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July 5 in History
This permanent archive page contains 212 World History Database records for July 5, spanning 907 to 2024. Recorded topics include Battle of Pressburg; Death of Archbishop Theotmar; Death of Liutpold at Pressburg.
Total: 212Events: 199Births: 2Deaths: 7Battles: 4Countries: 30
Events on July 5
Ransom
The Emperor Henry VI sets Richards ransom at 100,000 pounds
Alliance John Balliol and Joan
Betrothed to Joan, eldest daughter of Charles of Valois, brother to the French King
Marriage
Betrothed to Joan, eldest daughter of Charles of Valois, brother to the French King
Siege of Troyes
1st day of the siege of Troyes by Joan of Arcs army
Siege of London
The rebels are dispersed after a general amnesty. The rebellion collapses after a Royal Pardon is granted for the rebels. Defeated at London Bridge due to the rebels indiscipline. Cade calls for the appointment of the Duke of York in Government. 3000 rebels are dispersed after a general amnesty. 3,000 are dispersed as Cade calls for inclusion of the Duke of York in Government
Capture of Cairo
Makes his entry into Cairo, the Turks become masters of Egypt
Catholic League
To create a union of Catholic states as a counterpart to the Protestant Union Maximilian starts negotiations with other Catholic princes
High Commission Abolished
Legislation removes the ecclesiastical Court of High Commission.
High Commission Abolished
Legislation removes the ecclesiastical Court of High Commission.
High Commission Abolished
Parliament abolishes the ecclesiastical court closely associated with Laud's policies.
High Commission Abolition Supported
Holles supports legislation ending the ecclesiastical High Commission.
High Commission Act Supported
Cromwell backs abolition of the court enforcing controversial church policies.
Loss of Ecclesiastical Courts
Laud's system loses its principal enforcement institution when High Commission is abolished.
Prerogative Courts Abolished
Pym supports legislation abolishing Star Chamber and related prerogative jurisdiction.
Star Chamber Abolished
Charles assents to legislation abolishing the Court of Star Chamber.
Star Chamber Abolished
Charles assents to legislation abolishing the Court of Star Chamber.
Star Chamber Abolished
The abolition of Star Chamber removes another institution used against religious opponents.
Star Chamber Abolition Supported
Pym supports abolition of the prerogative court associated with arbitrary royal punishment.
Star Chamber Act Legal Case
St John supports the statutory case for abolishing Star Chamber.
Star Chamber Act Supported
Hampden backs legislation removing Star Chamber jurisdiction.
Committee of Safety
Vane joins the Committee of Safety directing Parliament's war administration.
Committee of Safety Appointment
Pym becomes a leading member of Parliament's Committee of Safety.
Committee of Safety Appointment
Vane joins Parliament's Committee of Safety to coordinate military administration.
Committee of Safety Appointment
Waller joins the committee responsible for Parliament's military direction.
Committee of Safety Established
Pym joins the committee coordinating Parliament's armies and military supplies.
Committee of Safety Membership
Holles receives appointment to Parliament's wartime executive committee.
Committee of Safety Service
Hampden joins Parliament's central committee for military affairs.
Military Administration Committee
Vane helps organise military policy and supplies through the Committee of Safety.
Jesus College Cambridge
Strype enters Jesus College, Cambridge.
Publication of Principia
Finances and manages publication of Newton's Principia.
Invasion of Georgia
The Spanish land on St Simons Island
Invasion of England
Boards the du Teillay at Minden on the mouth of the Loire
Declaration of Independence
The Venezuelan Congress declared independence from Spain and created a sovereign republic.
Independence of Spain
Venezuela declares its independence
Independence of Venezuela
Witnesses the declaration of the independence of Venezuela. Venezuela declares independence after disavowing allegiance to Ferdinand VII
Independence of Venezuela
Venezuela declares its independence
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador
Capture of Algiers
Takes Algiers after the capitulation of Hussein Dey.
Surrender of Algiers
Capitulates to the French expedition after the fall of Algiers.
Marriage
Brunel marries Mary Elizabeth Horsley and later establishes a home and office in Westminster.
