Amnesty
Proclaims an amnesty in England for offences against the forest law
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July 6 in History
This permanent archive page contains 235 World History Database records for July 6, spanning 1189 to 2026. Recorded topics include Amnesty; Burial; Death of Richard I the Lionheart.
Total: 235Events: 200Births: 3Deaths: 11Battles: 12Coronations: 9Countries: 28
Events on July 6
Burial
Buried in Fontevrault Abbey, France
Pardon
Receives a pardon from the Archbishops of Canterbury & Rouen. Arrives at Seez, Normandy
Westminster Abbey
Lays the foundation stone for the complete rebuilding of Westminster Abbey
Succession
Alexander III succeeds as King of Scotland on the death of his father Alexander II
Invasion of Scotland
Sets up camp at Burh-upon-Sands
Execution of Jan Hus
Is burned at the Council of Constance.
Capture of Naples
Naples surrenders to France's Charles VIII who is crowned King
Capture of Naples
Naples surrenders to Charles VIII who is crowned King,
Capture of Naples
Supports Charles VIII of France during his capture of Naples
Execution
Sir Thomas More is executed
Execution
Thomas More is beheaded at Tower Hill for refusing to accept Henry VIII's supremacy over the Church.
Execution
Thomas More is executed after refusing to accept the royal supremacy and succession oath.
Execution
While on the scaffold declares that he died "the King's good servant, but Gods first". Executed for refusing to acknowledge the act of supremacy
Execution of Thomas More
Thomas More is executed on Tower Hill after refusing the royal supremacy oath.
Supremacy
While on the scaffold declares that he died "the King's good servant, but Gods first". Executed for refusing to acknowledge the act of supremacy
Marriage
Henry VIII asks for Anne of Cleves formal consent for the trial of their marriage
Marriage
Henry VIII seeks Anne of Cleves's formal consent for an inquiry into the validity of their marriage.
Succession
Proclaimed Queen by Northumberland who had persuaded Edward VI to leave her the throne
Alliance with Scottish Lords
The settlement confirms England's new understanding with Protestant Scottish lords
Auld Alliance Weakened
The treaty sharply reduces French political and military influence in Scotland
Calais Reservation
Cecil protects Elizabeth's claim over Calais while accepting Scottish peace terms
Cateau Cambresis Confirmed
The treaty preserves peace between England and France after Cateau Cambresis
Council of Twelve Clause
Cecil supports arrangements for Scottish government by a council of nobles
End of Siege of Leith
Treaty terms end the siege and prepare for English withdrawal
English Arms Clause
Treaty requires Mary and Francis to cease bearing the arms of England
English Commissioner
Wotton serves as an English commissioner for the Treaty of Edinburgh
French Commissioner
La Brosse participates in French negotiations at Edinburgh
French Commissioner
Monluc helps negotiate French withdrawal from Scotland
French Withdrawal
French representatives agree to withdraw troops from Scotland
Intervention Ends
Elizabeth ends the Scottish intervention once French troops agree to depart
Leith Operations End
English military operations end under the Edinburgh settlement
Mary Stuart Arms Clause
Treaty terms require Francis and Mary to stop using English royal arms
Treaty Drafting
Cecil helps shape the treaty terms for withdrawal of foreign forces
Treaty Negotiation
Maitland helps secure terms between England France and the Scottish lords
Treaty of Edinburgh
Argyll supports the settlement that removes French troops from Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
Cecil secures terms requiring French troops to leave Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
Glencairn supports the treaty settlement made by the Protestant lords
Treaty of Edinburgh
Elizabeth's commissioners agree terms ending English and French intervention in Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty of Edinburgh ends English and French intervention in Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh Francis & Mary recognize Elizabeth I. France & England will not interfere & hand over Government to a Scottish Council of 12. English & French troops will withdraw from Scotland. Confirms the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis
Treaty of Edinburgh
French representatives accept terms for withdrawal from Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
French commissioners act for Francis II in making peace terms
Treaty of Edinburgh
Maitland supports settlement between England France and the Scottish lords
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty asks Mary and Francis to stop using English royal arms
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty terms are made in Mary's name but she later refuses ratification
Treaty of Edinburgh
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh Francis & Mary recognize Elizabeth I. English & French troops will withdraw from Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
Ruthven backs terms ending French regency military power
Treaty of Edinburgh
James Stewart supports peace terms ending French military control
Treaty of Edinburgh
James Stewart supports treaty terms ending French military control
Treaty Support
Haliburton represents burgh support for the Protestant settlement
Treaty Support
Rothes supports the Lords of the Congregation during the treaty settlement
Invasion of France
The Comte de Soissons wins a victory but is killed in battle
Hull Defensive Flooding
Hotham's defenders open sluices and flood approaches around Hull.
