Bishop
The monks of Worcester elect Giffard as Bishop of Worcester
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June 13 in History
This permanent archive page contains 190 World History Database records for June 13, spanning 1268 to 2025. Recorded topics include Bishop; Franciscan Vicar General; Siege of London.
Total: 190Events: 163Deaths: 3Battles: 24Countries: 32
Events on June 13
Franciscan Vicar General
John appointed Cardinal Bertrand de la Tour as vicar-general of the Franciscan order.
Siege of London
His Palace is destroyed during while he is away negtiating with the Scots
Siege of London
Peasants wait to meet Richard II, they have no arguement with him but he turns back
Siege of London
The Peasants revolt reaches the Tower of London. Takes refuge in the Tower & addresses the crowd in the Green. Arranges to meet the crowd the next day
Siege of London
Arrives from Essex at the head of a band of insurgents
Siege of London
Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rbels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
Siege of London
Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rebels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
Siege of London
Unable to cross the River at Greenwich peasants attack St Marys, Southwark
Siege of London
The siege forces Henry VI to send out his emissaries to negotiate with the rebels
Arrest of Thomas Rotherham
Has Rotherham arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Arrest of Thomas Stanley and John Morton
Has Stanley arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Morton arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Execution
Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Treason
Has Rotherham arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Treason
Has Stanley arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Morton arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Capture of Gainsborough
Leads his main force into Gainsborough while his main scouts enter Naseby
Mobilization
Charles avoids Battle by marching from Borough Hill to Belvoit Castle
Mobilization
Leads a cavalry at the Battle of Naseby against the Royalists
Siege of Farndon
Stops the retreat & stands on high ground from East Farndon towards Great Oxendon
French Capture of Maastricht
Takes Maastricht after a rapid siege directed by French engineers.
Parallel Trench System
Uses parallel trenches to coordinate safer and more effective assaults.
Siege Engineering
Directs systematic siege approaches against Maastricht's fortifications.
Siege of Maastricht
Leads the royal campaign against the strategically important fortress.
Reballion of Rebels in Lyme Regis
The King sends Lord Churchill to control the rebels
Declaration of War
Prussia declares war on France against the anti-monarchism of the Legislative Assembly
Dismissal of Girondin Ministers
Louis XVI dismissed leading Girondin ministers after disputes over his vetoes and the conduct of revolutionary government.
Captain
Napoleon I rejoined his company at Nice.
Captain
Rejoins his company at Nice
Captain
Rejoins his company at Nice
Coup
Heads a provisional Government for 2 hours before fleeing to England
Exile of Alexandre-Auguste Ledru-Rollin
Heads a provisional Government for 2 hours before fleeing to England
Provisional Government
Heads a provisional Government for 2 hours before fleeing to England
Congress Delegation
Joins the Ottoman delegation as ambassador at the German imperial court.
Congress Delegation
Serves as a Russian plenipotentiary at the Congress of Berlin.
Congress Delegation
Represents the Ottoman Empire at Berlin as a senior military plenipotentiary.
Congress Delegation
Serves with Disraeli and Salisbury in the British delegation to the Congress of Berlin.
Congress of Berlin
Faces the Congress of Berlin, which revises San Stefano, preserves Ottoman suzerainty over Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia, and later requires Ottoman cessions to Russia in Asia.
Congress of Berlin
Opening day of the Congress of Berlin to resolve the "Eastern Question"
Congress of Berlin
Opening day of the Congress of Berlin to resolve the "Eastern Question"
Congress of Berlin
The congress aims to revise the Treaty of San Stefano and keep Constantinople in Ottoman hands and disavow Russia's victory over the decaying Ottoman Empire in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78.
Congress of Berlin
The Congress of Berlin redistributes back to the Ottoman Empire certain Bulgarian territories that the previous Treaty had given to the Principality of Bulgaria, most notably Macedonia.
Congress of Berlin
The congress revises or eliminates 18 of the 29 articles in the Treaty of San Stefano using as a foundation the treaties of Paris (1856) and London (1871).
Congress of Berlin
The meetings are held at Chancellor Bismarck's residence, the Reichskanzlei (Chancellery), the former Radziwill Palace, from June 13, 1878 until July 13, 1878.
Congress of Berlin
Represents Germany at the Congress of Berlin
Congress Presidency
Opens the Congress of Berlin as host and presiding statesman for the negotiations.
