Siege of Ctesiphon
Julian the Apostate calls off the siege of Ctesiphon
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June 16 in History
This permanent archive page contains 246 World History Database records for June 16, spanning 363 to 2021. Recorded topics include Siege of Ctesiphon; Succession; Arrest of Charles I the Simple.
Total: 246Events: 221Births: 1Deaths: 1Battles: 23Countries: 25
Events on June 16
Siege of Ctesiphon
Julian the Apostate calls off the siege of Ctesiphon
Succession
Succeeds to the Persian throne, the thirty-eighth and last king of the Sasanian Empire of Iran
Arrest of Charles I the Simple
Imprisoned by the rebels but the conflict continues
Marriage
Marries Beatrix von Falkenburg, daughter of Dirk II von Falkenburg
Arrest of Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York
Forces Elizabeth Woodville to surrender the Duke of York
Arrest of Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York
Has Edward Vs brother Richard Duke of York moved from the sanctuary of Westminster
Arrest of Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel is captured after the Yorkist defeat at Stoke Field and is later taken into royal service.
Star Chamber Act
Legislation strengthens the king's council in dealing with public disorder and powerful offenders.
French Intervention in Scotland
French troops arrive at Leith to support Scotland against English occupation during the Rough Wooing.
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Mary is sent into captivity in Loch Leven Castle, while her Protestant half-brother, James Stewart, Earl of Moray is appointed Regent on behalf of his nephew
Exile of James Hepburn
Flees to Orkney, Shetland & then to Norway
Peerage
Bennett is awarded the Garter
SPG Royal Charter
William III of Orange grants a royal charter to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.
Capture of Konigsberg
Konigsberg surrenders to Murat
Siege of Konigsberg
Konigsberg surrenders to Murat
Invasion of Ecuador
Joins up the forces of Antonio de Sucre
Tunnel Safety Paper Prepared for Royal Society
Brunel prepares observations on repairing the riverbed breach and protecting workers against another sudden inundation.
First Russian Attack on Kars
Repels an early Russian attack on Kars using the reorganized Ottoman garrison and fortress artillery.
Invasion of Hanover
Prussian forces enter Hesse-Kassel and isolate the elector's army.
Invasion of Hesse-Kassel
Prussia occupies Holstein after Austria submits the duchy dispute to the Federal Diet.
Invasion of Saxony
The Peace of Prague establishes a Kleindeutsch solution excluding Austria from the northern federation.
Invasion of Saxony
Herwarth leads the Army of the Elbe into Saxony and drives toward Dresden.
Free Primary Education Law
Promulgates legislation making public primary education free.
Free Primary Education Reform
Supports the law establishing free public primary education.
Jules Ferry Education Reform
The reform becomes a foundation of France's republican school system.
Public School Fees Abolished
The measure abolishes school fees in public primary schools.
End of Second Frere-Orban Government
The Second Frere-Orban Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Second Jules Malou Government
Begins the Second Jules Malou Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Prime Minister of Canada
Becomes prime minister after Macdonald dies.
Ford Motor Company
Ford and twelve investors establish Ford Motor Company with twenty-eight thousand dollars.
Spring Offensive
Over five weeks the French and Germans were engaged in a battle of attrition in the area immediately behind the old German front line. This was a maze of communications trenches and strong points, where progress was slow and costly.
Spring Offensive
The attack in Artois failed to achieve its original objectives. Vimy Ridge remained in German hands until it fell to the Canadians in 1917 (Battle of Vimy Ridge), while the battle of attrition favoured the Germans.
Spring Offensive
The French suffered 100,000 casualties, the Germans 75,000, and as the French were well aware there were more Germans than Frenchmen.
Spring Offensive
The Moroccan Division did manage to fight its way back onto Vimy Ridge on 16 June, but was once again pushed back
Election
The Irish election produces a large majority for the pro-treaty party
Old Age Pensions
Addresses old-age pension administration during the final months of the Labour government.
Banking Act of 1933
The Act separates major commercial and investment-banking activities and creates deposit insurance.
Economy of USA
The National Recovery Act is passed by Congress
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Steagall's deposit-insurance provision creates federal protection for eligible bank deposits.
Legislation
The National Recovery Act is passed by Congress
National Recovery Act
The National Recovery Act is passed by Congress
National Recovery Administration
Johnson administers industry codes governing prices, wages, hours and competitive practices.
POUM
The POUM is banned & its members are arrested
Anglo-French Union
Offers a political union to encourage France to remain in the war.