Capture of Ostend
Ostend is captured by Allied forces after the Ramillies campaign.
Probate of Will
His will is proved in July following his death at Cranbourne Lodge.
Industrial Revolution
The earliest recorded use of the term "Industrial Revolution" seems to have been in a letter written by French envoy Louis-Guillaume Otto, announcing that France had entered the race to industrialise
Marshal
Appointed Marshal General of the Portuguese army
Marshal
Appointed Marshal General of the Portuguese army
Arrest of Pius VII
The National Council closes when Napoleon refuses to free Pope Pius VII
Arrest of Pope Pius VII
The National Council closes when Napoleon refuses to free Pope Pius VII
Allied Naval Cooperation
Agrees that the three powers may use naval pressure if mediation fails and hostilities continue.
Annual Tribute Provision
Accepts treaty terms under which the proposed Greek state would pay an annual tribute to the Ottoman Empire.
Armistice Provision
Signs provisions intended to end active fighting while the powers mediate a political settlement.
Collective Mediation
Commits Russia to act jointly with Britain and France in seeking reconciliation between Greeks and Ottomans.
Greek Autonomy
The treaty proposes an autonomous Greek polity that would remain under Ottoman suzerainty and pay tribute to the Sultan.
Greek Autonomy
Accepts a settlement in which Greece would govern itself while remaining tributary to the Ottoman Sultan.
Greek Autonomy Provision
Accepts a framework for Greek self-government while formal Ottoman suzerainty is retained.
Greek Mediation
Supports a tripartite agreement offering mediation and an autonomous Greek settlement under Ottoman suzerainty.
Greek Mediation Policy
Backs a settlement based on mediation rather than direct annexation or exclusive influence by any Great Power.
Independence of Greece
The Turks are called on to make peace & grant Greek independence
Independence of Turkey
The Turks are called on to make peace & grant Greek independence
No Territorial Advantage Clause
Accepts the principle that the mediating powers should seek no exclusive territorial or commercial advantage from the settlement.
Ottoman Suzerainty
Accepts a plan in which the Sultan retains formal suzerainty while Greece receives internal autonomy.
Ottoman Suzerainty Provision
Signs terms envisaging an autonomous Greece that remains formally under the Sultan's suzerainty.
Treaty of London
His government concludes the tripartite agreement with France and Russia proposing mediation and Greek autonomy under Ottoman suzerainty.
Treaty of London
The treaty offers mediation and autonomous Greek government under Ottoman suzerainty, but the Ottoman government rejects the proposed settlement.
Treaty of London
Supports Russian participation in the tripartite agreement for mediation and an autonomous Greek settlement.
Treaty of London
His government joins Britain and Russia in the treaty proposing mediation and an autonomous Greece under Ottoman suzerainty.
Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty of London for Russia as ambassador to Britain.
Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty of London for France as ambassador at the British court.
Treaty Signature
Signs the tripartite Treaty of London for Britain as Foreign Secretary.
Tripartite Agreement
Supports Russian adherence to the agreement with Britain and France over the Greek conflict.
Prime Minister of Greece
Mavrokordatos begins another brief term as Prime Minister.
Succession
Announces "the interests & the honour of France are in peril"
First Human Rabies Vaccination
Begins successful rabies vaccination of Joseph Meister after dog bites.
Rabies Post-Exposure Treatment
Establishes practical post-exposure prevention for a previously fatal disease.
Marriage
George V marries Mary of Teck
Marriage
George V marries May of Teck
Reform of Workplace Conditions
Introduces the 2nd reading of the Mines Eight Hour Bill
Congressional Gold Medal Recognition
Receives congressional recognition for leading Carpathia's prompt rescue response to the Titanic disaster.
Coal and Oil Supplies
Answers Commons questions concerning coal and oil supplies for the Royal Navy.
July Crisis
Encourages Austro-Hungarian aggression against Serbia with unconditional support
The Struggle for Unity and a Marxist Center
Writes The Struggle for Unity and a Marxist Center shortly before the outbreak of the First World War.
Capture of Aqaba
Helps Arab forces capture Aqaba after an overland desert approach.
Irish Convention Terms Defended
Defends the proposed Irish Convention as a means of seeking agreement without imposing a settlement.
July Days
Is exposed to arrest as the government moves against Bolsheviks.
