Arrest of Charles I the Simple
Charles is defeated & imprisoned
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June 15 in History
This permanent archive page contains 169 World History Database records for June 15, spanning 719 to 2026. Recorded topics include Battle of Soissons; Arrest of Charles I the Simple; Assassination of Robert.
Total: 169Events: 152Births: 2Deaths: 4Battles: 11Countries: 35
Events on June 15
Assassination of Robert
Has Robert killed, he had usurped the throne the previous year
Succession
The Barons elect Rudolf Duke of Burgundy to the throne
Burial
Alfeges body is moved by King Canute to Canterbury Cathedral and placed beneath the North side of the High Altar; a memorial slab now marks the spot where his tomb was
Charter
The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties"
Constitution of England
The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties"
Constitution of England
John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor
Execution
The rebel baron leaders MacWilliam & MacHeth are executed
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties". The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I
Magna Carta
John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor. John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor. John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor
Magna Carta
William is one of the few English noblemen to remain loyal to the royal side through the Barons War. Marshall deals with the barons who make King John agree to the Magna Carta
Reballion of The
The rebel leaders MacWilliam & MacHeth are executed. Rebellion against the new King is crushed
Siege of Monmouth
Simon de Montforts army isprevented from crossing thw Wye by John Giffard
Siege of Monmouth
Simon de Montforts army isprevented from crossing thw Wye by John Giffard
Assassination of Walter "Wat" Tyler
The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth, draws his sword & slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler
Reballion of Rebels in London
Supports Richard II against Tylers mob in London & is later knighted at Smithfield
Siege of London
Summons the rebels & meets Watt Tyler who is killed by Walworth during negotiations. Confronts Tyler who makes further demands, he is then cut down. After Tyler is killed his followers are pardoned, the revolt lasted less than a week
Siege of London
Confronts Richard II & makes further demands, he is cut down
Siege of London
Demands the end of Lordship, abolition of bishoprics & confiscation of Church land
Siege of London
The head of Wat Tyler replaces that of Sudbury on London Bridge
Siege of London
When the rebellion is ended that day Walworth is knighted. Accompanies Richard II to Smithfield & raises reinforcements
Capture of Meung-sur-Loire
Joan of Arcs army captures the fortified bridge at Meung-sur-Loire & then moves on to Beaugency
Siege of Meung-sur-Loire
Joan of Arcs army captures the fortified bridge at Meung-sur-Loire & then moves on to Beaugency
Captain
Appointed Captain General of the home forces while Henry VIII is fighting in France
Governor
Appointed Governor of the Realm, while Henry VIII is fighting in France
Invasion of France
Sets out from Greenwich to Dover amid much pomp & ceremony
95 Theses
Condemns Martin Luthers 95 theses as "heretical & scandalous"
Exsurge Domine
Issues the bull against Luther, whom Frederick refuses to surrender.
Reformation, The
Condemns Martin Luthers 95 theses as "heretical & scandalous"
Judges Summoned on Succession
Edward summons senior judges to his sickbed and presses them to prepare his succession devise as letters patent.
Abdication
Marys supporters are defeated, she is imprisoned & forced to abdicate
Arrest of James Hepburn
The Lords of the Council try to arrest Bothwell but Mary surrenders & Bothwell escapes
Arrest of James Stewart
Leads a force to Carberry Hill & demands Bothwells surrender from Mary
Result of Surrender of Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary is taken into the control of her opponents after Carberry Hill, weakening her position as queen.
Surrender of Mary, Queen of Scots
Surrenders to the Earl of Moray at Carberry Hill
Siege of Newark
Joined by Lord George Goring
Siege of Oxford
Establishes quarters around Holton while preparing pressure on the Royalist capital at Oxford.
Capture of Axminster
Monmouths forces capture Axminster
Motion on National Representation
Sieyes proposed that verified representatives declare themselves the national representatives, helping drive the Third Estate toward a new national assembly.
Support for National Representatives
Mirabeau supported Sieyes's proposal that the verified deputies constitute themselves as representatives of the nation.
