Assassination of Philip
Assassinated by Otto of Wittelsbach, Philip had refused to marry his daughter Beatrix
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June 21 in History
This permanent archive page contains 228 World History Database records for June 21, spanning 1208 to 2025. Recorded topics include Assassination of Philip; Assassination of Philip of Swabia; Death of Otto IV.
Total: 228Events: 211Births: 5Deaths: 6Battles: 6Countries: 33
Events on June 21
Assassination of Philip of Swabia
Has Philp of Swabia assassinated, marks end of civil war
Bristol Charter
Issues the charter making Bristol a county in its own right.
Bristol County Status
Bristol is granted County status
County Status
Grants Bristol county status separate from Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Marriage
Henry claims he would Catherine back if the marriage was valid. Catherine pleads with Henry in public at the Parliament Chamber at Blackfriars
Devise for Succession
Edward VI's succession device excludes Mary and Elizabeth from the throne
Excluded from Succession
Mary and Elizabeth are excluded by Edward VI's device for the succession
Letters Patent for the Succession
Letters patent embody Edward's succession settlement and place Lady Jane Grey ahead of Mary and Elizabeth.
Succession
Mary & Elizabeth become "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
Succession
Mary & Elizabeth become "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
Succession
One of the subscribers of the device settling the crown on Lady Jane Grey, but he swiftly abandoned his support
Honno-ji Incident
Betrays Oda Nobunaga and attacks Honno-ji
Honno-ji Incident
Dies by suicide after Akechi Mitsuhide attacks Honno-ji
Honno-ji Incident
Dies defending Oda Nobunaga at Honno-ji
Treaty of Kardis
Confirms the Armistice agreed with Sweden in 1658
Treaty of Kardis
Confirms the Armistice agreed with Sweden in 1658
Assassination of Charles II
Discovers the Rye House plot to murder Charles II & the Duke of York
Plot
Discovers the Rye House plot to murder Charles II & the Duke of York
Advance on Bristol
Monmouth threatens Bristol while advancing through the west.
Capture of Bridgewater
Leaves Taunton & begins the march on Bridgewater at the head of 8,000 men
Capture of Taunton
Monmouth is proclaimed King in Taunton
Siege of Bristol
Monmouths advance on Bristol by way of Bridgewater & Keynsham is resumed
League of Augsburg
Forms the League of Augsburg with Spain & Bavaria against France
Union with Third Estate
Talleyrand joined deputies of the Third Estate as the representative orders moved toward a single national assembly.
Aftermath
Robespierre argues that the kings flight reveals a deep crisis of trust in the monarchy
Aftermath
Robespierre argues that the kings flight reveals a deep crisis of trust in the monarchy.
Aftermath of Varennes
Argues that the king's flight exposes a grave crisis of trust in the monarchy
Aftermath of Varennes
Argues that the king's flight exposes a grave crisis of trust in the monarchy.
Arrest of Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon
Madame Elisabeth is held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king
Arrest of Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon
Madame Elisabeth is held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king.
Arrest of Jean-Baptiste Sauce
Sauce receives the detained travellers in Varennes while local officials decide whether they are the royal family
Arrest of Jean-Baptiste Sauce
Sauce receives the detained travellers in Varennes while local officials decide whether they are the royal family.
Arrest of Louis Auguste Bourbon
Louis XVI is stopped at Varennes before reaching the royalist troops near Montmedy
Arrest of Louis Auguste Bourbon
Louis XVI is stopped at Varennes before reaching the royalist troops near Montmedy.
Arrest of Louis Auguste Bourbon
Stopped at Varennes before reaching the royalist troops near Montmedy
Arrest of Louis Auguste Bourbon
Stopped at Varennes before reaching the royalist troops near Montmedy.
Arrest of Louis XVI
Commands the escort that takes Louis XVI from Paris to Varennes
Arrest of Louis XVI
Commands the escort that takes Louis XVI from Paris to Varennes.
Arrest of Louise Elisabeth Tourzel
Madame de Tourzel is detained with the children after the false Baroness de Korff identity fails
Arrest of Louise Elisabeth Tourzel
Madame de Tourzel is detained with the children after the false Baroness de Korff identity fails.
Arrest of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette is detained with the royal family after the escape fails at Varennes
Arrest of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette is detained with the royal family after the escape fails at Varennes.