July Days
Uses the crisis to strengthen his political authority.
July Days
Avoids arrest as attacks on Bolshevik offices intensify.
July Days
Is among Bolshevik figures threatened by repression.
July Days
Helps arrange Lenin's movement to safety.
July Days
Works to preserve the party organisation after the crackdown.
July Days
Remains in Petrograd as arrests of Bolsheviks begin.
July Days
Goes into hiding with Lenin after government pressure increases.
Kerensky Offensive
Reports that discipline problems are slowing the advance.
Kerensky Offensive
The offensive stalls as discipline collapses in the Russian army.
Left Socialist Revolutionary Uprising
Spiridonova supports the Left Socialist Revolutionary challenge launched after the assassination of the German ambassador.
Yaroslavl Uprising
Savinkov's anti-Bolshevik organisation helps launch an armed uprising in Yaroslavl against Soviet authority.
Discovery of Lysithea
Discovers Lysithea, an irregular satellite of Jupiter.
Ariete Withdrawn
After heavy fighting at El Alamein, the weakened Ariete Division is temporarily withdrawn from the front.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the German forces in Normandy, replaces Rundstredt
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the German forces in Normandy, replaces Rundstredt
Operation Charnwood
Asks for heavy bomber support from Leigh-Mallory
Siege of Caen
Churchill criticizes Montgomery at a Chiefs of Staffs meeting for being too catious
Suicide
Committs suicide during the defence of Saipan
Political Support
The United Kingdom and the USA withdrew support for the legitimate Polish Government in exile, and all its agendas in Poland
Rule of Poland
The United Kingdom and the USA withdrew support for the legitimate Polish Government in exile, and all its agendas in Poland
Trial of the Sixteen
The United Kingdom and the USA withdrew support for the legitimate Polish Government in exile, and all its agendas in Poland
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany
Oder-Neisse Line
Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
Oder-Neisse Line
Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
Provisional Government
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
Provisional Government
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
Provisional Government
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
Recognition of the Oder-Neisse Line
Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
Treaty of Gorlitz
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany. Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland
Treaty of Gorlitz
Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland. Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
Treaty of Gorlitz
Worded as a declaration and is not recognised as a legitimate international Treaty by the members states of NATO and four years later when the Soviet Union granted East Germany independence the Soviet Union reserves rights over East Germany. Signed by Otto Grotewohl Prime Minister of the provisional Government of the GDR & Jozef Cyrankiewicz Prime Minister of Peoples Republic of Poland. Recognizes the Oder-Neisse Line
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea
United Nations
The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea
President of Mexico
Appointed President of Mexico
Second Latin American Journey
Guevara leaves Argentina again to travel through Latin America after completing his medical studies.
Beatles, The
John Lennon meets Paul McCartney at the Woolton Parish Church in Liverpool during a performance by John's group the Quarrymen, impressed by Pauls ability to tune a guitar and by his knowledge of song lyrics, John asks him to join.
Beatles, The
John Lennon meets Paul McCartney at the Woolton Parish Church in Liverpool during a performance by John's group the Quarrymen, impressed by Pauls ability to tune a guitar and by his knowledge of song lyrics, John asks him to join.
Quarrymen
John Lennon meets Paul McCartney at the Woolton Parish Church in Liverpool during a performance by John's group the Quarrymen, impressed by Pauls ability to tune a guitar and by his knowledge of song lyrics, John asks him to join.
Quarrymen
Performs with the Quarrymen at Woolton, where he meets Paul McCartney.
Quarrymen
John Lennon meets Paul McCartney at the Woolton Parish Church in Liverpool during a performance by John's group the Quarrymen, impressed by Pauls ability to tune a guitar and by his knowledge of song lyrics, John asks him to join.
Quarrymen
Meets John Lennon at Woolton and is invited to join the Quarrymen.
Beatles, The
The world premiere of The Beatles A Hard Days Night takes place in London
Beatles, The
The world premiere of The Beatles A Hard Days Night takes place in London
Independence of Great Britain
Malta is given independence after 73 years of British colonial rule
Independence of Malta
Malta is given independence after 73 years of British colonial rule
Gemini IX
During the flight of Gemini IX American astronauts Tom Stafford and Eugene Cernan make a two-hour EVA
Gemini IX
During the flight of Gemini IX American astronauts Tom Stafford and Eugene Cernan make a two-hour EVA
Occupation of Samaipata
Guevara's guerrillas enter and briefly occupy Samaipata during an operation against government positions.
