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The monks of Worcester elect Giffard as Bishop of Worcester
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The monks of Worcester elect Giffard as Bishop of Worcester
His Palace is destroyed during while he is away negtiating with the Scots
Peasants wait to meet Richard II, they have no arguement with him but he turns back
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
Arrives from Essex at the head of a band of insurgents
Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rbels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
Unable to cross the River at Greenwich peasants attack St Marys, Southwark
Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rebels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
The siege forces Henry VI to send out his emissaries to negotiate with the rebels
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
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
Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
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
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
Leads his main force into Gainsborough while his main scouts enter Naseby
Charles avoids Battle by marching from Borough Hill to Belvoit Castle
Leads a cavalry at the Battle of Naseby against the Royalists
Stops the retreat & stands on high ground from East Farndon towards Great Oxendon
Takes Maastricht after a rapid siege directed by French engineers.
Uses parallel trenches to coordinate safer and more effective assaults.
Directs systematic siege approaches against Maastricht's fortifications.
Leads the royal campaign against the strategically important fortress.
The King sends Lord Churchill to control the rebels
Prussia declares war on France against the anti-monarchism of the Legislative Assembly
Louis XVI dismissed leading Girondin ministers after disputes over his vetoes and the conduct of revolutionary government.
Napoleon I rejoined his company at Nice.
Rejoins his company at Nice
Rejoins his company at Nice
Heads a provisional Government for 2 hours before fleeing to England
Heads a provisional Government for 2 hours before fleeing to England
Heads a provisional Government for 2 hours before fleeing to England
Joins the Ottoman delegation as ambassador at the German imperial court.
Serves as a Russian plenipotentiary at the Congress of Berlin.
Represents the Ottoman Empire at Berlin as a senior military plenipotentiary.
Serves with Disraeli and Salisbury in the British delegation to the Congress of Berlin.
Opening day of the Congress of Berlin to resolve the "Eastern Question"
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.
Opening day of the Congress of Berlin to resolve the "Eastern Question"
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.
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.
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).
The meetings are held at Chancellor Bismarck's residence, the Reichskanzlei (Chancellery), the former Radziwill Palace, from June 13, 1878 until July 13, 1878.
Represents Germany at the Congress of Berlin
Opens the Congress of Berlin as host and presiding statesman for the negotiations.
Leads the French delegation when the Congress of Berlin begins.
Represents Italy as foreign minister at the opening of the Congress of Berlin.
Serves as a senior Ottoman plenipotentiary defending the empire's interests at the Congress of Berlin.
Leads the Russian delegation seeking to preserve as much as possible of the San Stefano settlement.
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)
Creates Yukon Territory during the Klondike gold rush.
His customs residence is destroyed during the crisis.
The Boxers enter Peking & destroy most of the foreign owned buildings
The Boxers enter Peking & destroy most of the foreign owned buildings
Appointed Prime Minister of France, forms & leads the Government of National unity
Arrives in Paris to discuss Americas involvement in the war
The Germans halt their offensive
Speaks before the German Society of 1914 about foreign policy, national reconstruction and Germany's international position.
Matteotti is found in a grave outside Rome
The affair provokes anti-fascist demonstrations in the Italian Parliament
The Italian King fails to re-establish democracy. The affair provokes anti-fascist demonstrations in the Italian Parliament
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
Appointed President of Venezuela, 3rd term
Captures Cherbourg, the last major operation carried out by the 7th in France in 1940
Churchill promises that after the Allies win the war France will be fully restored
Meets de Gaulle & greets him with the words "Lhomme du destin"
Captures Cherbourg, the last major operation carried out by the 7th in France in 1940
Explains government arrangements for coordinating production and economic policy during the war.
Requests Roosevelt to enter the war to save France
Britain refuses to support a separate French peace and commits to continuing the war.
The collapse of the French military position forces the government toward an armistice decision.
France moves closer to seeking an armistice, although Britain refuses to endorse a separate peace.
Urges Reynaud's government to continue fighting.
Promises the Allies will restore France after the war. Forbids France making a separate peace with Germany
Informed of the imminent collapse of France. Flies to Tours where the French Government is now based
Churchill refuses to support a seperate French peace with Germany
Kiel is bombed by day with the loss of 17 bombers
V-1 missiles 1st land on London
Appointed head of the new Government by the French
Giap calls for an offensive against the loyal forces of Bao Dai
Calls for intensified operations against French-backed Bao Dai forces
Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 2nd term
Leads a short AFPFL government during U Nu's absence from office
Coaches Real Madrid to victory over Reims in the first European Cup final.
Scores twice, including the late winning goal, as Real Madrid defeat Reims 4-3.
Marks the departure of the final British troops from the Suez Canal base.
Taylor submits findings and recommendations from the presidential review.
The Oswald family arrived at Hoboken, New Jersey, aboard the Maasdam on June 13, 1962.