French Delegation
Leads the French delegation when the Congress of Berlin begins.
Italian Delegation
Represents Italy as foreign minister at the opening of the Congress of Berlin.
Ottoman Delegation
Serves as a senior Ottoman plenipotentiary defending the empire's interests at the Congress of Berlin.
Russian Delegation
Leads the Russian delegation seeking to preserve as much as possible of the San Stefano settlement.
Treaty of San Stefano
The congress revisedsor eliminates 18 of the 29 articles in the Treaty of San Stefano using as a foundation the treaties of Paris (1856) and London (1871)
Yukon Territory
Creates Yukon Territory during the Klondike gold rush.
Siege of Beijing
His customs residence is destroyed during the crisis.
Siege of Peking
The Boxers enter Peking & destroy most of the foreign owned buildings
The Boxers
The Boxers enter Peking & destroy most of the foreign owned buildings
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, forms & leads the Government of National unity
Visit to Paris
Arrives in Paris to discuss Americas involvement in the war
Operation Gneisenau
The Germans halt their offensive
German Society Address
Speaks before the German Society of 1914 about foreign policy, national reconstruction and Germany's international position.
Assassination of Giacomo Matteotti
Matteotti is found in a grave outside Rome
Demonstrations
The affair provokes anti-fascist demonstrations in the Italian Parliament
Scandal
The Italian King fails to re-establish democracy. The affair provokes anti-fascist demonstrations in the Italian Parliament
Scandal
The Italian King fails to re-establish democracy. The affair provokes anti-fascist demonstrations in the Italian Parliament. Matteotti is found in a grave outside Rome
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 3rd term
Capture of Cherbourg
Captures Cherbourg, the last major operation carried out by the 7th in France in 1940
Churchill promises that
Churchill promises that after the Allies win the war France will be fully restored
Meeting with De Gaulle & greets him with the
Meets de Gaulle & greets him with the words "Lhomme du destin"
Operation Yellow
Captures Cherbourg, the last major operation carried out by the 7th in France in 1940
Production Council and Economic Policy
Explains government arrangements for coordinating production and economic policy during the war.
Requests Roosevelt to enter the war to save France
Requests Roosevelt to enter the war to save France
Result of Surrender of France
Britain refuses to support a separate French peace and commits to continuing the war.
Result of Surrender of France
The collapse of the French military position forces the government toward an armistice decision.
Result of Surrender of France
France moves closer to seeking an armistice, although Britain refuses to endorse a separate peace.
Supreme War Council
Urges Reynaud's government to continue fighting.
Surrender of France
Informed of the imminent collapse of France. Flies to Tours where the French Government is now based
Surrender of France
Promises the Allies will restore France after the war. Forbids France making a separate peace with Germany
Surrender of France
Churchill refuses to support a seperate French peace with Germany
Bombing of Kiel
Kiel is bombed by day with the loss of 17 bombers
Bombing of London
V-1 missiles 1st land on London
Chief of State
Appointed head of the new Government by the French
Declaration of War
Giap calls for an offensive against the loyal forces of Bao Dai
General Offensive Call
Calls for intensified operations against French-backed Bao Dai forces
Prime Minister of Ireland
Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 2nd term
Caretaker Civilian Cabinet
Leads a short AFPFL government during U Nu's absence from office
First European Cup as Manager
Coaches Real Madrid to victory over Reims in the first European Cup final.
First European Cup Final Winner
Scores twice, including the late winning goal, as Real Madrid defeat Reims 4-3.
Rule of Suez Canal
Marks the departure of the final British troops from the Suez Canal base.
Cuba Study Group Report Submitted
Taylor submits findings and recommendations from the presidential review.
Return to United States
The Oswald family arrived at Hoboken, New Jersey, aboard the Maasdam on June 13, 1962.
Times Square Hotel Stay
New York welfare officials helped the returning Oswald family obtain a room at the Times Square Hotel after their arrival from Europe.
Two Goals Against Chile
Leads Brazil into the World Cup final after Pele's injury.
Long-Term Imprisonment Begins
Begins eighteen years of continuous imprisonment on the island.
Robben Island Arrival
Returns to Robben Island after receiving a life sentence.
Invasion of Vietnam
Turns down the Joint Chiefs of Staffs request for more troops
Supreme Court
Nominates Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, leading to the first African American justice.