White House Tape 538-015
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon, John Mitchell, and H. R. Haldeman in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 538-015; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 538-015
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon, John Mitchell, and John Ehrlichman in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 538-015; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 538-015
John Mitchell appears with Richard Nixon, John Ehrlichman, and H. R. Haldeman in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 538-015; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 538-015
Richard Nixon appears with John Mitchell, John Ehrlichman, and H. R. Haldeman in the 19-minute White House recording numbered 538-015; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
FBI Investigation Warning
Tells Nixon that White House personnel appear to be attempting to impede the FBI investigation; Nixon tells him to continue an aggressive inquiry.
Top of the Pops
Performs Starman on Top of the Pops, creating one of the defining television moments of British glam rock.
EEC and Next Election Speech
Links the EEC question to the coming general election in a public speech in Norwich.
Demonstrations
The Government drops its proposal to teach Afrikaans
Montreal Spitting Incident
Waters spits at a fan during the tour, helping inspire the concept behind The Wall
Bremen European Council
Represents Italy as leaders develop plans for a European Monetary System.
Bremen European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders develop plans for a European Monetary System.
Bremen European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders develop plans for a European Monetary System.
Central Intelligence Committe (CIA)
Dryer said that Lancelot told him shortly after the Kennedy assassination that a "substantial" sum of money, 200,000 or 250,000 dollars, had been deposited in Mohrenschildts account.
Central Intelligence Committe (CIA)
Dryer said that Mohrenschildt had claimed he came to Haiti to scout for oil, but Dryer stated that "I could never figure out what he did. " Dryer expressed the belief that Mohrenschildt had "some intelligence connection"
Central Intelligence Committee (CIA)
Dryer's relationship with Lancelot included passing messages for her to people in the United States whom Dryer assumed were connected to the CIA.
Central Intelligence Committee (CIA)
Joseph Dryer told the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he and Mohrenschildt were associated with Jacqueline Lancelot.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Dryer said that Lancelot told him shortly after the Kennedy assassination that a "substantial" sum of money, 200000 or 250000 dollars, had been deposited in Mohrenschildt's account.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Dryer said that Mohrenschildt had claimed he came to Haiti to scout for oil, but Dryer stated that "I could never figure out what he did. " Dryer expressed the belief that Mohrenschildt had "some intelligence connection"
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Dryer's relationship with Lancelot included passing messages for her to people in the United States whom Dryer assumed were connected to the CIA.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Joseph Dryer told the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he and Mohrenschildt were associated with Jacqueline Lancelot.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Dryer said that Lancelot told him shortly after the Kennedy assassination that a "substantial" sum of money, 200000 or 250000 dollars, had been deposited in Mohrenschildt's account.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Dryer said that Mohrenschildt had claimed he came to Haiti to scout for oil, but Dryer stated that "I could never figure out what he did. " Dryer expressed the belief that Mohrenschildt had "some intelligence connection"
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Dryer's relationship with Lancelot included passing messages for her to people in the United States whom Dryer assumed were connected to the CIA.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Joseph Dryer told the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he and Mohrenschildt were associated with Jacqueline Lancelot.
HSCA Testimony
Testifies about Lancelot and Mohrenschildt-related contacts.
HSCA Testimony
Is discussed in testimony concerning George de Mohrenschildt contacts.
Parliamentary Recess Arrangements
Answers questions about parliamentary sitting periods and summer recess dates, noting that numerous practical factors had to be considered when arranging the Commons calendar.
UN Security Council Resolution 636
Receives Council condemnation of Israeli deportations of Palestinian civilians.
Resignation of Petur Mladenov
Resigns after making a broadcast advocating tanks against demonstrators in 1989
Arms Control Talks
President Bush sends a personal message to Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, urging a stronger effort to conclude arms control talks
Arms Control Talks
President Bush sends a personal message to Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, urging a stronger effort to conclude arms control talks
Hubble Images Andromeda Double Nucleus
Hubble observations resolve two distinct brightness peaks in the central region of M31, revealing the unusual double structure of its nucleus.
Wimbledon
Steffi Graf wins the womens singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Gabriela Sabatini 6-4, 3-6, 8-6
Tattva Top Ten
Tattva becomes Kula Shaker's first major UK Top Ten hit.
First Gold Auction
The first Treasury auction begins a programme reducing official gold reserves.
Gold Reserve Sales Begin
The Treasury begins a programme of auctions reducing Britain's official gold holdings.
