Reballion of Rebels in London
The rebellion is provoked by Matildas arrogance & tax demands. Londoners expel Matilda from Westminster during a banquet. Attempts to become the 1st crowned Queen of England but has to leave London
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June 24 in History
This permanent archive page contains 202 World History Database records for June 24, spanning 1141 to 2024. Recorded topics include Coronation; Reballion of Rebels in London; Reballion of Rebels in Oxford.
Total: 202Events: 167Births: 4Deaths: 3Battles: 23Coronations: 5Countries: 27
Events on June 24
Reballion of Rebels in Oxford
Forced to flee to Oxford from London
Diplomatic Meeting at Vezelay
The King's of England & France, Phillip II, meet before embarking for Jerusalem
Capture of Normandy
Completes the capture of Normandy from John by taking Rouen
Capture of Rouen
Normandy is finally lost to France after Philip II takes its capital Rouen
Capture of Rouen
Completes the capture of Normandy from John by taking Rouen
Rule of Channel Islands
John is left with just the Channel Islands after his other French possessions are lost
Rule of France
John is left with just the Channel Islands after his other French possessions are lost
Rule of Normandy
Normandy is finally lost to France after Philip II takes its capital Rouen
Siege of Rouen
Normandy is finally lost to France after Philip II takes its capital Rouen
Siege of Rouen
Completes the capture of Normandy from John by taking Rouen
Siege of Stirling
Defeats Edward II when he fails to relieve Stirling Castle
Sluys Victory Secures Flanders Approach
Edward III's naval victory at Sluys protects communications with allies in Flanders.
Peace
The truce with France expires
Cabot Landfall in North America
Cabot reaches land across the North Atlantic and claims the discovery for the English crown.
Discovery of New World
Sails with a patent from Henry VII to possess lands "unknown to all Christians"
Discovery of Newfoundland
Discovers Newfoundland, naming it "Prima Vista"
Bids Henry VIII farewell at the Field of Cloth of Gold
Bids Henry VIII farewell at the Field of Cloth of Gold
Foreign Policy Statement at London
Says farewell to Francis I
Prayer Book Restored
The revised Book of Common Prayer comes into use under Elizabeth
Siege of Oxford
Oxford is surrendered to Parliament, only Pendennis, Raglan & Harlech remain
Siege of Oxford
Oxford agrees surrender terms with Fairfax, ending the Royalist capital's resistance.
Siege of Oxford
Fairfax receives Oxford's surrender and ends the king's wartime capital.
Siege of Oxford
Surrenders Oxford to Parliament
Surrender of Oxford
Fairfax receives the surrender of Oxford, ending the Royalists' principal headquarters and effectively closing the First Civil War.
Capture of Tartu
Four years after the first Battle of Narva, Peter I marched again in an attempt to capture Narva. Marshal Boris Sheremetevs force of 20,000 capture Tartu
Defection
During the mobbing of the Archbishop of Paris the French Guard refuse their duties
Defection
During the mobbing of the Archbishop of Paris the French Guard refuse their duties.
Demonstrations
During the mobbing of the Archbishop of Paris the French Guard refuse their duties
French Invasion of Russia
Napoleon's Grande Armée invades the Russian Empire, beginning the central crisis of Alexander's reign.
Invasion of Russia
530,000 vross the River Niemen to invade Russia
Invasion of Russia
Crosses the River Niemen with the "Grande Armee". Collects 675,000 men from the grand Duchy of Warsaw
Invasion of Russia
Watches leading regiments of the Grand Army cross the River Niemen at Kovno
Independence of Venezuela
Defeats a Royalist Army & Venezuela becomes a province of Gran Colombia
Independence of Venezuela
Wins independence for Venezuela which becomes a province of Gran Colombia. Defeats a Royalist Army & Venezuela becomes a province of Gran Colombia
Royalist Army
Defeats a Royalist Army & Venezuela becomes a province of Gran Colombia
Royalist Army
Defeats a Royalist Army & Venezuela becomes a province of Gran Colombia. Defeats a Royalist Army at Caraboba
Dismissal
Dismisses Gyulai & assumes command of 160,000 against the Franco-Piedmontese
Independence of Austria
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Independence of Italy
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Unification
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Conference of London
Seeing that the truce was ending, Austria and Prussia arrived at a new agreement, that the war was to completely separate the duchies from Denmark
Cabinet
Appointed Member of Cabinet, leader of the "Tory Democrats"
Secretary of State for India
Appointed Secretary of State for India
Assassination of Marie Francoise Sadi Carnot
Stabbed to death at Lyons by an Italian anarchist
Appendix
Has an appendix operation 2 days before his planned coronation
Marriage to Helen Reilly Barbour
Marries Helen Reilly Barbour while serving as a senior designer and managing director at Harland and Wolff.
