Committee of Berwick
The hearing into the Scottish succession is resumed in the presence of Edward I
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June 2 in History
This permanent archive page contains 117 World History Database records for June 2, spanning 1292 to 2025. Recorded topics include Committee of Berwick; Peace with Flanders; Marriage.
Total: 117Events: 109Births: 4Deaths: 1Battles: 2Coronations: 1Countries: 29
Events on June 2
Peace with Flanders
Philip brought the long conflict with Flanders to a negotiated settlement.
Marriage
Catherine and Henry V are married at the Parish Church of St John or at Troyes Cathedral
Marriage
Marries Catherine de Valois, daughter of Charles VI
Treaty of Troyes
Maries in accordance with the Treaty of Troyes, in Troyes cathedral
Arrest of John Fisher
The See of Rochester is declared vacant
Treason
Defends Morton, makes a vain attempt to rescue him, and is declared guilty of high treason
Trial
Defends Morton, makes a vain attempt to rescue him, and is declared guilty of high treason
Scottish Parliament Session Begins
The Scottish Parliament begins its second session amid constitutional conflict with Charles.
Scottish Parliament Session Begins
The Scottish Parliament begins its second session amid constitutional conflict with Charles.
Nineteen Propositions Received
Charles receives Parliament's proposals for a major transfer of royal authority.
Nineteen Propositions Received
Charles receives Parliament's proposals for a major transfer of royal authority.
Departure from Breda
Charles left Breda for Scotland after accepting the negotiated settlement.
Capture of Danzig
Russian forces capture Danzig after a siege of 8 months
Siege of Danzig
Russian forces capture Danzig after a siege of 8 months
Requires colonists to house British troops where barracks are not available
Requires colonists to house British troops where barracks are not available
Protestant Association
Gordon, petition in hand, and wearing in his hat the blue cockade of the Protestant Association, entered the Lower House and presented the petition. A huge crowd, estimated at 40,000 to 60,000 strong, assembled and marched on the Houses of Parliament, many carried flags and banners proclaiming "No Popery"
Reballion of Rebels in London
Anti-Catholic riots break out in London
Reballion of Rebels in London
Anti-Catholic riots break out in London
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant en premier
Lieutenant
Joins the 4th Regiment of Artillery at Valence as Lieutenant en Premier. Appointed Lieutenant en premier
Lieutenant
Napoleon I was appointed Lieutenant en premier.
Girondin Fall
Paris militants and the Mountain force the arrest of leading Girondins after months of struggle with Jacobins
Girondin Fall
Paris militants and the Mountain force the arrest of leading Girondins after months of struggle with Jacobins.
Rule of Rhineland, The
Under the Treaty of Basle, gives up Prussian territories west of the Rhine to France
Treaty of Basel
Frederick William II withdraws from the War of the First Coalition
Treaty of Basel
Under the Treaty of Basle, gives up Prussian territories west of the Rhine to France
Armistice
The armistice of Pleischwitz
Peer of France
Appointed Peer of France
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister, 1st term
Acts as host to Emperor Nicholas I
Acts as host to Emperor Nicholas I
Visit to London
Pays a visit to Queen Victoria
Slav Congress
Helps lead the Prague Slav Congress.
fleet is ordered to Besika Bay to warn Russia not to
The fleet is ordered to Besika Bay to warn Russia not to attack the Ottoman Empire.
Mobilization
The fleet is ordered to Besika Bay to warn Russia not to attack the Ottoman Empire.
Mobilization
The Tsar sends his troops into Moldova and Wallachia (the "Danubian Principalities"), Great Britain, seeking to maintain the security of the Ottoman Empire, sends a fleet to the Dardanelles, where it joined another fleet sent by France.
Command of Silistria
Takes responsibility for the defence after Musa Pasha is killed by Russian shellfire.
Marriage
Grover Cleveland marries France's Folsom
Marriage
Grover Cleveland marries France's Folsom
Changing the International Congress Venue
Participates in a General Council resolution changing the venue of the International's 1868 congress.
Invention of Radio
Files a patent for "Improvements in Transmitting Impulses"
Patent
Files a patent for "Improvements in Transmitting Impulses"
Working Hours Law
Supports limits on factory working hours.
Duma
The 2nd Duma is closed by the Tsat & a new electoral law is passed
Duma
The 2nd Duma is closed by the Tsat & a new electoral law is passed
Double English Channel Crossing
Completes a nonstop return flight across the English Channel.
Nonstop Channel Return Flight
Becomes the first pilot to make the double crossing.
Arrest of Nicholas II
Arrested at Tiflis on a plotting charge
Messines
Decides to distract the Germans from rebellion amongst French soldiers around Reims
Offensive
Orders an Allied offensive to distract the Germans from French mutinies
Election
Wins a good majority
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.
Ministers and Secretaries Act
Leads the government as legislation establishes the principal departments and ministerial structure of the Free State.
Revenue Act
The Revenue Act reduces top income-tax rates while retaining a progressive structure.
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance, 1st term
Cold War Commentary
Kerensky continues political activity connected with cold war commentary.
Enemy Aliens
Clamps down on "the enemy within" & strongly supports the deportation of enemy aliens
Front Line Tour
Hitler visits Rommel, Rommel is ordered to accompany Hitler on his front-line tour
Operation Marita
Rommel is ordered to accompany Hitler on the rest of his front-line tour
Second Army
Orders the Second Army to hold the line between Villers-Bocage & Caen
Siege of Caen
Orders the Second Army to hold the line between Villers-Bocage & Caen
Prime Minister of Romania
Gheorghiu-Dej becomes prime minister while retaining leadership of the communist party.