Olympics
London declared host of the 2012 Olympic Games
Olympics
The IOC award the 2012 Olympic games to Britain
Acting Governor Appointed
John Skerritt serves briefly as acting Governor
Reform of Government
An official says that Cuba has authorized sex-change operations and will offer them free for qualifying citizens
Real Madrid Presentation
Is presented as a Real Madrid player at the Bernabeu.
World Record Transfer
Completes a world-record transfer from Manchester United.
World Cup Semi-Final Goal
Captains the Netherlands and scores a long-range opening goal in the World Cup semi-final victory over Uruguay.
Capture of Bunagana
Leads M23 forces as the rebellion captures the strategic border town of Bunagana.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Mohammed Boun Abdallah Dionne becomes Prime Minister under President Macky Sall
Brexit
Cabinet agrees the Chequers plan for Brexit.
Chequers Plan
Cabinet agrees the Chequers plan for the future UK-EU relationship.
World Cup Goal Against Brazil
Scores Belgium's second goal in the 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil.
World Cup Quarter-Final Saves
Makes crucial saves as Belgium defeat Brazil 2-1 and reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Copa America Semi-Final Penalty Saves
Saves three penalties against Colombia as Argentina win the Copa America semi-final shootout.
Education Opportunity Mission
Starmer proposes reform of childcare, schools, skills and vocational education.
Meeting with United Nations Secretary-General
Al-Menfi discusses Libya's political process and national stability with the United Nations Secretary-General.
Births on July 6
Birth of a stillborn child
Birth of a stillborn child
Birth of Walter Runciman
Birth of Walter Runciman
Birth of Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Tenzin Gyatso, later recognised as the fourteenth Dalai Lama, is born.
Deaths on July 6
Death of Richard I the Lionheart
Death of Henry II
Death of Thomas More
Death of Thomas More
Death of Edward VI
Edward VI dies at Greenwich Palace aged fifteen after a prolonged pulmonary illness.
Death of Edward VI
Edward VI dies leaving a disputed Protestant succession
Edward VI Death
Edward VI's death exposes reformers to danger.
Death of Chuichi Nagumo
Committs suicide during the defence of Saipan
Death of Aneurin Bevan
Death of Aneurin Bevan.
Death of Aneurin Bevan
Dies after a long political career.
Death of Robert McNamara
Death of Robert McNamara
Death of Vasily Aksyonov
Death of Vasily Aksyonov
Death of Ennio Morricone
Death of film composer Ennio Morricone.
Battles on July 6
Battle of Fornovo
Retakes the city of Naples from Charles VIII
Battle of Marfee
The Comte de Soissons wins a victory, but is killed in battle
Battle of Sedgemoor
Monmouth is defeated in battle & his claims to the throne come to an end
Battle of Sedgemoor
Serves as second-in-command under the Earl of Feversham as the royal army defeats Monmouth at Sedgemoor.
Battle of Sedgemoor
The second to last Battle fought on English soil, Monmouths makeshift force could not compete with the regular army, and was soundly defeated. Monmouth himself was captured and arrested in Dorset, Parliament later passes the Act of Attainder. Monmouth is defeated & later beheaded. Attacks a Royal army under the Earl of Faversham
Battle of Chesma
Defeats the Turks near the Island of Chios off Anatolia
Battle of Jamestown Ford
Defeats General Lafayette at Jamestown Ford, Virginia
Battle of Wagram
Defeated by Napoleon
Battle of Wagram
Outflanks the Austrian positions & contributes to their defeat
Battle of Wagram
Defeats the Austrians 11 miles north east of Vienna. After the battle Salzburg & the Tyrol are ceded to Bavaria & Illyria to France. After the armistice Galicia is ceded to the Duchy of Warsaw
Battle of Mers-el-Kebir
Ark Royal sinks Dunkerqueat at Mers-el-Kebir
Battle of Mers-el-Kebir
The British Admiral James Somerville of Force H, based in Gibraltar, is ordered to deliver an ultimatum to the French
Coronations on July 6
Coronation
Carries Queen Annes train at Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
Carries the Sword of State into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
Carries the crown into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
The Queens train was borne by Margaret, Countess of Richmond, whose son would become Henry VII after defeating Richard at the Battle of Bosworth. Anne Neville was crowned alongside her husband by Thomas Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury, in the first joint coronation after 175 years
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster by Cardinal Bourchier
Coronation
Makes arrangements for the coronation of Richard III
Coronation
Naples surrenders to France's Charles VIII who is crowned King
Coronation
Naples surrenders to Charles VIII who is crowned King,
Coronation
Under the influence of the Duke of Northumberland, lady Jane Grey is crowned Queen. Mary & Elizabeth were removed from the succession