Alliance Constantine Constantine I and Bulgaria over the Macedonia and Thrace border
Greece and Serbia break their alliance with Bulgaria over the Macedonia and Thrace border
Declaration of War
The Macedonia and Thrace border dispute with Bulgaria causes the 2nd Balkan War
Declaration of War
Greece and Serbia break with Bulgaria over the Macedonia and Thrace border
Visit to London
Visits Great Britain
National Resources Register Defended
Defends registration as a means of matching national manpower with military and industrial requirements.
Recruiting Reviewed after Coalition Formation
Reviews recruiting policy under the new coalition government.
Bukovina Offensive
Austrian forces driven out of The Bukovinah
Fourth Army
Leads the fourth army in the main part of the offensive North of the River Somme
Invention of Tank
24 June-13 November, tanks are used for the 1st time at the 1st Battle of the Somme
Somme Preliminary Bombardment Opened
Haig's armies begin the prolonged bombardment intended to destroy German wire and forward defences.
Third Army
Leads the 3rd Army south of the River Somme
Austrian Offensive Defeat Announced
Reports the failure of the Austrian offensive in Italy as an important Allied success.
Italian Front Recovery Praised
Praises the Italian resistance that defeats the Austrian attack along the Piave.
Ministry of Health
Becomes first Minister of Health after the ministry is created.
Aland Islands
Finland retains sovereignty after League mediation.
Aland Islands
Sweden accepts the League settlement over the islands.
Assassination of Walther Rathenau
Is assassinated by members of the right-wing Organisation Consul while travelling from his Grunewald home to the Foreign Office.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 2nd term
Rathenau Murder Address
Addresses the Reichstag after Rathenau's murder and condemns the political forces encouraging anti-republican violence.
Reichstag Crisis after Rathenau
Presides over an angry Reichstag session after Rathenau's murder and repeatedly calls deputies to maintain parliamentary order.
Government Report
Produces the Simon Report
Independence of Great Britain
Talks with Indian rulers on the future of central Government. Recommends responsible Government in the provinces. Produces the Simon Report
Independence of India
Talks with Indian rulers on the future of central Government. Recommends responsible Government in the provinces. Produces the Simon Report
Marshal
Appointed Marshal
Marshal
Appointed Marshal
Capture of Brest Litovsk
Vilna & Kovoo are taken after the fall of Brest Litovsk during the German invasion of Russia
Capture of Kovoo
Vilna & Kovoo are taken after the fall of Brest Litovsk during the German invasion of Russia
Capture of Vilna
Vilna & Kovoo are taken after the fall of Brest Litovsk during the German invasion of Russia
Invasion of Russia
By the 2nd day of the invasion the Luftwaffe has destroyed 2,000 Russian aircraft
Invasion of Russia
Vilna & Kovoo are taken after the fall of Brest Litovsk during the German invasion of Russia
Invasion of Russia
Sends the Eighth & 15th mechanized corps on the offensive
Luftwaffe
By the 2nd day of the invasion the Luftwaffe has destroyed 2,000 Russian aircraft
Siege of Dvinsk
Manstein captures the bridges at Dvinsk
European Theatre of Operations
Eisenhower assumes command of the US Armys European Theatre of Operations (ETOUSA)
Cyclotron Plutonium Fission Rate
Using cyclotron-produced plutonium, Segre measures a spontaneous-fission rate low enough to keep the plutonium gun concept viable at this stage.
Implosion Core Criticality Confirmation
Frisch confirms through criticality measurements that the planned implosion-core design is satisfactory.
Berlin Counter-Blockade Announced
Western governments answer Soviet restrictions with economic countermeasures while refusing to abandon Berlin.
Berlin Road Rail and Power Restrictions Intensified
Soviet measures halt road and rail access and restrict power supplies while the Western airlift and counter-blockade expand.
Berlin US Position Reaffirmed
Clay states that the United States will remain in Berlin despite Soviet pressure and access restrictions.
Blockade of Berlin
The west announces a counter-blockade from west to east. Announces the British will not withdraw from Berlin
Blockade of Berlin
Announces only a war can drive the US out of Berlin
Blockade of Berlin
The west announces a counter-blockade from west to east. Russian power cuts in west Berlin & a halt of all railway traffic. Russia imposes a blockade on Berlin. Announces the blockade & imposes a total road & rail blockade in & out of Berlin
Occupation
Announces the British will not withdraw from Berlin
Siege of Berlin
The west anounces a counter-blockade from west to east. Russia blockades Berlin, the US says that it will stay in Berlin
Resignation of Georges Bidault
Resigns as Prime Minister of France
Moonfleet
Directs Moonfleet.