New York welfare officials helped the returning Oswald family obtain a room at the Times Square Hotel after their arrival from Europe.
Leads Brazil into the World Cup final after Pele's injury.
Begins eighteen years of continuous imprisonment on the island.
Returns to Robben Island after receiving a life sentence.
Turns down the Joint Chiefs of Staffs request for more troops
Nominates Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, leading to the first African American justice.
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst S”hnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
Pink Floyd release the soundtrack album More for Barbet Schroeder's film.
unveiled to the media during a press conference in Hyde Park
The New York Times publishes security documents leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg
Appointed to chair the President's Commission on Campus Unrest
The New York Times begins publishing material from the Pentagon Papers leaked by Ellsberg, intensifying Nixon administration concern about unauthorized disclosures.
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
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
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.
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
Leaked Pentagon Papers begin appearing in the New York Times
The New York Times begins publishing the Pentagon Papers
An account of the war commissioned by McNamara iitains leaked to the New York Times
The New York Times publishes security documents leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg
The New York Times publishes security documents leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg
Watergate investigators uncover evidence linking Ehrlichman's office to planning surrounding the burglary of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist, Lewis Fielding.
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
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
The Israelis withdraw the last of their invading forces from Lebanon
Answers a parliamentary question concerning public-sector land.
Makes maiden speech in the House of Commons
Supports the Venice Declaration, an important Community statement on the Middle East.
Supports the Community's Venice Declaration on the Middle East.
Becomes crown prince following King Fahd's accession.
Succeeds King Khalid as the fifth king of Saudi Arabia.
Commands Left Flank Company during the decisive central assault on Argentine positions on Mount Tumbledown.
Commands D Company during 2 Para's assault on Wireless Ridge on the final night of the land campaign.
Resigns as SDP leader after the general election and is succeeded by David Owen.
The Erasmus programme began during the Delors Commission, supporting student mobility across participating European countries.
Appointed Secretary of State for Transport
Faces controversy after miners attack Bucharest protesters.
Scores Argentina's second goal to secure a 2-0 World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.
Scores Argentina's opening goal in the 2-0 World Cup group-stage victory over the Soviet Union.
Calls for Israeli and Palestinian security officials to resume effective coordination through a joint security committee.
Presents a security work plan intended to restore cooperation.
Secures Israeli and Palestinian approval for a work plan built around a mutual comprehensive ceasefire.
Presents a security work plan intended to restore Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation and implement a mutual ceasefire.
The Emergency Loya Jirga elects Karzai to head the Transitional Administration.
Tasmagambetov leaves office as Prime Minister
Daniyal Akhmetov becomes Prime Minister
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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
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
Begins consultations with European partners after Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.
Ferrari is officially charged by USADA with administration and trafficking of prohibited substances
Introduces the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
Schlegel helps oversee DESI as its Early Data Release makes spectra for about 1.8 million unique targets available to the scientific community.
Signs a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
Signs an accord with Fumio Kishida covering security assistance, sanctions coordination, recovery and reconstruction.
Starmer launches Labour's manifesto centred on stability, investment and public-service reform.
Supports a new package of sanctions intended to weaken Russia's war economy and support Ukraine.
Signs a bilateral security agreement with United States President Joe Biden.
Voyager 1 resumes returning usable science data from all four instruments that were then operating.
Israel attacks Iranian nuclear and military sites.
Israel launches major strikes on Iranian targets.
Pulp's More reaches number one on the UK albums chart, their first chart-topping album in twenty-seven years.
Ota dies by suicide as organized resistance by his naval base force collapses on the Oroku Peninsula.
Death of Viriato da Cruz
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
Stands on high ground on East Farndon over Great Oxendon, 2 miles south of Harborough
Commands a Dutch squadron during the defeat at Lowestoft.
Serves in the English fleet during the campaign that opens the war.
Is killed during the battle, worsening confusion in the Dutch fleet.
Commands part of the English fleet and is mortally wounded at Lowestoft.
Commands the English blue squadron during the victory at Lowestoft.
Fights as an English admiral during the major victory over the Dutch.
Commands the Dutch fleet and is killed when Eendracht explodes.
Serves as a senior English flag officer during the battle.
Commands a squadron in the English victory at Lowestoft.
Is killed in the battle as Dutch command suffers heavy losses.
Commands from the Royal Charles as the English defeat the Dutch fleet at Lowestoft.
Fights in the Dutch fleet and survives the defeat at Lowestoft.
Relieves Moncks battered Fleet
Tipu Sultan supports Franco-Mysorean operations around Cuddalore during the final campaigning of the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
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
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
Joseph blows up Burgos while retreating from Wellingtons forces
The Germans halt their offensive
Wittmann attacked British armour at Villers-Bocage during the wider struggle to outflank Caen.
Commands BIM 5 during the hard-fought defence of Mount Tumbledown against the Scots Guards.
Is severely wounded during the attack on Tumbledown.
Commands Scots Guards during the battle.
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