inland telegraph networks.
Sets out as a major-general with William to command the armies in the field
Sets out from Berlin to assume command of his armies in the field
Compares his army to the Huns & himself as Moses leading the Israelites in China
Scott is given overall command, and is promoted to the rank of Commander before Discovery sailed for the Antarctic
Scott is given overall command, and is promoted to the rank of Commander before Discovery sailed for the Antarctic. Despite an almost total lack of Antarctic or Arctic experience within the 50-strong party, there was very little special training in equipment or techniques before the ship set sail
Seeks an armistice after Bulgaria is attacked on several fronts.
Accepts an armistice after Serbia's battlefield victory.
Assassinated by a French nationalist fanatic
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Photographed in a crowd clamouring for war
Telegrams Count Berchtold asking the Auastrians not to mobilize against Russia
Telegrams the Austrian Chief of Staff to mobilize at once against the Russians
Taken with his family to Tobolsk
Replaces Brusilov as commander in chief of the Russian army.
Gough's Fifth Army opens the Third Ypres offensive with the attack on Pilckem Ridge.
Haig launches the opening phase of the Third Battle of Ypres against Pilckem Ridge.
The Weimar Republic is adopted. The plan to transform Germany into a constitutional monarchy similar to Britain quickly becomes obsolete as the country slid into a state of near-total chaos. The 1871 constitution is amended to make the Reich a Parliamentary democracy, which the Government had refused for half a century, the Chancellor is henceforth responsible to Parliament, the Reichstag, and no longer to the Kaiser
The Weimar Republic is adopted. The 1871 constitution is amended to make the Reich a Parliamentary democracy, which the Government had refused for half a century, the Chancellor is henceforth responsible to Parliament, the Reichstag, and no longer to the Kaiser
The Housing Act subsidises local authority construction of homes for working families.
Speaks on unemployment insurance legislation during the summer session.
Named by Zhou En-Lai as the Commander to lead the insurrection in Nanchang
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats.
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats.
The Nazis win 230 of 608 seats in the Reichstag & double their strength.
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag.
The height of Nazi electoral success under free elections.
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag. Supports Hindenburg during the Presidential elections rather than his own party
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats. During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag
Begins planning an alliance with Spain & the capture of Gibraltar
Begins planning an alliance with Spain & the capture of Gibraltar
Originally intended to last 5 months. Announces Russian invasion plans to his military commanders
Originally intended to last 5 months. Announces Russian invasion plans to his military commanders
Germany occupies Yugoslavia and Greece
Germany occupies Yugoslavia and Greece
Cavallero attends Mussolini's Gorizia conference with commanders responsible for operations in Slovenia and adjacent occupied territory.
Mussolini convenes senior Italian commanders at Gorizia to review the military situation in occupied Yugoslav territory.
Roatta briefs Mussolini and senior commanders on the security and insurgency situation in Slovenia and neighbouring occupied areas.
One of four operations orderred by Hitler to meet the Allied invasion of Italy. Calls for the rescue of Mussolini from captivity
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
Arrives at Avranches
Captures Granville
Captures Kaunas from the Germans
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
By 31 July, XIX Corps had destroyed the last forces opposing the First Army, and Bradleys troops were finally freed from the bocage
By 31 July, XIX Corps had destroyed the last forces opposing the First Army, and Bradleys troops were finally freed from the bocage
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
Final assembly of Little Boy is completed on Tinian and the weapon is ready for combat use.
Mendes speaks on behalf of internal autonomy for Tunisia
Mendes speaks on behalf of internal autonomy for Tunisia
Begins difficult talks with Mao Zedong over defense cooperation, Taiwan and the direction of the Communist alliance.
Paz Estenssoro promulgates a constitution reflecting reforms of the National Revolution.
John Lennons comments on the state of Christianity - made in March, but only lately picked up in the US spark protests and record burnings on the eve of the Beatles 1966 American tour
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 15 surface EVA.
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 15 surface excursion.
Explores the Hadley-Apennine region with Scott during the mission's first rover-supported lunar excursion.
Drives the first lunar rover during Apollo 15.
Navigates with Scott during the first operational use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Re-establishes collective bargaining as the central mechanism for regulating industrial relations.
Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10
Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10
Provides rules for employers associations alongside the law governing trade unions.
Finance Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, implementing tax changes from Healey's first Budget.
Repeals Edward Heath's Industrial Relations Act and restores Labour's preferred voluntary industrial relations framework.
Maintains industrial tribunals as the forum for key employment disputes after repeal of the 1971 Act.
Abolishes the National Industrial Relations Court created under the Conservative industrial relations system.
Helps deliver the Health and Safety at Work Act during the Social Contract period.
Uses workplace safety reform to show the social side of Labour's union bargain.
Restores statutory immunities for trade unions acting in contemplation or furtherance of trade disputes.
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, repealing the Industrial Relations Act 1971.
Restores a legal framework recognising trade unions and employers associations outside the 1971 registration system.
Supports the Scotland Act as part of Labour's devolution programme.
South Wales miners assets seized and fined $55,000 for contempt of court over picketing
Mass funerals for black victims are banned during a period of unrest
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Signs START I with Mikhail Gorbachev, requiring major reductions in strategic nuclear weapons.
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Signs START 1 with the USA to reduce offensive strategic arms
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
The Conservatives increase their majority
The Conservatives increase their majority
The Government of Wales Bill receives royal assent. The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
The National Minimum Wage Act establishes a statutory wage floor across the economy.
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 gives until August 31, 2006 for Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and related activities or face the prospect of sanctions
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 gives until August 31, 2006 for Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and related activities or face the prospect of sanctions
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 gives until August 31, 2006 for Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and related activities or face the prospect of sanctions
Derby County and Nottingham Forest compete for the inaugural Brian Clough Trophy at Pride Park Stadium
Phoenix confirms water ice in a Martian soil sample
Mugabe wins another presidential term as ZANU-PF regains a parliamentary majority.
Allied legislature approves reforms allowing indefinite presidential re-election
Min Aung Hlaing transfers the prime ministership to Nyo Saw
Nyo Saw becomes Prime Minister after the SAC caretaker government transition
New analysis finds evidence that liquid nitrogen has recently risen through cracks to wet parts of northern Sputnik Planitia.
Death of Henry V and Charles VI, produces a disputed kingship between the infant Henry VI and the Dauphin Charles, Duke John of Bedford becomes Regent of France on behalf of Henry VI
Tromp is killed fighting the English fleet commanded by Monck and other generals at sea.
Denis Diderot dies in Paris, aged seventy.
Death of Jean Jaures, assassinated
Death of Bao Dai
Death of "Bobby" Robert William Robson
The English defeat a pro-Dauphinist army at Cravant
Commands in the English fleet during the battle that ends the main fighting of the First Anglo-Dutch War.
Defeats the Austrians in Mantua
French forces attack on the left of Ypres.
Gough commands the opening attack at Ypres.
Armin defends German positions around Ypres.
Haig launches the Third Battle of Ypres.
Hitler holds a meeting of his army and navy chiefs in his Berghof
Crowns himself Emperor with the title "Conqueror of the World"
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