Execution of Governors
The Senate orders execution of governors including Lusius Quietus & Cornelius Palma
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July 9 in History
This permanent archive page contains 187 World History Database records for July 9, spanning 118 to 2024. Recorded topics include Execution of Governors; Battle of Sempach; Death of Leopold III.
Total: 187Events: 174Births: 5Deaths: 3Battles: 5Countries: 27
Events on July 9
Reballion of Rebels in Cheshire
Gathers an army in Cheshire against Henry II in support of the Welsh
Capture of Troyes
Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault
Capture of Troyes
Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault
Siege of Troyes
Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault
Siege of Troyes
Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault
Treaty of St Germain-en-Laye
Louis XII cedes Touraine & pays Henry 1 million francs not to claim the French throne
Treaty of St Germain-en-Laye
Henry gains a pension & tournai, Louis XII marries Henrys sister Mary
Marriage
Marries Catherine, daughter and coheir of Sir William Fillol
Excommunication
Pope Clement VII provisionally excommunicates Henry and his advisers (which includes Cranmer) unless he repudiates Anne by the end of September
Reformation, The
Pope Clement VII provisionally excommunicates Henry and his advisers (which includes Cranmer) unless he repudiates Anne by the end of September
Marriage
Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King
Marriage
The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is anulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her
Marriage
Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves is annulled after six moninth of marriage. Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King
Marriage
The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is annulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her
Claim to Throne
Mary asserts her hereditary claim after Edward VI dies
Escape to East Anglia
Mary escapes Northumberland's control and rallies support in East Anglia
Letters to Council
Mary writes to the council asserting her rightful claim to the throne
Paul's Cross Sermon
Preaches against Mary and Elizabeth's claims to the throne.
Ridley Sermon
Nicholas Ridley supports Jane Grey's claim and attacks Mary's legitimacy
Succession
The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards
Succession
The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards
Succession
Succeeds as Lady of England, 9-19 July, Queen Janes rule lasts just 10 days
Succession
Supports Lady Jane Grey and declares Mary and Elizabeth illegitimate.
Succession
Becomes Habsburg heir after the death of Ferdinand IV
League of Augsburg
William III of Orange supports European coalition-building intended to restrain the expansion of Louis XIV's France.
League of Augsburg
European powers organise against French expansion.
Crossing of the Duna
Charles leads Swedish troops across the Duna under covering smoke.
Crossing of the Duna
Charles XII defeats Saxon forces and Russian detachments near the Duna and relieves Riga.
Crossing of the Duna
Defeats Saxon forces near Riga after forcing the Duna crossing.
Defeat at the Duna
Augustus fails to prevent Charles XII from crossing the Duna.
Defence of the Duna
Steinau commands Saxon forces opposing the Swedish crossing.
Duna Campaign
Stenbock participates in the Swedish victory over the Saxon army.
French Withdrawal from Carpi
Catinat withdraws after Eugene's surprise attack at Carpi.
Relief of Riga
Charles XII relieves Riga after defeating the Saxon army at the crossing of the Duna.
Relief of Riga
Relieves Riga and restores Swedish control in Livonia.
Russian Detachment at the Duna
Sheremetev's Russian detachment supports the Saxon position near the Duna.
Victory at the Duna
Charles defeats the Saxon army and relieves pressure on Riga.
Constituent Assembly Transformation
Louis XVI faced an Assembly that formally declared itself constituent and began drafting a new political order for France.
Constitution of France
The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly. The Constituent Assembly is recognized by the King
Constitution of France
The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly. The Constituent Assembly is recognized by the King.
Constitution of France
The Constituent Assembly is formed, the model for 19th century Liberal Constitutions
Constitution of France
The Constituent Assembly is formed, the model for 19th century Liberal Constitutions.
Constitutional Report Calls for Declaration
Mounier's constitutional report argues that the new constitution should be preceded by a declaration of fundamental principles.
National Assembly
The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly
National Assembly
The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly.
Continental System
The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless. The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire
Independence of Danzig
Under the Tilsit settlement, Danzig becomes a nominally free city under French influence.
Independence of Danzig
Under the 2nd Treaty of Tilsit Danzig becomes a free city
Independence of Germany
Under the 2nd Treaty of Tilsit Danzig becomes a free city
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War
Rule of Free City of Danzig
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Rule of Free City of Danzig
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Rule of River Elbe
The Tilsit settlement strips Prussia of territories west of the Elbe as Napoleon reorganises central Europe.
Treaty of Tilsit
The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless. The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The second Tilsit treaty imposes severe territorial losses on Prussia and creates the Duchy of Warsaw.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Prussia's Army is reduced to 42,000. Prussia loses most of its Polish territory to the grand Duchy of Warsaw. Prussia loses half of its territory west of the River Elbe to France. Danzig becomes a free city
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I & Alexander I agree areas of interest. French control in central & western Europe & Russian Baltic control are recognised
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I & Alexander I cease hostilities
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Prussia loses most of its Polish territory which goes to the Duchy of Warsaw. Prussia loses its territory west of the River Elbe to France. Danzig becomes a free city
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire
Independence of Argentina
Argentina declares independence
Capture of Lima
San Martins forces capture Lima
Creation of Presidency
Becomes the first ruler to hold the constitutional title President of Chile.