Arrest by Mexican Police
Mexican police arrest Guevara with other members of the Cuban expeditionary group preparing to sail for Cuba.
President of Egypt
Becomes President of Egypt after winning a national referendum.
World Cup Semi-Final Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick as Brazil defeat France 5-2 in the semi-final.
Senate Test Ban Testimony
McCone testified before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee about the Geneva nuclear test negotiations and the technical problems of verification.
Election as President
Parliament elects Kasa-Vubu as the first President of the independent Congo.
Formation of Independence Government
Lumumba forms a coalition government shortly before national independence.
Passport Application
Oswald applied for a new United States passport while planning foreign travel that eventually developed into his September journey toward Mexico City and a hoped-for visit to Cuba.
Prime Minister of Israel
Levi Eshkol forms an Israeli Government. Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
John Lennons second book, A Spaniard in the
John Lennons second book, A Spaniard in the Works, is published
Constitution of 1967
A new constitution establishes a highly centralised presidential republic.
Mining Repression
Soldiers kill miners and family members during repression in the Siglo XX mining district.
Pink Floyd
First appearance on Top Of The Pops to promote "See Emily Play". Syd is immaculate in velvet and satin
San Juan Massacre
Government troops attack mining communities during the San Juan Massacre.
Catch-22 Film
Directs the film adaptation of Catch-22
American Television Address
Addresses the American public on television near the conclusion of his summit visit.
Government
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
Resignation of Eamon de Valera
Resigns as President of Ireland, aged 90
Economic Reform
Kabariti participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
The American Friend
Directs The American Friend.
Real Life Album
Magazine's debut album Real Life enters the UK albums chart and reaches number twenty-nine.
Bombing of Osirak
Israeli F-16 fighter-bombers destroy a nuclear power plant in Iraq at Osirak, Iraq, before it goes into operation, a facility the Israelis charged could have been used to make nuclear weapons
Ceasefire
Israel & the PLO endorse ceasefire agreements
Peace
Israel & the PLO endorse ceasefire agreements
World Cup Assist Against Brazil
Dribbles through the Brazilian midfield before setting up Claudio Caniggia for the winning goal.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Brazil
Rounds the goalkeeper and scores the only goal as Argentina eliminate Brazil from the World Cup.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Corfu Enlargement Agreements
Mitterrand supported the accession agreements preparing Austria, Finland and Sweden to join the European Union.
Corfu Enlargement Treaty Ceremony
Hosts the signing of accession treaties with Austria, Finland, Sweden and Norway during the Corfu summit.
Corfu European Council
Represents Italy as leaders discuss enlargement and preparation for the next institutional reform conference.
Corfu European Council
Represents Germany as leaders discuss enlargement, institutional development and preparation for the next intergovernmental conference.
Corfu European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders address enlargement, institutional development and external policy.
Corfu European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders discuss enlargement and preparation for further institutional reform.
EU-Russia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Signs the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a new framework for relations between Russia and the European Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Represents Finland as the accession treaty is signed during the Corfu European Council.
Treaty of Accession
Represents Sweden at the Corfu signing of the treaty providing for Nordic and Austrian accession.
Treaty of Accession
Represents Austria at Corfu when the treaty for the 1995 enlargement is signed.
Glastonbury Headline Performance
Fronts Pulp as the band step in to headline Glastonbury after the Stone Roses withdraw.
Cassini Second Venus Flyby
Cassini completes a second Venus gravity assist, gaining speed for the next stage of its journey to Saturn.
Two State Solution
Joins Middle East policy work as the administration links Palestinian reform, Israeli security, and a two-state settlement.
Two State Solution
Works on Middle East diplomacy as the administration develops a two-state framework after the June speech.
Two State Solution
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform as the basis for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts.
Two State Solution
Links American support for Palestinian statehood to democratic leadership, security reform, and peaceful coexistence with Israel.
Two State Solution
States that the United States will support a Palestinian state if Palestinian institutions are reformed and terrorism ends.
Two State Solution
Supports interagency policy work translating the President's two-state statement into diplomatic planning.
Two State Solution
Represents US policy in Israel as Washington promotes the President's two-state formula and Palestinian institutional reform.
Two State Solution
Supports the President's speech and frames the two-state goal through diplomacy with Israel, Palestinians, and Arab governments.
Two State Solution
Helps shape the administration's policy linking a Palestinian state to accountable government and security reform.
Two State Solution
Represents US policy toward Palestinians as the administration states support for a reformed Palestinian state beside Israel.
Two State Speech
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform.
Government Ends
The government led by Anneli Jäätteenmäki 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.
Constitutional Reform Committee Service Ends
Completes his service on the House of Lords committee scrutinising the Constitutional Reform Bill.