Proclamation of Birjis Qadr
Begum Hazrat Mahal proclaims her son Birjis Qadr ruler of Awadh and governs in his name during the rebellion.
French Mediation
The Peace of Prague dissolves the German Confederation and ends Austria's federal role.
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain, 5th term
Action at Wolve Spruit
Richardson rides back under close rifle fire to rescue a wounded Canadian whose horse has been shot.
Knighthood
Knighted following the March Festival of his music at Covent Garden
Berntsen Government
Begins the Berntsen Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
End of First Zahle Government
The First Zahle Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Common Maritime Distress Wavelength
Oversees agreement on a common 600-metre wavelength, about 500 kilohertz, for maritime distress communications.
Distress Traffic Priority Rule
Oversees adoption of rules giving distress communications priority over ordinary radiotelegraph traffic.
Ordinary Wireless Traffic Suspension
Oversees regulations requiring stations hearing a distress signal to suspend ordinary traffic until emergency communications are complete.
Scheduled Distress Listening Periods
Oversees rules requiring regular three-minute silent listening periods so operators can detect weak distress calls.
Alliance Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg and Austria
Informs the Austria Germany will support Austria against Serbia, the "blank cheque". Assures Francis-Joseph Germany will not desert Austria during its conflict with Serbia
Blank Cheque
After having dispatched Count Hoyos on a mission to Berlin on 5 July to secure German support for Austria-Hungarys future actions, which resulted in the famous "blank cheque", he became the leading spokesman, together with the Chief of the General Staff General Conrad von Hotzendorf, for war against Serbia during the meeting of the Imperial Crown Council on 7 July
July Crisis
After having dispatched Count Hoyos on a mission to Berlin on 5 July to secure German support for Austria-Hungarys future actions, which resulted in the famous "blank cheque", he became the leading spokesman, together with the Chief of the General Staff General Conrad von Hotzendorf, for war against Serbia during the meeting of the Imperial Crown Council on 7 July
July Crisis
Informs the Austria Germany will support Austria against Serbia, the "blank cheque". Assures Francis-Joseph Germany will not desert Austria during its conflict with Serbia
Reception of At Potsdam special envoy from Austrian Emperor
The Kaiser receives at Potsdam special envoy from Austrian Emperor and promises "the full support of Germany" in the event of Austrian action against Serbia. He consults his military and naval advisers before leaving for a cruise in northern waters
Hampshire Loss Questions Addressed
Addresses parliamentary questions arising from the loss of HMS Hampshire and Lord Kitchener.
July Days
Supports the Soviet line against armed demonstrations.
July Days
Backs restoration of order under Soviet authority.
July Days
Supports repression after loyal troops regain the streets.
July Days
Faces accusations that Bolsheviks are serving German interests.
July Days
The failed demonstrations force Bolshevik leaders onto the defensive.
July Days
The crisis weakens his government and accelerates his resignation.
July Days
Kadet pressure contributes to the government crisis around the July Days.
July Days
Works within the Provisional Government during the crisis.
July Days
Faces government accusations against Bolshevik military activists.
July Days
Comes under pressure as the Military Organisation is blamed for the unrest.
July Days
Kronstadt sailors are blamed for armed pressure on the Soviet.
July Days
Supports the government response against Bolshevik influence.
July Days
Defends the movement while opposing reckless confrontation.
July Days
Supports punitive measures against armed demonstrators.
Reballion of officers in Yaroslavl 150 miles outside Moscow
Organizes a revolt of officers in Yaroslavl 150 miles outside Moscow
Nansen Passport
Promotes identity documents for stateless refugees.
Armament
Makes a speech at Stoke-on-Trent in favour of the rearmament of Great Britain
Reform of Electoral System
The voting age for women is reduced from 30 to 21
Centre Party
The Centre Party announces its dissolution
Centre Party Dissolution
Accepts the dissolution of the Centre Party after pressure from the Nazi regime and negotiations around the Reich Concordat.