Delay
Marie Antoinette is noticed during a stop on the route and the royal party loses secrecy
Delay
Marie Antoinette is noticed during a stop on the route and the royal party loses secrecy.
Delay
Louis XVI is exposed to recognition risks while horses are changed and the journey loses valuable time
Delay
Louis XVI is exposed to recognition risks while horses are changed and the journey loses valuable time.
Detention
Detained with the royal family after the escape fails at Varennes
Detention
Detained with the royal family after the escape fails at Varennes.
Detention
Held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king
Detention
Held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king.
Detention
Detained with the royal family after recognition at Varennes
Detention
Detained with the royal family after recognition at Varennes.
Detention
Louis Charles is kept with the royal family while officials arrange the return to Paris
Detention
Louis Charles is kept with the royal family while officials arrange the return to Paris.
Detention
Marie Therese Charlotte witnesses the detention of the royal family at Varennes
Detention
Marie Therese Charlotte witnesses the detention of the royal family at Varennes.
Detention
Keeps the royal party under local supervision while guards and messengers gather
Detention
Keeps the royal party under local supervision while guards and messengers gather.
Detention
Sauce keeps the royal party under local supervision while messengers and guards gather in the town
Detention
Sauce keeps the royal party under local supervision while messengers and guards gather in the town.
Detention
Detained with the royal children after the escape fails
Detention
Detained with the royal children after the escape fails.
Detention at Varennes
Louis XVI was detained at Varennes after local officials and citizens prevented the royal party from continuing toward Montmedy.
Flight to Varennes
Marie Antoinette remains with the heavy coach despite the danger that the slow vehicle will delay the escape
Flight to Varennes
Marie Antoinette remains with the heavy coach despite the danger that the slow vehicle will delay the escape.
Flight to Varennes
Bouille expects the royal family to reach the frontier but the escape collapses before his forces can help
Flight to Varennes
Bouille expects the royal family to reach the frontier but the escape collapses before his forces can help.
Flight to Varennes
Louis XVI continues the journey eastward after the first carriage arrangements are completed outside Paris
Flight to Varennes
Louis XVI continues the journey eastward after the first carriage arrangements are completed outside Paris.
Flight to Varennes
After the kings flight to Varennes Robespierre and other Jacobins question the future of constitutional monarchy
Flight to Varennes
After the kings flight to Varennes Robespierre and other Jacobins question the future of constitutional monarchy.
Identification
Confirms the king's identity at Varennes after being summoned by local officials
Identification
Confirms the king's identity at Varennes after being summoned by local officials.
Identification
Jacques Destez is called because he had known the king at Versailles and confirms Louis XVIs identity
Identification
Jacques Destez is called because he had known the king at Versailles and confirms Louis XVIs identity.
Journey through Bondy
Louis XVI continued eastward through Bondy as the royal party attempted to reach the frontier without detection.
Pursuit
Drouet rides ahead to warn Varennes and prevent the royal party from continuing toward Montmedy
Pursuit
Drouet rides ahead to warn Varennes and prevent the royal party from continuing toward Montmedy.
Pursuit
Rides ahead to warn Varennes and stop the royal party
Pursuit
Rides ahead to warn Varennes and stop the royal party.
Recognition
Louis XVI is recognised during the stop at Sainte Menehould as suspicion rises along the route
Recognition
Louis XVI is recognised during the stop at Sainte Menehould as suspicion rises along the route.
Recognition
Recognized during the stop at Sainte-Menehould as suspicion rises along the route
Recognition
Recognized during the stop at Sainte-Menehould as suspicion rises along the route.
Recognition
Jean-Baptiste Drouet recognises the king and decides to pursue the royal carriage
Recognition
Jean-Baptiste Drouet recognises the king and decides to pursue the royal carriage.
Recognition
Recognizes Louis XVI and decides to pursue the royal carriage
Recognition
Recognizes Louis XVI and decides to pursue the royal carriage.
Search
Lafayette sends orders and faces accusations after the royal family escapes from his guard
Search
Lafayette sends orders and faces accusations after the royal family escapes from his guard.
Separation
Fersen leaves the royal party after the early stage of the escape to avoid compromising the plan further
Separation
Fersen leaves the royal party after the early stage of the escape to avoid compromising the plan further.
Separation
Hans Axel Fersen Count Fersen left the royal party after the early stage of the escape.