Second Inter-Party Government
Returns as Taoiseach at the head of a second inter-party government.
Beauregard Personal History Form
On a school personal-history form, Lee listed military service among his future plans and stated that he had no close school friends.
Belgrade Declaration
Signs the Belgrade Declaration recognizing different national paths to socialism.
Oath to Armed Forces
On reaching adulthood, Constantine swears allegiance to the army, navy, and air force as heir to the Greek throne.
Beatles, The
The Silver Beatles are renamed The Beatles for their 1st professional engagement at Neston Institute
Beatles, The
The Silver Beatles are renamed The Beatles for their 1st professional engagement at Neston Institute
Beatles, The
The Silver Beatles are renamed The Beatles for their 1st professional engagement at Neston Institute
Silver Beatles
The Silver Beatles are renamed The Beatles for their 1st professional engagement at Neston Institute
Silver Beatles
The Silver Beatles are renamed The Beatles for their 1st professional engagement at Neston Institute
Silver Beatles
The Silver Beatles are renamed The Beatles for their 1st professional engagement at Neston Institute
Departure from Soviet Union
Oswald, Marina, and their daughter crossed the Soviet frontier at Brest on June 2, 1962, while traveling toward Western Europe.
Puerto Cabello Uprising
A military rebellion at Puerto Cabello was defeated by forces loyal to the government.
Execution in Kinshasa
Is publicly executed with three former ministers after conviction for an alleged coup conspiracy.
President of Ireland
Appointed President of Ireland, 2nd term
Demonstrations
The organisation known as the Movement 2 June, which would become allied to the RAF, is named after the anti-Shah protest in Berlin. Participates in the seminal Berlin protest where a young pacifist named Benno Ohnesorg is killed. After the protest goes to the local SDS office and screams hysterically, "this fascist state means to kill us all! Violence is the only way to answer violence!"
Movement 2 June
The organisation known as the Movement 2 June, which would become allied to the RAF, is named after the anti-Shah protest in Berlin
Red Army Faction
The organisation known as the Movement 2 June, which would become allied to the RAF, is named after the anti-Shah protest in Berlin
Red Army Faction
The German Press Agency receive a communique claiming credit for securing Baaders release from prison written by Ulrike Meinhof, the communique is the first time that the group uses the term "Red Army," which becomes "Red Army Faction"
European Cup Victory
Helps Ajax defeat Panathinaikos at Wembley to win the club's first European Cup.
European Cup Victory
Manages Ajax to victory over Panathinaikos in the European Cup final at Wembley.
Constitutional Referendum
Traore's government submits a new constitution establishing presidential and single-party institutions.
Cod War
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate the codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate the codfish war, it is agreed that only
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate the codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Territorial Waters
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Releases Darkness on the Edge of Town, a tougher album shaped by work, struggle and responsibility.
Live and Dangerous
Produces Live and Dangerous, Thin Lizzy's celebrated live album.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Hungary
Scores the late winning goal as Argentina begin the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Hungary.
Local Authority Expenditure
Takes part in a substantial Commons debate on local-authority expenditure.
Election
Re-elected Prime Minister of Greece.
Two World Cup Goals Against South Korea
Scores twice as Argentina open their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over South Korea.
World Cup Goal Against South Korea
Heads Argentina's opening goal in the 3-1 World Cup victory over South Korea.
The Only One I Know Top Ten
The Only One I Know reaches number nine on the UK singles chart and becomes The Charlatans' breakthrough hit.
Foreign Policy Response to Referendum
Faces the diplomatic consequences of Denmark's rejection while the other member states continue their ratification processes.
Maastricht Referendum Rejection
Acknowledges the Danish electorate's rejection of the Maastricht Treaty, with 50.7 percent voting against ratification.
Prime Minister Restored
Chan resumes office briefly before the 1997 election transition
World Cup Winning Goal Against Nigeria
Heads the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria in their opening World Cup match.
Chief Minister Appointed
Lowell Lewis becomes Chief Minister after the 2006 election
Philadelphia WMD Report Presentation
Presents the Commission's disarmament recommendations to the World Affairs Council and participates in public events explaining the report's proposals.
Prime Minister of Ukraine
Appointed Prime Minister of the Ukraine
Health of John Leslie Prescott
Admitted to hospital after being taken ill on a train from his constituency in Hull to London King's Cross, diagnosed with pneumonia and treated at University College Hospital
Inter Milan Appointment
Is appointed Inter Milan manager, beginning his first coaching role in Italian football.
DAVINCI Mission Selection
NASA selects DAVINCI to investigate Venus's atmosphere and composition using a descent probe and remote observations.
VERITAS Mission Selection
NASA selects VERITAS to map Venus at high resolution and investigate the planet's geology, tectonics and interior.
Fenerbahce Appointment
Signs as Fenerbahce head coach before the 2024-25 season.
Strategic Defence Review
Starmer accepts a defence review focused on readiness, technology and European security.
Births on June 2
Birth of Ion Bratianu
Birth of Ion Bratianu
Birth of Chang Hsueh-Liang
Birth of Chang Hsueh-Liang
Birth of Constantine II
Constantine is born in Athens to Crown Prince Paul and Princess Frederica.
Birth of Charlie Watts
Birth of Charlie Watts, later drummer of the Rolling Stones.
Deaths on June 2
Death of Raj Kapoor
Death of Raj Kapoor
Battles on June 2
Battle of the Gabbard
Commands with the English fleet during the victory over the Dutch at the Gabbard.
Battle of La Hogue
Tourville's retreating fleet suffers further losses as Anglo-Dutch forces destroy French ships near La Hogue.
Coronations on June 2
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster Abbey