Dissolution
The Centre Party announces its dissolution
Armament
Speaks up in favour of British rearmament at a speech made in Stoke-on-Trent
National Labor Relations Act
The Act protects collective bargaining and establishes the National Labor Relations Board.
Kuomingtang & Chinese Communists sign a pact & declare that Japan
The Kuomingtang & Chinese Communists sign a pact & declare that Japan is their common enemy
Capture of Japan
Japan publishes pictures of captured Russian soldiers
Catapult
Vichy breaks off dilomatic relations with Britain in response to Operation Catapult
Espionage-Silent Column
Instructs the Ministry of Information to campaign against rumors which help the enemy
Fourth Panzer Army
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Invasion of Russia
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Operation Case Blue
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Siege of Voronezh
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Siege of Voronezh
Reaches Voronezh
Siege of Voronezh
Hoth reaches Voronezh, Vatutin is ordered to create a new Voronezh Front. Creates a new front & forces Bock to divert both Paulus & Hoth to deal with it
Citadel
Opening day, carried out by Models 9th Amry & the 4th Panzer of Army Group South. Delayed from the original date in May so Hitler can develop some "super-weapons". 1st day of the Battle of Kursk to repeat the German Summer advavances of 1941 & 1942
Citadel
An offensive is launched to break through Kursk
General Election
Retains Ebbw Vale as Labour wins nationally.
General Election
Wins the newly created Coventry East constituency at the Labour general election victory.
General Election
Retains Wakefield for Labour in the general election that brings Clement Attlee to power.
General Election - General Election
Wins the newly created Coventry East constituency at the Labour general election victory.
General Election Candidate
Healey contests Pudsey and Otley for Labour, substantially increasing the party vote but failing to win the seat.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Richard Howard Stafford Crossman: Wins the newly created Coventry East constituency at the Labour general election victory.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Wins the newly created Coventry East constituency at the Labour general election victory.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Solihull
Contests Solihull for Labour at the 1945 general election and is defeated.
Cominform
Cominform (from Communist Information Bureau) is the common name for what is officially referred to as the Information Bureau of the Communist and Workers' Parties
Cominform
The Cominform has as its stated goal. "..to organize an exchange of experience, and where necessary to coordinate the activity of the Communist parties, on the basis of mutual agreement."
Cominform
The Cominform has its own newspaper, For Lasting Peace, for People's Democracy!
Cominform
The Cominform is based on the Comintern which was dissolved in 1942, it co-ordinates European Communist Parties
Cominform
The Cominform the first official forum of the International Communist Movement since the dissolution of the Comintern and confirmed the new realities after World War II, including the creation of an Eastern Bloc
Constitution of Venezuela
The Constitution of 1947 established universal suffrage and expanded democratic and social rights.
Information Bureau of the Communist and Workers' Partie
Cominform (from Communist Information Bureau) is the common name for what is officially referred to as the Information Bureau of the Communist and Workers' Parties
Ambulance Services
Ambulance provision forms part of the new public service.
Dental Treatment
Dental treatment becomes available through the NHS.
Executive Councils Start
Executive councils begin managing family practitioner services.
Family Doctors
Brings most family doctors into the health service.
First NHS Hospital
Receives symbolic hospital keys at Park Hospital.
First NHS Patient
Becomes the first patient treated at the symbolic launch hospital.
Free at Point of Use
Establishes services free at the point of delivery.
General Practice
General practice enters the new service after difficult negotiations.
General Taxation
Launches a service mainly funded through general taxation.
Hospital Boards
Oversees regional hospital boards at launch.
Hospital Consultants
Consultants join the NHS while retaining private practice rights.
Hospital Nationalisation
free medical treatment for the entire population from the cradle to the grave. Bevan opens the NHS, 90% of doctors sign up
Hospital Transfer
Hospitals transfer into the new national service.
Local Authority Services
Local authorities begin new community health duties.
Maternity Services
Maternity care is brought into the health service framework.
Mental Health Hospitals
Mental hospitals transfer into the national hospital system.