Separation
Leaves the royal party after the early stage of the escape
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal
Legislation
Workers can organize as the Combination Acts are repealed, supported by Joseph Hume
Reform of Labour Law
Workers can organize as the Combination Acts are repealed, supported by Joseph Hume
Saint Chad's Cathedral
Saint Chad's is consecrated as a major Roman Catholic church in Birmingham.
Exile of Guisseppe Garibaldi
Arrives at Nice from Exile in South America after hearing about civil unrest
Succession
Persuades Leopold to accept the Spanish offer of the throne. Leopolds acceptance of the offer of the Spanish throne is telegramed to Madrid
Succession
The President of Spain dissolves the Cortes
Court Diplomacy
Maintains contacts useful for later peace negotiations.
Declaration of War
Declares war against all foreign powers
Declaration of War
Shanghais Chinese elite supported the provincial governors of southeastern China in resisting the Imperial declaration of war. Empress Dowager Cixi, urged by the conservatives of the Imperial Court, supported the Boxers and declared war on foreign powers. A number of regional governors including Li Hongzhang and Zhang Zhidong quietly refused to cooperate
Declaration of War
Issues the imperial declaration against the foreign powers.
Declaration of War
Backs war against the foreign powers.
Election
Nominated for the Presidency
Empress Dowager Cixi declares war against all Foreign powers
Empress Dowager Cixi declares war against all Foreign powers
Rule of China
Empress Dowager Cixi, urged by the conservatives of the Imperial Court, supported the Boxers and declared war on foreign powers
The Boxers
In response to reports of an armed invasion to lift the siege, the initially hesitant Empress Dowager Cixi supported the Boxers and on June 21 issued an Imperial Decree declaring war on the foreign powers. Diplomats, foreign civilians and soldiers as well as Chinese Christians in the Legation Quarter were placed under siege by the Imperial Army of China and the Boxers for 55 days
The Boxers
Chinese officialdom was split between those supporting the Boxers and those favoring conciliation, led by Prince Qing
British Inquiry Rescue Testimony
Gives British inquiry evidence about Carpathia's voyage, lifeboats and rescue of Titanic survivors.
End of Berntsen Government
The Berntsen Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Second Zahle Council Presidency
Begins the Second Zahle Council Presidency in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
National Registration Announced
Sets out the Government case for a national registration system covering available labour and manpower.
Sinking of SMS Friedrich der Große
The German Fleet at Scapa Flow is sunk to prevent it from falling into Allied hands
Sinking of SMS Friedrich der Große - Scapa Scuttle
SMS Friedrich der Große was the first interned German capital ship to sink as the High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow.
End of Second Gunnar Knudsen Government
The Second Gunnar Knudsen Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
First Otto B. Halvorsen Government
Begins the First Otto B. Halvorsen Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Final Reichstag Speech
Addresses the Reichstag on foreign policy three days before his assassination.
Meeting With Hindenburg
Hitler visits Hindenburg where Blomberg threatens to crush the SA with the Army
Final Match Decisive Save
Makes a celebrated late save as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona in the Copa de Espana final.
Seventh Copa de Espana
Coaches Real Madrid to a 2-1 Copa de Espana final victory over Barcelona.
Spain Debate
Speaks on the Spanish Civil War and British policy toward the conflict.
Arrest of 27,000 enemy aliens
Persuades the Home Office to intern 27,000 enemy aliens
Enemy Aliens
Persuades the Home Office to intern 27,000 enemy aliens
Exile of Edouard Daladier
Sets sail with other former French ministers to North Africa on the cruiser Massila
National Resources Mobilization Act
Introduces national mobilization while initially limiting overseas conscription.
Declaration of War
Germany declares war on Russia shortly after the invasion
Declaration of War
Germany declares war on Russia shortly after the invasion
Invasion of Russia
3,050,000 troops, 3,350 tanks , 7,000 field guns & 2,000 arcraft are ready
Invasion of Russia
The 4th Army reaches the outskirts of Moscow
Invasion of Russia
All forces are placed on alert
Invasion of Russia
Timoshenko & Zhukov co-sign the order to put all forces on alert
Invasion of Russia
Timoshenko & Zhukov co-sign the order to put all forces on alert
Operation Barbarossa
The 4th Army reaches the outskirts of Moscow
Capture of Tobruk
Trieste under Azzi participates in the Axis assault that results in the capture of Tobruk.