President of Chile
Becomes the first Chilean head of state to use the title President of the Republic.
President of Venezuela
Appointed acting President of Venezuela during the Revolution of the Reforms
Gold Standard
Germany establishes the gold mark and completes its transition from silver-based currencies.
Cross of Gold Speech
Bryan condemns exclusive gold monometallism and campaigns for free silver coinage.
Commonwealth
Assents to the Australia Federation Bill, creates the Commonwealth of Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Assents to the Australia Federation Bill, creates the Commonwealth of Australia
Constitution of Great Britain
Assents to the Australia Federation Bill, creates the Commonwealth of Australia
Franco-German Congo Negotiations
Authorizes negotiations offering territory in Middle Congo as part of a settlement of the Agadir crisis.
Serbian Victory at Bregalnica
Orders withdrawal after Bulgaria fails to defeat Serbia.
Serbian Victory at Bregalnica
Secures a decisive Serbian victory after ten days of fighting.
German Surrender at Khorab
Receives the unconditional surrender of German forces in the territory.
Invasion of Poland
Russia begins to withdraw from Poland
South West Africa Campaign Victory
Completes the Union conquest of German South West Africa.
Capture of Kalusz
His troops capture Kalusz before the offensive collapses.
July Days
Faces arrest as government repression continues.
July Days
Hides near Razliv after the government issues arrest orders.
July Days
Helps decide that Lenin should not surrender to the authorities.
July Days
Condemns slanders against Lenin and the Bolsheviks.
July Days
Hides with Lenin near Razliv after the crackdown.
Kerensky Offensive
Receives reports that the Russian attack is beginning to falter.
Peace
The Kaiser rejects Bethmanns peace policy
Eastern Upper Silesia Transfer
Heads the government as eastern Upper Silesia is transferred to Poland following the postwar settlement.
Coherent State Harmonic Oscillator Paper
Publishes work on the relation between microscopic and macroscopic mechanics that introduces what later become known as coherent states for the harmonic oscillator.
Commander in Chief of National Revolutionary Army
Is appointed commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army as the Northern Expedition begins.
Coup
Ousted by General de Fragosa Carmona
Northern Expedition
Launches the Northern Expedition as commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army.
Alliance Adolf Hitler, Alfred Hugenburg and the German National Party
Makes an agreement in Berlin with Hugenburg & the German National Party. Issues a joint statement agreeing to co-operate in "overthrowing" the existing system
Alliance Alfred Hugenburg and Adolf Hitler
Joint statement with Hitler to cooperate in "overthrowing" the existing system
Coup
Issues a joint statement agreeing to co-operate in "overthrowing" the existing system
Coup
Joint statement with Hitler to cooperate in "overthrowing" the existing system
Conference of Lausanne
At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks
Reparations
At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks
Concordat
The world learns of the concordat signed between Germany & the Holy See
Concordat
The world learns of the concordat signed between Germany & the Holy See
Alliance Turkey and Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan
Turkey signs a non-aggression pact with Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan
Pact between Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan
Turkey signs a non-aggression pact with Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan
Treaty of South West Asian
Turkey signs a non-aggression pact with Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan
Alliance Churchill urges Britain to and Russia
Churchill urges Britain to form a military alliance with Russia
Military Alliance with Russia
Churchill urges Britain to form a military alliance with Russia
Army Group South
As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock
Formation of ARMIR
The Italian 8th Army, known as ARMIR, is activated under Gariboldi for expanded operations on the Eastern Front.
Invasion of Russia
As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock
Operation Case Blue
As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
Capture of Pachino
Pachino Airfield is captured in preparation for the invasion of Sicily
Capture of Ponte Grande
Planes from Tunisia capture Ponte Grande in preparation for the invasion of Sicily
Invasion of Sicily
The Allied invasion of Sicily begins
Invasion of Sicily
The Allies launch their invasion of Sicily
Invasion of Sicily
Pachino Airfield is captured in preparation for the invasion of Sicily
Invasion of Sicily
Planes fly from Tunisia & capture Ponte Grande for the invasion of Sicily
Budapest Deportations Halted
Mass deportations from Hungary are halted by Regent Horthy.
Capture of Caen
Dempsey's troops entered northern Caen after German forces withdrew across the Orne.
Capture of Caen
Montgomery's forces occupied northern Caen while German troops retained the southern suburbs.
Horthy Stops Mass Transports
Eichmann's deportation operation loses its main transport programme.
Hundreds of Thousands Deported
Most deportees are sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Hungarian Deportation Campaign
His unit helps deport roughly 440,000 Hungarian Jews.