Constitution of France
Forms the Vichy Government & gives orders for the British to leave France
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of the French Government in Bordeaux
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of the French Government in Bordeaux
Resignation of Paul Reynaud
Resigns after transferring the Government to Bordeaux, replaced by Petain
Siege of Cherbourg
Rommels 7th Panzer Div reaches the Cotentin Peninsular to capture Cherbourg
Vichy Government
Forms the Vichy Government & gives orders for the British to leave France
Battleaxe
A German counterattack forces the Allies the retreat
Capture of Burluk
Captures Burluk
Trial
Draws up a list of 33 top German war criminals
Scientific Panel Use Recommendation
The Interim Committee's Scientific Panel reports that it sees no technical demonstration likely to end the war and no acceptable alternative to direct military use.
Bayeux Speech
De Gaulle returned to Bayeux and outlined constitutional principles for post-war France.
Executive Power
De Gaulle argued in Bayeux for an executive authority strong enough to remain above party conflict.
Labour Party Letter
Explains that Nineteen Eighty-Four is not an attack on democratic socialism.
Clash by Night
Directs Clash by Night.
Prime Minister Appointed
Takes direct control of government during the independence campaign
Demonstrations
Demonstrators march on the East German Government
Government
Forms a new cabinet
Nuclear Power
The Defence Policy Committee outlines the production of the British H-bomb
1st Woman in Space
1st woman in space
Dumaine Street Leafleting
Oswald distributed Hands Off Cuba literature near the USS Wasp at the Dumaine Street wharf, one of his earliest documented public FPCC activities in New Orleans.
First Woman in Space
The achievement marks first woman in space as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Valentina Tereshkova Spaceflight
Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space during the Soviet Vostok programme.
Vostok 6
Pilots Vostok 6 and becomes the first woman to travel in space.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd release "See Emily Play", written by Barrett
Pink Floyd
"See Emily Play" is released backed by "Scarecrow"
See Emily Play
Pink Floyd release See Emily Play, which becomes a major early British hit
Alaskan Pipeline
Discusses the Alaskan pipeline as part of a broader review of domestic issues and White House policy coordination.
Florida Barge Canal
Participates in a meeting with Nixon covering domestic policy questions including the Florida barge canal and coordination through Ehrlichman's staff.
Pentagon Papers Administration Response
Discusses with Nixon the administration response to publication of the Pentagon Papers and the division of responsibilities among senior White House staff.
Pentagon Papers Justice Department Role
Discusses the Justice Department's part in the administration response to the Pentagon Papers and the need for coordinated White House leadership.
Pentagon Papers Press Strategy
Reviews press handling of the Pentagon Papers, including the administration's presentation of Vietnam, domestic issues and staff responsibilities.
Pentagon Papers Staff Assignments
Reviews proposed staff roles for handling the Pentagon Papers controversy, including responsibilities associated with Ehrlichman, Colson, Moore, Price, Buchanan, Scali, Krogh and Cole.
Presidential Staff Access
Discusses Nixon's schedule and access arrangements involving Shultz, Ehrlichman and Kissinger, including preparation for presidential meetings.
Public Issue Priorities
Reviews the public importance of Vietnam, the economy and drugs, including polling and the use of presidential press conferences to address domestic issues.
Final Watergate Briefing
Hunt joined Liddy and the burglary team in final preparations for another entry into the Democratic National Committee offices.
Join Together
Release Join Together as a single.
Watergate
Barker is assigned to photograph documents.
Watergate
Barker is assigned to photograph documents.
Watergate
Bernard Barker is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
Bernard Barker is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
Bernard Barker participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
Bernard Barker participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
Bernard Barker participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
Bernard Barker participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
Gonzalez provides locksmith skills.
Watergate
Gonzalez provides locksmith skills.
Watergate
Virgilio Gonzalez is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
Virgilio Gonzalez is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
Virgilio Gonzalez participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
Virgilio Gonzalez participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
Virgilio Gonzalez participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
Virgilio Gonzalez participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
Everette Howard Hunt is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
Everette Howard Hunt is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
Everette Howard Hunt participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
Everette Howard Hunt participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
Everette Howard Hunt participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
Everette Howard Hunt participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
Hunt helps coordinate the operation.
Watergate
Hunt helps coordinate the operation.
