Mobilization
Stays near Kenilworth Castle on his way to support his father near Worcester
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July 31 in History
This permanent archive page contains 158 World History Database records for July 31, spanning 1265 to 2026. Recorded topics include Mobilization; Siege of Kenilworth; Plot.
Total: 158Events: 143Deaths: 6Battles: 8Coronations: 1Countries: 25
Events on July 31
Siege of Kenilworth
Decides to march on Kenilwirth from Worcester
Plot
The conspirators favour Edmund Mortimer as King. A Lollard plot to assassinate the King at Porchester on his way to France is exposed
Reballion of Rebels in Porchester
The conspirators are supporters of Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March. A plot to assassinate the King
Alliance Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur at Montereau and English
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 of Burgundy
Assassination of Jean-sans-Peur at Montereau during a meeting with the Dauphin, his successor, Philippe-le-Bon, allies himself with the English
Capture of Gisors
Captures Gisors
Treaty of Troyes
The Treaty of Troyes allows Henry V to marry Catherine, daughter of King Charles VI, & become king of France upon the latters death
Treaty of Troyes
The Treaty of Troyes allows Henry V to marry Catherine, daughter of King Charles VI, & become king of France upon the latters death
Attainment
Stafford is attainted by Parliament
Reform of Church-State Relations
Prohibited to exercise or defend papal authority, under penalty of praemunire
Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
Founds the Jesuit Order on Feast day
Book of Homilies
The first Book of Homilies is published by royal authority for clergy to read in churches.
Succession
Meets Mary outside London & escorts her to the capital
Surrender of Djerba Fortress
The Christian fortress on Djerba surrenders to Ottoman forces
French Treaty at Breda
Louis XIV concluded a parallel peace at Breda as France participated in the wider settlement.
Territorial Settlement
De Witt's government accepted a settlement confirming Dutch possession of Suriname and Run.
Treaty of Breda Signed
Charles authorised the treaty that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
Tunbridge Wells Political Dinner
Hosts a political dinner attended by Sunderland, Romney, Coningsby and other prominent figures during speculation about ministerial changes.
Capture of Crown Point
Captures Crown Point
Siege of Quebec
Launches an assault on the Montmorenci heights
Camp of Chalons Commission
Carnot was appointed a commissioner to help organize the camp at Chalons during the growing military emergency.
Siege of Mantua
Relieves Mantua
Invasion of Denmark
Joins the Danish expedition
Invasion of Turkey
The Turkish reinforcement is routed near Sliven
Lieutenant-General of the Kingdom
Accepts appointment as lieutenant-general while the Bourbon government collapses.
Support for Louis Philippe
Publicly supports Louis Philippe as a constitutional alternative to Charles X.
Kerosene Lamp Demonstration
Introduces a practical kerosene lamp used during emergency surgery.
Petroleum Lighting Innovation
Demonstrates refined petroleum as a safer and brighter lighting fuel.
Programme of the Geneva Congress
Drafts a resolution defining the programme for the International's Geneva Congress.
Telegraph Act
The Telegraph Act enables the Post Office to purchase and operate inland telegraph networks.
Mobilization
Sets out as a major-general with William to command the armies in the field
Mobilization
Sets out from Berlin to assume command of his armies in the field
Mobilization
Compares his army to the Huns & himself as Moses leading the Israelites in China
Historical record
Scott is given overall command, and is promoted to the rank of Commander before Discovery sailed for the Antarctic
Discovery Expedition
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
Second Balkan War Armistice
Seeks an armistice after Bulgaria is attacked on several fronts.
Second Balkan War Armistice
Accepts an armistice after Serbia's battlefield victory.
Assassination of Jean Jaures
Assassinated by a French nationalist fanatic
Declaration of War
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Mobilization
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Photograph of Adolf Hitler
Photographed in a crowd clamouring for war
Telegrams Count Berchtold asking the Auastrians not to mobilize against Russia
Telegrams Count Berchtold asking the Auastrians not to mobilize against Russia
Telegrams the Austrian Chief of Staff to mobilize at once against the
Telegrams the Austrian Chief of Staff to mobilize at once against the Russians
Arrest of Nicholas II
Taken with his family to Tobolsk
Commander in Chief
Replaces Brusilov as commander in chief of the Russian army.