Liberation of Caen
Guillou remained associated with the municipal administration as Allied troops entered the devastated northern city.
Northern Caen Taken after Charnwood
British and Canadian troops secure northern Caen after Operation Charnwood.
Operation Charnwood
Eberbach organized German armoured reserves south of Caen after the northern city was lost.
Paymaster General
Is appointed Paymaster General while continuing to serve as Lord Privy Seal.
Marriage
George VI makes public his consent for Elizabrth to marry Prince Philip
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Treaty of Rome
Snoy represents Belgium in the intergovernmental work that develops the proposals launched at Messina.
Treaty of Rome
Spaak chairs the constituent meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee created to prepare proposals for a common market and Euratom.
Blowin in the Wind
Records Blowin in the Wind during Freewheelin sessions.
Urban Mass Transportation Act
Signs the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, expanding federal support for urban public transit.
Lay Lady Lay
Releases Lay Lady Lay as a major country-pop single.
EPA Reorganization Plan
Sends Congress Reorganization Plan No. 3 creating the Environmental Protection Agency
First Secret Kissinger Visit
Begins intensive secret talks with Henry Kissinger during his first visit to Beijing.
Pentagon Papers Gallup Poll
Buchanan receives a memorandum about a Gallup poll measuring public awareness of the Pentagon Papers after the Supreme Court ruling.
General Election
Banzer permits a presidential election as pressure increases for a return to civilian rule.
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
Voyager 2 Jupiter Flyby
Voyager 2 flies past Jupiter and extends observations of the planet and Jovian satellites.
Strike
The TGWU begins a Dock Strike over breaches of the National Dock Labour Scheme
Tokyo G7 Plus One Participation
Joins political discussions with G7 leaders in Tokyo as Russia's participation in major international economic summits expands.
Cradle Celebration
Celebrates with the famous cradle gesture after his son's birth.
Quarter-Final Free-Kick Winner
Scores a late free kick as Brazil defeat the Netherlands 3-2 in the quarter-final.
World Cup Goal Against Netherlands
Scores Brazil's second goal in the quarter-final against Netherlands.
World Cup Quarter-Final
Guides the Netherlands to the World Cup quarter-final, where Brazil wins 3-2.
World Record
The highest transfer fee for a player at 47 million pounds for Zidane from Juventus to Real Madrid
Organisation of African Unity
The Organisation of African Unity is disbanded by its last chairman, South African Thabo Mbeki and replaced by the African Union
Scandal
Dr Kellys name is confirmed to a journalist by the MOD
Cabinet Change
Accepts Prime Minister Atef Ebeid's resignation and appoints Ahmed Nazif to form a government.
Resignation of Atef Ebeid
Resigns as Prime Minister with his cabinet after nearly five years in office.
2006 Final Equalizer
Heads Italy level in the World Cup final against France.
Italy World Cup Captain
Captains Italy to its fourth FIFA World Cup title.
Panenka Penalty in World Cup Final
Scores a chipped penalty off the crossbar to give France an early lead.
Winning World Cup Shootout Penalty
Converts the decisive penalty as Italy defeat France in the final shootout.
World Cup Final Red Card
Is sent off in extra time after headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Real Madrid Presentation
Is presented as a Real Madrid player after joining from Lyon.
World Cup Semi-Final Shootout Saves
Saves two penalties as Argentina eliminate the Netherlands and reach the World Cup final.
Brexit
Resigns as Foreign Secretary over the Brexit strategy.
Brexit
Appointed Brexit Secretary after David Davis resigns.
Kavanaugh Nomination
Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Washington NATO Summit
Hosts NATO leaders in Washington.
Births on July 9
Birth of Thomas Charles Scanlen
Birth of Thomas Charles Scanlen
Birth of Edward Richard George Heath
Birth of Edward Richard George Heath, son of a carpenter & maid. Birth of Edward Richard George Heath
Birth of Edward Richard George Heath
Born in Broadstairs, Kent, into a modest family before his later Conservative political career.
Birth of Donald Henry Rumsfeld
Birth of Donald Henry Rumsfeld
Birth of Peter Mark Sinclair Almond
Birth of Peter Mark Sinclair Almond
Deaths on July 9
Death of Leopold III
Death of Leopold III, at the Battle of Sempach
Death of Philip V
Death of Philip V, insane at the age of 62
Death of Nie Shicheng
Dies resisting allied forces near Tianjin.
Battles on July 9
Battle of Sempach
The Helvetic Confederation ally with Swabian & Rhenish towns to defeat the Habsburgs. Death of Leopold III, at the Battle of Sempach
Battle of Carpi
Catinat is defeated by Eugene of Savoy at Carpi during the opening Italian campaign.
Battle of Carpi
Eugene defeats Catinat's French forces at Carpi.
Duna Battle Command
Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the successful river crossing.
Battle of Tianjin
Is killed resisting allied forces near Tianjin.