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
George Gordon Liddy is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
George Gordon Liddy is among the men involved in preparations for the Watergate operation against Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
George Gordon Liddy participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
George Gordon Liddy participates in final preparations connected with the planned entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate
George Gordon Liddy participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
George Gordon Liddy participates in the Watergate operation while Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout roles.
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
Liddy helps direct the operation.
Watergate
Liddy helps direct the operation.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
During the Watergate operation, McCord handles the bugging equipment, Bernard Barker photographs documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez performs the lock work.
Watergate
Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis are assigned lookout duties while McCord and the other operatives prepare for the Watergate entry.
Watergate
McCord is assigned responsibility for the electronic surveillance equipment used in the Watergate operation.
Watergate
McCord joins the Watergate team in room 214 of the Watergate Hotel as the group finalizes plans to enter the Democratic National Committee offices.
Watergate
During the Watergate operation, James McCord handles the bugging equipment, Bernard Barker photographs documents, Virgilio Gonzalez works on the locks, and Sturgis serves as a lookout.
Watergate
Frank Sturgis is assigned a lookout role during preparations for the Watergate operation.
Watergate
Sturgis joins the Watergate team in Washington as the group finalizes plans to enter the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
D.C., seven men gathered to finalize their plans to break in to the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) headquarters, located on the sixth floor of one of the Watergate complex's six buildings.
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
In room 214 of the Watergate Hotel in Washington,
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
One of these men, G. Gordon Liddy, was a former FBI agent. Another, E. Howard Hunt, had retired from the CIA. James McCord would handle the bugging, Bernard Barker would photograph documents, and Virgilio Gonzalez would pick the locks.
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Watergate
The remaining two, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis, would serve as lookouts
Demonstrations
Demonstrations break out against a Government proposal to teach Afrikaans
Resignation of Nikolai Viktorovich Podgorny
Resigns as the Chairman of the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet
Return as Soviet Head of State
Becomes Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet while remaining Communist Party leader.
Babylon's Burning Top Ten
Babylon's Burning enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number seven.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Peter Blaker, Minister of State for Defence, announces that the official count of British military and civilian war dead is 255, with approximately 300 wounded
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Peter Blaker, Minister of State for Defence, announces that the official count of British military and civilian war dead is 255, with approximately 300 wounded
Casualty Statement
Announces the official British casualty figures.
Urban Development Grant Scheme
Answers a parliamentary question concerning the Urban Development Grant Scheme.
End of Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Treaty of Schengen
Engelhard helps review legal consequences of the agreement's programme for progressively freer cross-border movement. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
Treaty of Schengen
Gol helps review legal consequences of the agreement's programme for progressively freer cross-border movement. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
Lalumiere helps review legal consequences of the agreement's programme for progressively freer cross-border movement. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
van Eekelen helps review legal consequences of the agreement's programme for progressively freer cross-border movement. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Austria, 1st term
End of Fourth Strougal Government
The Fourth Strougal Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Fifth Strougal Government
Begins the Fifth Strougal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Uruguay
Scores the only goal as Argentina eliminate Uruguay in the World Cup round of sixteen.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd play Berlin, the concert is very close to The Wall and 2,000 East German fans gather at their side to listen
June Strategic Arms Reduction Understanding
Reaches agreement with George H. W. Bush on reductions beyond START I, laying the groundwork for START II.
President of Philippines
Appointed President of the Phillipines, 1st Protestant President
Election
Yeltsins re-election hinges on co-opting the support of the third placed Aleksandr Lebed (a retired General who receives 14.5% of the vote)
First Round Presidential Election
Finishes first in the opening round of the presidential election but falls short of an outright majority.
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders reach political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Germany as European leaders begin the Amsterdam summit that reaches political agreement on treaty reform.
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Italy as leaders reach political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Greece as leaders reach political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Conference of Amsterdam
Minor amendments are agreed to the European treaties
Mbeki Presidency Begins
Succeeds Nelson Mandela as head of the democratic government.
Presidential Inauguration
Is inaugurated as president at the Union Buildings.
Final Mir Crew Departure
Leaves Mir with Sergei Zalyotin aboard Soyuz TM-30, ending the final crewed expedition to the station.
Nuclear Power
Putin proposes a Moscow-based early warning centre for nuclear missile launches around the world
Government Report
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declares that "Iran failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities" and requests "co-operative actions" from the country
International Atomic Energy Agency
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declares that "Iran failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities" and requests "co-operative actions" from the country
Report on Certain nuclear materials and activities and requests co-operative
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declares that "Iran failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities" and requests "co-operative actions" from the country
Liverpool Manager
Is appointed Liverpool manager after leaving Valencia.