Fifth Army Opens Pilckem Ridge Attack
Gough's Fifth Army opens the Third Ypres offensive with the attack on Pilckem Ridge.
Pilckem Ridge Assault Opened
Haig launches the opening phase of the Third Battle of Ypres against Pilckem Ridge.
Constitution of Germany
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
Weimar Republic
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
Addison Housing Act
The Housing Act subsidises local authority construction of homes for working families.
Unemployment Insurance Bill
Speaks on unemployment insurance legislation during the summer session.
Capture of Nanchang
Named by Zhou En-Lai as the Commander to lead the insurrection in Nanchang
Economy of Great Britain
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
Government Report
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
Report
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
Election
During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats.
Election
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats.
Election
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.
Election
The height of Nazi electoral success under free elections.
Election
The Nazis win 230 of 608 seats in the Reichstag & double their strength.
Election
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
Party Fuhrer
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
Reichstag
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
International Situation
Takes part in the Commons debate on the worsening international crisis and the need to make Britain's guarantees credible.
Alliance Adolf Hitler and Spain and the capture of Gibraltar
Begins planning an alliance with Spain & the capture of Gibraltar
Alliance Agreement with Spain & the capture of Gibraltar
Begins planning an alliance with Spain & the capture of Gibraltar
Invasion of Russia
Originally intended to last 5 months. Announces Russian invasion plans to his military commanders
Operation Barbarossa
Originally intended to last 5 months. Announces Russian invasion plans to his military commanders
Invasion of Yugoslavia
Germany occupies Yugoslavia and Greece
Rule of Yugoslavia
Germany occupies Yugoslavia and Greece
Gorizia Military Conference
Cavallero attends Mussolini's Gorizia conference with commanders responsible for operations in Slovenia and adjacent occupied territory.
Gorizia Military Conference
Mussolini convenes senior Italian commanders at Gorizia to review the military situation in occupied Yugoslav territory.
Report on Slovenia
Roatta briefs Mussolini and senior commanders on the security and insurgency situation in Slovenia and neighbouring occupied areas.
Oak
One of four operations orderred by Hitler to meet the Allied invasion of Italy. Calls for the rescue of Mussolini from captivity
Arrest of Pierre Laval
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
Capture of Avranches
Arrives at Avranches
Capture of Granville
Captures Granville
Capture of Kaunas
Captures Kaunas from the Germans
Exile of Pierre Laval
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
First Army
By 31 July, XIX Corps had destroyed the last forces opposing the First Army, and Bradleys troops were finally freed from the bocage
Operation Cobra
By 31 July, XIX Corps had destroyed the last forces opposing the First Army, and Bradleys troops were finally freed from the bocage
Treason
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
Little Boy Assembly Completed
Final assembly of Little Boy is completed on Tinian and the weapon is ready for combat use.
Krupp Trial Judgment and Sentence
Krupp was convicted and sentenced to twelve years imprisonment in the Krupp Case.
Independence of France
Mendes speaks on behalf of internal autonomy for Tunisia
Independence of Tunisia
Mendes speaks on behalf of internal autonomy for Tunisia
Attack on Bueycito
Guevara's forces attack the army post at Bueycito during the expansion of rebel operations in Oriente.
Beijing Talks with Mao Zedong
Begins difficult talks with Mao Zedong over defense cooperation, Taiwan and the direction of the Communist alliance.
Constitution of Bolivia
Paz Estenssoro promulgates a constitution reflecting reforms of the National Revolution.
Beatles, The
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
Apollo 15 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 15 surface EVA.
Apollo 15 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 15 surface excursion.
Apollo 15 First EVA
Explores the Hadley-Apennine region with Scott during the mission's first rover-supported lunar excursion.
Apollo 15 Rover
Drives the first lunar rover during Apollo 15.