Capture of Tobruk
Bastico remains the senior Italian commander in Libya when Axis forces capture Tobruk after the Gazala campaign.
Capture of Tobruk
Ariete under De Stefanis takes part in the final attack that captures Tobruk from the British garrison.
Capture of Tobruk
Captures Tobruk and drives toward Egypt, creating the greatest Axis threat to the Suez Canal.
Capture of Cherbourg
The US forces arrive at the hills overlooking Cherbourg
Front-Karelian
Attacks the Finns between Lake Ladoga & Lake Onega
Final Kikusui Attack
Ugaki's command launches the tenth and final massed Kikusui attack as the Okinawa campaign reaches its conclusion.
Trial of the Sixteen
According to international law the trial should not have taken place.
Trial of the Sixteen
All but one of the defendants were forced to admit to the alleged crimes, and on 21 June the verdict was issued.
Trial of the Sixteen
General Okulickis witnesses were not allowed to enter the court, which was a violation of Soviet law.
Trial of the Sixteen
The Soviet Union kidnapped and sentenced a group of citizens of a foreign country whose alleged crimes were committed on a foreign land.
Trial of the Sixteen
They were deprived of basic human rights and tortured.
Independence of Vietnam
The US recognizes the Boa Dai Government
Recognition of the Boa Dai Government
The US recognizes the Boa Dai Government
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria
Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a Progressive Conservative government.
Nasser Talks on Algeria
Discusses the Algerian political situation and plans for a second Asian-African conference with President Nasser.
1970 Final Opening Goal
Heads Brazil into the lead against Italy in the World Cup final.
Brazil Attacking Champion
Links midfield and attack throughout the championship campaign.
Brazil Lifts Jules Rimet Trophy
Lifts the Jules Rimet Trophy after victory over Italy.
Brazil Midfield Champion
Provides creativity and powerful shooting from the left side.
First Player and Manager Champion
Becomes the first person winning the tournament as player and manager.
Fourth Goal Against Italy
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the World Cup final.
Ten-Goal Mexico Campaign
Scores ten goals for West Germany to finish as the leading scorer in Mexico.
Third Goal Against Italy
Completes a tournament in which he scores seven goals.
World Cup Captain
Captains Brazil to its third FIFA World Cup championship.
World Cup Final Goal
Scores Brazil's third goal during the World Cup final.
World Cup Manager
Manages Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win its third World Cup championship.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil defeat Italy in the World Cup final.
The Twelve Chairs
Releases the film adaptation The Twelve Chairs.
Economic Reform
bin Abdullah participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Prime Minister of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 2nd term
Two World Cup Goals Against Peru
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Peru 6-0 and qualify for the World Cup final.
Two World Cup Goals Against Peru
Scores twice in Argentina's 6-0 victory over Peru in the decisive second-round group match.
Budget
Attends the European Council & forwards the case for reducing Britains contributions
Armed Opposition
PMOI conflict with the authorities escalates after Banisadr's impeachment and the suppression of opposition demonstrations
Impeachment
Majles votes that Banisadr is politically incompetent after his conflict with Khomeini and Islamic Republic Party leaders
Arrest of Andrei Sakharov
Chernenko & Mitterand clash over human rights during the discussion of Sakharov
Chernenko & Mitterand clash over human rights during the discussion of Sakharov
Chernenko & Mitterand clash over human rights during the discussion of Sakharov
Chernenko & Mitterand clash publicly over human rights
Chernenko & Mitterand clash publicly over human rights
Politics
Chernenko & Mitterand clash publicly over human rights
Politics
Chernenko & Mitterand clash over human rights during the discussion of Sakharov
Exile of Josef Mengele
Investigators believe they have discoverred Mengeles body
European Championship Semi-Final
Scores a penalty as the Netherlands defeat West Germany 2-1 in the European Championship semi-final.
Knebworth Festival
Pink Floyd are one of the supergroups to play Knebworth Festival in aid of Nordoff Robbins music therapy
Pink Floyd
The band plays Versailles, the show is filmed for the "Delicate Sound Of Thunder" video
Reballion of Rebels in Rangoon
Universities are closed & a dusk-to-dawn curfew is placed on Rangoon & other cities
World Cup Goal Against Spain
Scores Belgium's goal in the 2-1 World Cup group-stage defeat by Spain.
Finance Minister
Manmohan Singh becomes Finance Minister in P.V. Narasimha Rao's government.