First World Cup Goal
Scores his first World Cup goal as Argentina defeat Serbia and Montenegro 6-0.
Twenty-Five-Pass World Cup Goal
Finishes a celebrated 25-pass team move during Argentina's 6-0 World Cup victory over Serbia and Montenegro.
World Cup Goal Against Serbia and Montenegro
Scores after a solo run during Argentina's 6-0 World Cup victory over Serbia and Montenegro.
Al-Qaeda
US forces begin a new offensive, targeting al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia in areas around Baghdad, where car bombings and other insurgent attacks have intensified
Anfal Campaign
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Chemical Ali
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Chemical Ali
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Kurds
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Kurds
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Siege of Baghdad
US forces begin a new offensive, targeting al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia in areas around Baghdad, where car bombings and other insurgent attacks have intensified
Trial
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Trial
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
US Open
Wins the US Open after an eighteen-hole playoff and sudden-death hole
Brexit
Is murdered in Birstall during the referendum campaign.
Brexit
Murder of Jo Cox during the referendum campaign.
Brexit
Unveils the Breaking Point poster during the referendum campaign.
Geneva Putin Summit
Meets Vladimir Putin at a Geneva summit.
Births on June 16
Birth of Arthur Stanley Jefferson Laurel
Birth of Arthur Stanley Jefferson Laurel
Deaths on June 16
Death of John Churchill
Dies at Cranbourne Lodge near Windsor after suffering recurrent strokes.
Battles on June 16
Battle of Stoke
Fights at the Battle of Stoke
Battle of Stoke Field
Henry's army defeats the Yorkist rising built around Lambert Simnel; the Earl of Lincoln is killed.
Battle of Stoke-on-Trent
Supports Simnels plot for the throne but is killed in battle
Battle of Stoke-on-Trent
The Yorkist pretender is defeated, he is sent to work in the Royal kitchens. Defeat ends the war
Battle of Blackheath
The Cornish rebels reach Blackheath & Audley joins & leads them
Battle of Naseby
Commands the Lifeguard for Parliament against the Royalists
Battle of Naseby
Commands a Regiment for Parliament against the Royalists
Battle of Naseby
Commands levies for the Royalists against Parliament
Battle of Naseby
Commands a regiment for Parliament against the Royalists
Battle of Sinsheim
Serves with Turenne's army at the Battle of Sinsheim.
Battle of Dettingen
Fights at the Battle of Dettingen
Battle of Quatre Bras
Prior to meeting Wellington at Waterloo. Inconclusive Battle against a Dutch-Belgian
Battle of Quatre Bras
Battle of Quatre Bras
Battle of Artois, 2nd
Over five weeks the French and Germans were engaged in a battle of attrition in the area immediately behind the old German front line. This was a maze of communications trenches and strong points, where progress was slow and costly.
Battle of Artois, 2nd
The attack in Artois failed to achieve its original objectives. Vimy Ridge remained in German hands until it fell to the Canadians in 1917 (Battle of Vimy Ridge), while the battle of attrition favoured the Germans.
Battle of Artois, 2nd
The French suffered 100,000 casualties, the Germans 75,000, and as the French were well aware there were more Germans than Frenchmen.
Battle of Artois, 2nd
The Moroccan Division did manage to fight its way back onto Vimy Ridge on 16 June, but was once again pushed back
Battle of Artois, 2nd
Over five weeks the French and Germans were engaged in a battle of attrition in the area immediately behind the old German front line. This was a maze of communications trenches and strong points, where progress was slow and costly.
Battle of Artois, 2nd
The attack in Artois failed to achieve its original objectives. Vimy Ridge remained in German hands until it fell to the Canadians in 1917 (Battle of Vimy Ridge), while the battle of attrition favoured the Germans.
Battle of Artois, 2nd
The French suffered 100,000 casualties, the Germans 75,000, and as the French were well aware there were more Germans than Frenchmen.
Battle of Artois, 2nd
The Moroccan Division did manage to fight its way back onto Vimy Ridge on 16 June, but was once again pushed back
Battle of Halfaya Pass
Rommel orders his Panzers to remove the British from Halfaya. 200 of the Western Desert Force tanks are destroyed
Battle of Halfaya Pass
The Western Desert Force loses 200 tanks. Orders a general assault to destroy the British around Halfaya