Apollo 15 Rover Navigation
Navigates with Scott during the first operational use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Haldeman Testimony Continues
Presides as H. R. Haldeman continues testimony about White House operations, presidential conversations and events central to the committee's Watergate investigation.
Collective Bargaining
Re-establishes collective bargaining as the central mechanism for regulating industrial relations.
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10
Election
Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10
Employers Associations
Provides rules for employers associations alongside the law governing trade unions.
Finance Act
Finance Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, implementing tax changes from Healey's first Budget.
Industrial Relations Act Repeal
Repeals Edward Heath's Industrial Relations Act and restores Labour's preferred voluntary industrial relations framework.
Industrial Tribunals
Maintains industrial tribunals as the forum for key employment disputes after repeal of the 1971 Act.
National Industrial Relations Court
Abolishes the National Industrial Relations Court created under the Conservative industrial relations system.
Social Contract
Helps deliver the Health and Safety at Work Act during the Social Contract period.
Social Contract
Uses workplace safety reform to show the social side of Labour's union bargain.
Trade Disputes
Restores statutory immunities for trade unions acting in contemplation or furtherance of trade disputes.
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, repealing the Industrial Relations Act 1971.
Trade Unions
Restores a legal framework recognising trade unions and employers associations outside the 1971 registration system.
Scotland Act
Supports the Scotland Act as part of Labour's devolution programme.
Strike
South Wales miners assets seized and fined $55,000 for contempt of court over picketing
Burial
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
Nuclear Power
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Nuclear Power
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
START I Treaty Signed
Signs START I with Mikhail Gorbachev, requiring major reductions in strategic nuclear weapons.
Strategic Arms Reduction
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Treaty of SAR
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Treaty of START 1
Signs START 1 with the USA to reduce offensive strategic arms
Treaty of Strategic Arms Reduction
Bush & Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction
Bombing of Lebanon
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
Ceasefire Agreement
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
Hezbollah
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
PLO
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
Election
The Conservatives increase their majority
Election
The Conservatives increase their majority
Constitution of Great Britain
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
Legislation
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage Act establishes a statutory wage floor across the economy.
Politics
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
UN Resolution 1696
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 demands that Iran suspend all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities by 31 August 2006.
UN Resolution 1696
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
Uranium Enrichment
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
Uranium Enrichment
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
Brian Clough Trophy
Derby County and Nottingham Forest compete for the inaugural Brian Clough Trophy at Pride Park Stadium
Water Ice on Mars
Phoenix confirms water ice in a Martian soil sample
Harmonised Election Victory
Mugabe wins another presidential term as ZANU-PF regains a parliamentary majority.
Indefinite Re-Election Reform
Allied legislature approves reforms allowing indefinite presidential re-election
Premiership Ends
Min Aung Hlaing transfers the prime ministership to Nyo Saw
Prime Minister Takes Office
Nyo Saw becomes Prime Minister after the SAC caretaker government transition
Pluto
New analysis finds evidence that liquid nitrogen has recently risen through cracks to wet parts of northern Sputnik Planitia.
Deaths on July 31
Death of Charles VI
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
Death of Maarten Tromp
Tromp is killed fighting the English fleet commanded by Monck and other generals at sea.
Death of Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot dies in Paris, aged seventy.
Death of Jean Jaures
Death of Jean Jaures, assassinated
Death of Bao Dai
Death of Bao Dai
Death of Bobby Robert William Robson
Death of "Bobby" Robert William Robson
Battles on July 31
Battle of Cravant
The English defeat a pro-Dauphinist army at Cravant
Battle of Scheveningen
Commands in the English fleet during the battle that ends the main fighting of the First Anglo-Dutch War.
Battle of Lonato
Defeats the Austrians in Mantua
Battle of Pilckem Ridge
French forces attack on the left of Ypres.
Battle of Pilckem Ridge
Gough commands the opening attack at Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 3rd
Armin defends German positions around Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 3rd
Haig launches the Third Battle of Ypres.
Battle of Britain
Hitler holds a meeting of his army and navy chiefs in his Berghof
Coronations on July 31
Coronation
Crowns himself Emperor with the title "Conqueror of the World"