National Health Service Launch
By NHS Appointed Day, July 5, 1948, 90% of doctors had signed up for the new service. Bevan opens one of the world's first and most comprehensive health services to the British people
National Health Service Launch
Ends doctors' professional independence and their right to buy or sell general practices. Charity hospitals and former poor law hospitals run by local authorities are nationalised.
NHS Appointed Day
The National Health Service begins across Britain.
NHS Finance
The new service is financed mainly from taxation.
NHS Launch
Presides over the government that launches the NHS.
NHS Launch
Bevan opens the NHS at Park Hospital, Manchester; about 90 percent of doctors have signed up.
NHS Launch
Launches the NHS at Park Hospital near Manchester.
NHS Opening Speech
Marks the opening of the health service at Park Hospital.
NHS Principles
Launches a service universal and free at the point of use.
NHS Scotland Launch
Launches the Scottish NHS arrangements on the same appointed day.
Optical Treatment
Optical treatment becomes available through the NHS.
Park Hospital Launch
Receives Bevan during the Park Hospital launch ceremony.
Poor Law
Charity hospitals and former poor law hospitals run by local authorities are nationalised
Poor Law Hospitals
Former poor law hospitals become part of the NHS.
Prescriptions
Prescriptions are supplied free under the new service.
Regional Hospital Boards Start
Regional hospital boards begin administering hospital services.
Teaching Hospitals
Teaching hospitals receive special boards of governors.
Tuberculosis Services
Tuberculosis services are absorbed into the new health system.
Voluntary Hospitals
Voluntary hospitals transfer into the national hospital service.
United Nations
Proclaims in the Commons that "aggression should be halted at the outset"
International Court of Justice
Iran rejects an interim order by the International Court of Justice
Nationalization
Iran rejects an interim order by the International Court of Justice
Anti-Pass Conviction
Defends pass burning as a moral protest against discriminatory law.
Pass Burning Trial
Faces trial for publicly destroying his reference book.
The Parallel Street
Directs Die Parallelstrasse, a key work linked to the Oberhausen generation.
Coup
Leads a successful coup in Algeria
Coup
Leads a successful coup in Algeria
President of Algeria
Appointed President of Algeria
Reform of Sexual Offences Law
The Sexual Offences Bill, legalizing homosexuality, passes its second reading
Hollywood Bowl Concert
Performs a filmed concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Assassination of Thomas Joseph Mboya
Assassinated by a member of the Kikuyu
Hyde Park Concert
Reads from Shelley's Adonais at the Stones in the Park tribute after Brian Jones's death.
Hyde Park Debut
Makes his live debut with the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park.
New Church
While touring Scandinavia he first joined forces with guitarist and singer Peter Thorup, together forming the band New Church, who were one of the support bands at the Rolling Stones Free Concert in Hyde Park, London, on 5 July 1969
Rolling Stones Free Concert
While touring Scandinavia he first joined forces with guitarist and singer Peter Thorup, together forming the band New Church, who were one of the support bands at the Rolling Stones Free Concert in Hyde Park, London, on 5 July 1969
26th Amendment Certified
The 26th Amendment lowers the voting age to 18
Waka/Jawaka
Releases Waka/Jawaka, emphasizing large-scale jazz-rock arrangements while recovering from the previous year's injuries.
Coup
Governs as Chief administrator under martial law after deposing Prime Minister Bhutto
Knebworth Festival
Knebworth Festival, Pink Floyd premiere "Wish You Were Here" with the help of Spitfires, pyrotechnics and an exploding plane which flies into the stage, probably the most spectacular gig of the decade
Knebworth Festival
Knebworth Festival, Pink Floyd premiere "Wish You Were Here" with the help of Spitfires, pyrotechnics and an exploding plane which flies into the stage, probably the most spectacular gig of the decade
MRND Founded
Founds the National Revolutionary Movement for Development.
Single-Party Political System
The party becomes the institutional base of his presidency.
Constitution Suspension
Zia suspends parts of the Constitution after the military takeover.
Coup
Overthrown by a coup
Martial Law
Army chief Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq overthrows Bhutto and imposes martial law.