Invasion of Belgium
Hears of the French invasion of Belgium
Election
Elected Pope
Pope
Appointed Pope, formerly Cardinal Masatai-Ferretti
Rule of Oregon
The Treaty of Washington declares the 49th Parallel boundary at Canada & Oregon
Treaty of Washington
The Treaty of Washington declares the 49th Parallel boundary at Canada & Oregon
Hanoverian Mobilization
George V orders the Hanoverian army to concentrate and seek contact with Austria's allies.
Nationalisation of the Land
Publishes an article arguing for nationalisation of land as part of a broader social transformation.
Succession
Succeeds after the death of his father Frederick III.
Siege of Beijing
Qing imperial forces deployed electric mines in the River Beihe (Peiho) to prevent the Eight-Nation Alliance from sending ships to attack
Action near Thaba Nchu
Rogers repeatedly rides back under heavy fire to rescue dismounted comrades during a skirmish near Thaba Nchu.
Cardiff Expedition Departure
Bowers sails from Cardiff with the expedition as Terra Nova begins the long voyage south.
Terra Nova Crew
Joins Terra Nova as an experienced Antarctic seaman.
Terra Nova Crew
Joins the expedition as a veteran polar seaman.
Terra Nova Departure
Sails as Scott's second in command.
Terra Nova Departure
Serves as navigator on Terra Nova.
Terra Nova Expedition
Terra Nova leaves Cardiff carrying Scott's British Antarctic Expedition toward the Ross Sea.
Agreement on the Baghdad Railway & Mesopotamia
British-German agreement on the Baghdad Railway & Mesopotamia
Baghdad Railway Agreement
Britain and Germany reach agreement concerning the Baghdad Railway and Mesopotamia.
Government Oil Investment Allocation
Explains that new government capital will finance wells, pipelines, refinery plant, storage, transit and other development.
Blockade of Great Britain
Allied aircraft bombs Karlsruhe in retaliation for German bombing of London
Bombing of Karlsruhe
Allied aircraft bombs Karlsruhe in retaliation for German bombing of London
Great Britain Submarine Pressure Context
The blockade context reflects Germany's submarine campaign against shipping approaching the British Isles.
Karlsruhe Retaliation Raid
Allied aircraft bomb Karlsruhe in retaliation for German attacks on London.
Alliance Maustafa Kemal Ataturk and Persia
Turkey signa a Treaty with Persia
Housing in Rural Areas
Responds to parliamentary questions concerning rural housing provision.
Chaco War
Salamanca directs Bolivia into war with Paraguay over the disputed Chaco region
Chaco War Mobilization
Salamanca mobilises Bolivia's government and armed forces for war against Paraguay.
Sturmabteilung (SA)
Von Papen lifts the ban on the SA, imposed after the street riots, in an unsuccessful attempt to secure the backing of Hitler. Papen lifts the ban on the SA, in accordance with his promise to Schleicher
Capture of Langres
Captures the Plateau of Langres
Battleaxe
The operation is a failure & Wavell is replaced by Auchinleck. Launched to relieve Tobruk & break the Axis defenses on the Egypt border
Operation Barbarossa
Kesselrings concentration of Luftflotte is completed. In the 1st raid 2,500 enemy aircraft are destroyed
Attack on Harpoon Convoy
Da Zara manoeuvres through British smoke screens and attacks escorts and merchant ships during the Battle of Pantelleria.
Operation Vigorous
The threat from Iachino's battle fleet contributes to the British decision to turn the Vigorous convoy back toward Alexandria.
Bombing of Yawata
The 1st B-29 raid on the Japanese mainland
Defense of Saipan
Saito commands the Japanese army garrison as American forces land on Saipan.
Siege of Caumont
Cannot stop the Americans from capturing Caumont
Zapotocky Government
Begins the Zapotocky Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Any foreign Government
Announces he is willing to establish diplomatic relations with any foreign Government
Government
Refuses further military aid to France in South East Asia
Bombing of Plaza de Mayo
Airplanes bomb the Plaza de Mayo, wounding or killing hundreds of civilians
Victory Against Soviet Union
Transforms Brazil's attack with direct dribbling from the right wing.
World Cup Debut
Makes his World Cup debut during Brazil's victory over the Soviet Union.