Prime Minister of India
P.V. Narasimha Rao becomes Prime Minister after the 1991 general election.
President Elected
Niyazov is elected President in the first post-independence presidential election
Copenhagen European Council
Represents Germany as leaders formulate conditions that future candidate countries must meet before joining the European Union.
Copenhagen European Council
Represents Greece as leaders establish conditions for future enlargement to Central and Eastern Europe.
World Cup Goal Against Greece
Scores Argentina's fourth goal against Greece in what becomes his final World Cup goal.
World Cup Hat-Trick Against Greece
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat Greece 4-0 in their opening World Cup match.
Florence European Council
Hosts the European Council concluding Italy's presidency and reviewing the first stage of treaty-reform negotiations.
Florence European Council
Represents Greece as leaders review progress in institutional reform and enlargement.
Two World Cup Goals Against Jamaica
Scores twice in Argentina's 5-0 World Cup group-stage victory over Jamaica.
World Cup Hat-Trick Against Jamaica
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat Jamaica 5-0 in the World Cup group stage.
World Cup Goal Against England
Scores a long-range free kick over goalkeeper David Seaman.
Invasion of Iraq
United States Senator Rick Santorum claimes that "We have found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, chemical weapons"
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
United States Senator Rick Santorum claims that "We have found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, chemical weapons"
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
United States Senator Rick Santorum claims that "We have found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, chemical weapons"
World Cup Goal Against Angola
Scores Iran's equalising goal in a 1-1 World Cup draw with Angola.
World Cup Goal Against Iran
Scores Angola's first World Cup goal in the draw with Iran.
Berlin Declaration
The European Council of heads of states or Governments met in Brussels to agree upon the foundation of a new treaty to replace the rejected Constitution. The meeting took place under the German Presidency of the EU, with Chancellor Angela Merkel leading the negotiations as President-in-Office of the European Council
European Council Treaty Mandate
Leads the European Council under the German Presidency as negotiations begin on a mandate for a new reform treaty.
Treaty of Lisbon
The European Council of heads of states or Governments met in Brussels to agree upon the foundation of a new treaty to replace the rejected Constitution. The meeting took place under the German Presidency of the EU, with Chancellor Angela Merkel leading the negotiations as President-in-Office of the European Council
Late World Cup Winner Against Iran
Scores in stoppage time to give Argentina a 1-0 World Cup victory over Iran.
Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Crown Prince
Becomes crown prince while continuing as minister of defence.
Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Crown Prince
Appoints Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince and deputy prime minister.
Prisoner Release
Is released from prison and deported to Lithuania.
Births on June 21
Birth of Jean-Paul Sartre
Birth of Jean-Paul Sartre
Birth of Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Sartre is born in Paris to Jean-Baptiste Sartre and Anne-Marie Schweitzer.
Birth of Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas
Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas is born in La Paz.
Birth of Raymond Douglas Davies
Birth of Raymond Douglas Davies
Birth of Benazir Bhutto
The eldest of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Deaths on June 21
Death of Otto IV
Death of Philp of Swabia, assassinated by Otto IV, ends the civil war
Death of Philip
Death of Philp of Swabia, assassinated by Otto IV, ends the civil war
Death of Edward III
Death of Edward III, at Richmond Palace
Nijo Palace Death
Dies after Akechi forces attack the Oda position at Nijo
Death of William IV
Death of William IV, of pneumonia & cirrhosis of the liver. Death of William IV, last of the Hanoverian Dynasty
Death of Tage Fritiof Erlander
Death of Tage Fritiof Erlander
Battles on June 21
Battle of Landriano
France is defeated & the Pope is forced to come to terms with Emperor Charles
Battle of Vitoria
The French are defeated by Wellington & Joseph is forced to retreat over the Pyrenees. The decisive victory by Wellington in the Peninsular War
Battle of Vitoria
Wellingtons 78,000 army defeat 57,000 French, 5,000 French & 6,0000 Allied casualties. Decisive victory of the Peninsular war, Joseph Bonaparte retreats to France
Battle of Vittorio
Wellington forces the French across the Pyrenees. Manages to get 55,000 French back into France over the Pyrenees
Battle of Vittorio
The brother of Wellingtons former wife is killed in battle
Battle of Vittorio
Forces the French back across the Pyrenees. Defeats King Joseph. Calls off the battle 5 miles up the Pamplona road. Attempts to stop the French retreating to France