Martial Law
General Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq imposes martial law after overthrowing Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Martial Law
The military government places Pakistan under martial law.
National Assembly Dissolution
Zia dissolves the elected assemblies after seizing power.
Operation Fair Play
Zia's military takeover is designated Operation Fair Play.
Political Detention
The martial-law government detains Bhutto and opposition political leaders.
Return as Taoiseach
Returns to office as Taoiseach after Fianna Fail's general election victory.
National Insurance Surcharge Debate
Challenges the Labour Government's National Insurance surcharge policy during Commons debate as Shadow Chancellor.
First Official Pulp Concert
Performs with Pulp at Rotherham Arts Centre in the band's first official concert.
Hong Kong Commons Statement
Reports to the House of Commons on his Hong Kong visit and says the events in Beijing have seriously damaged confidence in China's intentions toward the territory.
Meeting with Nelson Mandela
Meets imprisoned Nelson Mandela at Tuynhuys.
Proteus Discovery Confirmed
Identifies the large inner moon later named Proteus in Voyager 2 images and confirms its orbit.
Tuynhuys Meeting
The meeting signals growing contact between government and Mandela.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu appoints Lunda Bululu during the transition toward multiparty politics.
Multiparty Reform Announced
Announces plans to move Rwanda toward multiparty politics.
Political Liberalisation Promised
Political reform follows mounting domestic and international pressure.
Butare Captured
RPF forces capture Butare.
Palestinian Authority
Arrives in Jericho as the Palestinian Authority extends its initial self-rule presence beyond Gaza.
RPF Advances South
The military advance further collapses interim government control.
Appointment
Appointed First Secretary of State and Deputy Prime Minister.
Tenet Mission
Meets Israeli officials to discuss steps for reducing violence and restoring security cooperation.
World Cup Quarter-Final
Guides Belgium to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1986 before Argentina win 1-0.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Belgium
Scores the only goal as Argentina defeat Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final.
Bailout Referendum
The government holds a referendum on creditors' proposed financial terms.
Large Hadron Collider Record Energy
Sees the Large Hadron Collider establish routine physics collisions at 13.6 TeV, the highest centre-of-mass energy then achieved by a collider.
Large Hadron Collider Run 3
Marks the start of Run 3 physics as the Large Hadron Collider delivers proton collisions at the record energy of 13.6 TeV.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Starmer accepts the King's invitation to form a Labour government.
First Downing Street Speech
Starmer promises a government of service and a programme of national renewal.
Formation of Cabinet
Starmer appoints the first Cabinet of the new Labour administration.
Births on July 5
Birth of Theodor von Reding
Birth of Theodor von Reding
Birth of Henry Cabot Lodge
Birth of Henry Cabot Lodge
Deaths on July 5
Death of Archbishop Theotmar
Archbishop Theotmar of Salzburg, a senior royal churchman, is killed with the Bavarian army at Pressburg.
Death of Liutpold at Pressburg
Margrave Liutpold is killed during the Bavarian catastrophe at Pressburg, weakening royal authority on the southeastern frontier.
Death of Madeleine
Death of Queen Madeleine
Death of Carl Gustaf Wrangel
Death of Carl Gustaf Wrangel
Death of Bria Jones
The Rolling Stones perform a free concert in Hyde Park, two days after his Brian Jones death, before the concert began, Jagger read excerpts from "Adonais", a poem by Percy Shelley about the death of his friend John Keats
Death of Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones perform a free concert in Hyde Park, two days after his Brian Jones death, before the concert began, Jagger read excerpts from "Adonais", a poem by Percy Shelley about the death of his friend John Keats
Death of Thomas Joseph Mboya
Death of Thomas Joseph Mboya, assassinated
Battles on July 5
Battle of Pressburg
A Bavarian army is devastated by Magyar forces at the Battle of Pressburg; Margrave Liutpold and Archbishop Theotmar are among those killed.
Battle of Lansdown
Defeated by the Royalists under Hopton
Battle of Kursk
Leads the northern arm of the siege of Kursk
Battle of Ossan
A United Nations force ias forced to retreat by the North Koreans