Oswald Residence
Lee, Marina & June arrive in Fort Worth
June Cuba Raid Allegation
Later HSCA records noted an allegation that Marcos Diaz Lanz invited Sturgis to take part in a proposed June 1963 raid against Cuba; investigators treated it as an allegation.
Resignation of David Ben-Gurion
Israeli premier David Ben-Gurion resigns
Abortion Bill
The Abortion Bill passes its second reading
Reform of Abortion Law
The Abortion Bill passes its second reading
Peerage
Created a LIfe Peer
FBI Pentagon Papers Investigation Request
Mitchell asks the FBI to investigate the unauthorized disclosure of classified Pentagon Papers material.
National Security Statement
Chairs a National Security meeting and issues a public statement urging calm, dignity and self-reliance amid mounting diplomatic pressure.
New York Times Temporary Restraining Order
Gurfein issues a temporary restraining order stopping further New York Times publication while the Pentagon Papers case is heard.
Pentagon Papers Response
Seeks legal action to stop publication of the Pentagon Papers
Pentagon Papers Response
Seeks to halt publication of the Pentagon Papers
School Milk
15-29 June, protests about withdrawal of milk to state schools
End of Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Marriage
Hussein marries Queen Noor
Prime Minister Office Abolished
Assumes consolidated executive authority after the prime ministership is abolished
Street-Legal
Releases Street-Legal.
The Kids Are Alright Film
Directs the documentary The Kids Are Alright.
Vienna Summit Arrival
Arrives in Vienna for summit negotiations with United States President Jimmy Carter.
Equaliser Against Belgium
Heads Spain's equaliser before Belgium recover to win their European Championship group match 2-1.
Goal Against Spain
Scores Belgium's opening goal in the 2-1 European Championship victory over Spain.
Winning Goal Against Spain
Scores the winning goal as Belgium defeat Spain 2-1 and move toward the European Championship final.
Government
The United Airlines strike ends after 29 days
Treaty of Schengen
In France, Joxe starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
Treaty of Schengen
In Netherlands, Korthals Altes starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Nothomb starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
In Germany, Zimmermann starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
United Airlines
The United Airlines strike ends after 29 days
Vega 2 Venus Balloon
Vega 2 deploys a second balloon into Venus's atmosphere, providing additional measurements of cloud-level circulation.
Extra-Time Goal Against Soviet Union
Scores Belgium's fourth goal during extra time in the World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.
Extra-Time Goal Against Soviet Union
Heads Belgium in front during extra time in the 4-3 World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.
Goal Against Soviet Union
Scores Belgium's first equaliser in the 4-3 extra-time World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.
Hat-Trick Against Belgium
Scores a hat-trick for the Soviet Union, but Belgium win the World Cup tie 4-3 after extra time.
Second Equaliser Against Soviet Union
Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the dramatic World Cup round-of-16 victory over the Soviet Union.
Hat-Trick against England
Scores a hat-trick as the Netherlands defeat England 3-1 during the European Championship group stage.
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia
Gaidar Becomes Acting Government Head
Transfers day-to-day leadership of the Russian government to acting prime minister Yegor Gaidar.
Prime Minister of Russia
Yeltsin names Yegor Gaidar acting Prime Minister of Russia, Gaidar is never confirmed by Parliament
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Israel and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations
Organisation of African Unity
South Africa joins the Organisation for African Unity
Southern African Development
South Africa joins the Southern African Development Community
Operation Sharp Guard
The start of Operation Sharp Guard, a naval blockade in the Adriatic Sea by NATO and the European Union
The Day We Caught the Train
The Day We Caught the Train reaches number four on the UK singles chart.
Two EP
Mansun's Two EP reaches the UK Top Forty as the Chester band builds a national following.
Legacy Debates
National discussions begin on Khmer Rouge legacy
Portuguese Cup Final Victory
Leads FC Porto to victory over Uniao de Leiria in the Portuguese Cup final.
Longest-Serving Modern Chancellor
Brown becomes Britain's longest continuously serving Chancellor in modern times.
Modern Chancellorship Record
Brown surpasses the continuous tenure of other modern Chancellors.