Arrest of Andraes Baader
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
Arrest of Gudrun Ensslin
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
Arrest of Horst S”hnlein
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
Arrest of Thorwald Proll
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
More
Pink Floyd release the soundtrack album More for Barbet Schroeder's film.
Rolling Stones, The
unveiled to the media during a press conference in Hyde Park
security documents leaked
The New York Times publishes security documents leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg
Campus Unrest Commission
Appointed to chair the President's Commission on Campus Unrest
Pentagon Papers
The New York Times began publishing excerpts on June 13, 1971; the first article in the series was titled "Vietnam Archive: Pentagon Study Traces Three Decades of Growing US Involvement". The study was dubbed The Pentagon Papers during the resulting media publicity. Street protests, political controversy, and lawsuits followed
Pentagon Papers
The New York Times begins publishing material from the Pentagon Papers leaked by Ellsberg, intensifying Nixon administration concern about unauthorized disclosures.
Pentagon Papers
Ellsberg releases the documents to New York Times correspondent Neil Sheehan & On Sunday, June 13, 1971, the Times publishes the first of nine excerpts and commentaries on the 7,000 page collection.
Pentagon Papers
For 15 days, the Times was prevented from publishing its articles by court order requested by the Nixon administration, meanwhile, Ellsberg leaks the documents to The Washington Post and 17 other newspapers.
Pentagon Papers
The Washington Post begins publishing the Pentagon Papers - the Defense Department's secret history of the Vietnam War. The Washington Post will begin publishing the papers later in the week
Pentagon Papers Leak
Leaked Pentagon Papers begin appearing in the New York Times
Pentagon Papers Publication
The New York Times begins publishing the Pentagon Papers
Pentagon Papers Publication Decision
Sulzberger oversees the newspaper as the New York Times decides to publish material from the classified Pentagon Papers.
Scandal
An account of the war commissioned by McNamara iitains leaked to the New York Times
Scandal
The New York Times publishes security documents leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg
Security Documents Leaked
The New York Times publishes security documents leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg
Vietnam Archive First Installment
The New York Times begins publishing its Pentagon Papers series based on material obtained by Sheehan.
Campaign Finance Examination
Takes part in a Phase I hearing focused on campaign finances, fundraising practices and evidence being developed through the committee's Watergate investigation.
Fielding Break-In Evidence
Watergate investigators uncover evidence linking Ehrlichman's office to planning surrounding the burglary of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist, Lewis Fielding.
Pentagon Papers
Watergate prosecutors find a memo addressed to John Ehrlichman describing in detail the plans to burglarize the office of Pentagon Papers defendant Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatrist, The Post reports.
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.
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
Invasion of Lebanon
The Israelis withdraw the last of their invading forces from Lebanon
Public Sector Land
Answers a parliamentary question concerning public-sector land.
Speech
Makes maiden speech in the House of Commons
Venice Declaration
Supports the Venice Declaration, an important Community statement on the Middle East.
Venice Declaration
Supports the Community's Venice Declaration on the Middle East.
Succession of King Fahd
Becomes crown prince following King Fahd's accession.
Succession of King Fahd
Succeeds King Khalid as the fifth king of Saudi Arabia.
Tumbledown Leading Company
Commands Left Flank Company during the decisive central assault on Argentine positions on Mount Tumbledown.
Wireless Ridge Assault
Commands D Company during 2 Para's assault on Wireless Ridge on the final night of the land campaign.
SDP Leadership Resignation
Resigns as SDP leader after the general election and is succeeded by David Owen.
Erasmus Programme Launch
The Erasmus programme began during the Delors Commission, supporting student mobility across participating European countries.
Secretary of State for Transport
Appointed Secretary of State for Transport
Mineriad
Faces controversy after miners attack Bucharest protesters.
World Cup Goal Against Soviet Union
Scores Argentina's second goal to secure a 2-0 World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.
World Cup Goal Against Soviet Union
Scores Argentina's opening goal in the 2-0 World Cup group-stage victory over the Soviet Union.
Security Cooperation
Calls for Israeli and Palestinian security officials to resume effective coordination through a joint security committee.
Tenet Plan
Presents a security work plan intended to restore cooperation.
Tenet Plan
Presents a security work plan intended to restore Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation and implement a mutual ceasefire.
Tenet Plan
Secures Israeli and Palestinian approval for a work plan built around a mutual comprehensive ceasefire.
Emergency Loya Jirga
The Emergency Loya Jirga elects Karzai to head the Transitional Administration.
Premiership Ends
Tasmagambetov leaves office as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Takes Office
Daniyal Akhmetov becomes Prime Minister
Beach Boys
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
Beach Boys
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
Beach Boys
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
Beach Boys
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
Beach Boys
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
Meeting with With al-Maliki and President of Iraq Jalal
US President Bush pays a visit to Baghdad to meet with al-Maliki and President of Iraq Jalal Talabani, as a token of support for the new Government
Meeting with With al-Maliki and President of Iraq Jalal
US President Bush pays a visit to Baghdad to meet with al-Maliki and President of Iraq Jalal Talabani, as a token of support for the new Government
Lisbon Referendum Response
Begins consultations with European partners after Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.
USADA
Ferrari is officially charged by USADA with administration and trafficking of prohibited substances
Brexit
Introduces the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
DESI Early Data Release
Schlegel helps oversee DESI as its Early Data Release makes spectra for about 1.8 million unique targets available to the scientific community.
Bilateral Security Agreement
Signs a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
Japan Support and Cooperation Accord
Signs an accord with Fumio Kishida covering security assistance, sanctions coordination, recovery and reconstruction.
Labour General Election Manifesto
Starmer launches Labour's manifesto centred on stability, investment and public-service reform.
Russia Sanctions Package
Supports a new package of sanctions intended to weaken Russia's war economy and support Ukraine.
United States Security Agreement
Signs a bilateral security agreement with United States President Joe Biden.
Voyager 1 Full Science Operations Restored
Voyager 1 resumes returning usable science data from all four instruments that were then operating.
Israeli Strikes on Iran
Israel attacks Iranian nuclear and military sites.
Israeli Strikes on Iran
Israel launches major strikes on Iranian targets.
More Reaches UK Number One
Pulp's More reaches number one on the UK albums chart, their first chart-topping album in twenty-seven years.
Deaths on June 13
Death of Minoru Ota
Ota dies by suicide as organized resistance by his naval base force collapses on the Oroku Peninsula.
Death of Viriato da Cruz
Death of Viriato da Cruz
Perevozchenko Death from Radiation Syndrome
Dies from complications of severe radiation injury received while searching and inspecting the destroyed Unit 4.
Battles on June 13
Battle of Farndon
Stops the retreat & stands on high ground from East Farndon towards Great Oxendon. After defeat Rupert advises the royalists to sue for peace. Advises Charles against fighting, the Royal Army is virtually destroyed
Battle of Naseby
Stands on high ground on East Farndon over Great Oxendon, 2 miles south of Harborough
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands a Dutch squadron during the defeat at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Serves in the English fleet during the campaign that opens the war.
Battle of Lowestoft
Is killed during the battle, worsening confusion in the Dutch fleet.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands part of the English fleet and is mortally wounded at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands the English blue squadron during the victory at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Fights as an English admiral during the major victory over the Dutch.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands the Dutch fleet and is killed when Eendracht explodes.
Battle of Lowestoft
Serves as a senior English flag officer during the battle.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands a squadron in the English victory at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Is killed in the battle as Dutch command suffers heavy losses.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands from the Royal Charles as the English defeat the Dutch fleet at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Fights in the Dutch fleet and survives the defeat at Lowestoft.
Battle of Four Days Battle
Relieves Moncks battered Fleet
Battle of Cuddalore
Tipu Sultan supports Franco-Mysorean operations around Cuddalore during the final campaigning of the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
Battle of Friedland
The advance guard of Marshal Lannes reported seeing large numbers of Russian troops at the town of Friedland. Both sides engaged one another for the remainder of the day with no result. Crucially, Bennigsen believed he had enough time to cross the Alle the following day, to destroy the isolated units of Lannes, and to withdraw back across the river without ever encountering the main French army
Battle of Friedland
Seeing large numbers of Russian troops at the town of Friedland. Both sides engaged one another for the remainder of the day with no result
Battle of Vittorio
Joseph blows up Burgos while retreating from Wellingtons forces
Battle of Matz
The Germans halt their offensive
Battle of Villers-Bocage
Wittmann attacked British armour at Villers-Bocage during the wider struggle to outflank Caen.
Battle of Mount Tumbledown
Commands BIM 5 during the hard-fought defence of Mount Tumbledown against the Scots Guards.
Battle of Tumbledown
Is severely wounded during the attack on Tumbledown.
Battle of Tumbledown
Commands Scots Guards during the battle.