Right to Information Act
The Right to Information Act receives presidential assent, expanding citizens' access to government records.
Brussels European Council
Represents Italy as leaders discuss the Union's future after the constitutional treaty ratification crisis.
End of Halldor Asgrimsson Government
The Halldor Asgrimsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
First Geir Haarde Government
Begins the First Geir Haarde Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Economic Reform
Razzaz participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Chilcot Inquiry Established
Brown establishes an independent inquiry chaired by John Chilcot.
Iraq Inquiry Announcement
Brown announces an independent inquiry into Britain's participation in the Iraq War.
Bloody Sunday
Apologises after the Saville Report finds the killings unjustified.
Bloody Sunday
Publishes findings on the events of 30 January 1972.
Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Raheel Sharif oversees the launch of Operation Zarb-e-Azb against militant networks in North Waziristan.
President of Slovakia
Becomes president after defeating Robert Fico.
World Cup Goal Against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 2-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
China Trade War
Announces tariffs on Chinese goods, beginning a trade war.
World Cup Hat-Trick Against Spain
Scores three goals in a 3-3 draw with Spain, including a late free-kick equalizer.
Extradition Bill Suspended
Suspends the extradition bill after mass protests.
ZODIAC Initiative Launched
Launches the Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action initiative to strengthen detection and prevention of diseases passing from animals to humans.
President of Slovakia
Is inaugurated as President of Slovakia.
Ukraine Peace Summit
Hosts an international summit on Ukraine's peace formula
Ukraine Peace Summit
Hosts an international summit on Ukraine's peace formula.
Ukraine Peace Summit
Attends the Switzerland peace summit and urges international backing for Ukraine's peace formula.
June Resident Doctor Strike
Resident doctors begin a further five-day period of industrial action.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Visit
Visits the damaged Kyiv Pechersk Lavra after a Russian strike and condemns the attack on Ukrainian heritage.
Births on June 15
Birth of Edward of Woodstock
Edward III's eldest son, Edward of Woodstock, later known as the Black Prince, was born at Woodstock and became the principal male heir to the English throne.
Birth of Edward the Black Prince
Birth of Edward the Black Prince, eldest son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault, and the father of King Richard II of England
Deaths on June 15
Death of Alfege
Alfeges body is moved by King Canute to Canterbury Cathedral and placed beneath the North side of the High Altar; a memorial slab now marks the spot where his tomb was
Death of Walter Wat Tyler
The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth, draws his sword & slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler. The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth draws his sword slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler. Stabbed by one of the King's esquires, John Cavendish. Death of Wat Tyler
Death of Frederick Charles
Death of Frederick Charles
Death of Werner von Braun
Death of Werner von Braun, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Battles on June 15
Battle of Soissons
Defeats Ragenfrid & Eudo & gains control of Neustria
Battle of Soissons
Charles is defeated & imprisoned. After the battle the Barons elect Rudolf Duke of Burgundy to the throne
Battle of Soissons
Robert is killed in battle although he defeats Charles the Simples army
Battle of Carberry Hill
Mary Queen of Scots & Bothwell are defeated & Mary arrested
Battle of Carberry Hill
Morton leads a force out of Edinburgh, confronts Mary & demands Bothwells surrender
Battle of Carberry Hill
Taken back to Edinburgh by the Lords of Congregation. Marys supporters are defeated, she is imprisoned & forced to abdicate. Marys half brother, James, Earl of Moray, becomes Regent for her infant son, James VI. Defeated without a fight
Battle of Samgarh
The Mogul emperor Aurangzeb imprisons his father the Shah, after winning a Battle at Samgarh
Battle of Puerta Cabello
Bolivar is defeated in battle by the Spanish
Battle of Dagu Forts
During the war, Imperial Chinese forces deployed a weapon called "electric mines" on June 15, at the river Beihe (Peiho) before the Battle of Dagu Forts to prevent the Eight-Nation Alliance from sending ships to attack
Battle of Halfaya Pass
Failed Btitish attempt on the German held pass south the Libya-Cyrenaica border
Battle of Pantelleria
Da Zara's cruisers intercept the Harpoon convoy south of Pantelleria and open fire shortly after 05:30.