Election
Ahmadinejad sweeps to the presidential post with a stunning 17,046,441 votes out of a total of 27,536,069 votes cast
Assist for Maxi Rodriguez Winner
Provides the pass for Maxi Rodriguez's extra-time winning goal against Mexico.
Extra-Time World Cup Winner Against Mexico
Scores a spectacular extra-time volley as Argentina defeat Mexico 2-1 in the World Cup round of sixteen.
World Cup Equaliser Against Mexico
Scores Argentina's equaliser in the World Cup round-of-sixteen match against Mexico.
World Cup Goal Against Argentina
Scores Mexico's opening goal against Argentina in the round of sixteen.
Election as Labour Leader
Brown is formally declared Leader of the Labour Party.
Labour Leadership
Brown becomes Labour leader without an opposing candidate.
O2 Opens
The former Millennium Dome reopens as The O2 entertainment venue.
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.
Brexit
Announces that he will resign after the Leave victory.
Brexit
Celebrates the Leave victory after the referendum result.
Brexit
Responds to the referendum result as Foreign Secretary.
Brexit
Says a second Scottish independence referendum is highly likely after Scotland votes Remain.
Brexit
Announces the national EU referendum result in Manchester.
Referendum Result
The Leave side wins the referendum by 52 percent to 48 percent.
Resignation Announcement
Announces that he will resign as Prime Minister after the referendum result.
Dobbs Decision Response
Condemns the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe.
Wagner Mutiny
Launches an armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership
Wagner Mutiny Response
Denounces the Wagner mutiny as a stab in the back
Joint Forces Appointment
Is appointed to replace Yurii Sodol.
Kharkiv Command Criticism
Is dismissed after criticism of battlefield command.
Births on June 24
Birth of Philippa of Hainault
Birth of Philippa of Hainault, a daughter of William I, Count of Hainaut, Holland and Zeeland, and Joan of Valois, the granddaughter of Philip III of France
Birth of Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Birth of Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Birth of Fred Hoyle near Bingley
Birth of Fred Hoyle near Bingley in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
Birth of Patrick Moraz
Birth of Patrick Moraz, later Yes keyboard player during the Relayer period.
Deaths on June 24
Death of Ivan Asen II
Death of Ivan Asen II
Death at Thame
Hampden dies at Thame from wounds received six days earlier during the Battle of Chalgrove.
Death of Marie Francoise Sadi Carnot
Death of Marie Francoise Sadi Carnot, assassinated
Battles on June 24
Battle of Bannockburn
However, all the refugees who entered the castle were taken prisoner by its formerly pro-English governor Walter fitz Gilbert who, like many Lowland knights, declared for Bruce as soon as word came of the Scottish King's victory
Battle of Bannockburn
Humphrey de Bohun was ransomed by Edward II, his brother-in-law, on the pleading of his wife Isabella. This was one of the most interesting ransoms in English history. The Earl was traded for Bruces queen, Elizabeth de Burgh and daughter, Marjorie Bruce, two bishops amongst other important Scots captives in England
Battle of Bannockburn
Leading a large company of Welsh and English knights and archers. The archers might have had success at breaking up the Scots schiltrons until they were overrun by the Scots cavalry.
Battle of Bannockburn
When the battle was lost Bohun retreated with the Earl of Angus and several other barons, knights and men to Bothwell Castle, seeking a safe haven.
Battle of Bannockburn
Commands the left wing
Battle of Bannockburn
Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence. Defeated by Robert the Bruce after failing to relieve Stirling Castle. After the Battle of Bannockburn Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence
Battle of Bannockburn
Wins the recognition of Scottish independence. English losses are about 10,000, the Scots lose 4,000
Battle of Bannockburn
Joint Commander with Sir James Douglas of the left wing at Bannockburn
Battle of Bannockburn
Shares in Edward IIs defeat by the Scots, commands the rearward division
Battle of Sluys
Present at the English victory in the Battle of Sluys
Battle of Sluys
Wins a major naval victory over the French fleet
Battle of Sluys
Wins a naval victory over the French fleet to transport his forces across to France
Battle of Sluys
Edward III leads a campaign in north France & defeats the French fleet
Battle of Wilhelmstal
Helps the Prusso-British Army defeat the French in Westphalia
Battle of Carabobo
Defeats a Royalist Army at Caraboba
Battle of Carabobo
The patriot victory at Carabobo secured effective Venezuelan independence and strengthened republican government.
Battle of Nezib
Receives another major victory over Ottoman forces at the Battle of Nezib.
Battle of Solferino
Saves the Austrian Army from a total rout by a rear guard action
Battle of Solferino
The north Italian village of Solferino is captured by the French from the Austrians. The North Italian village of Solferino is captured by the French from Franz Josef. Dismisses Gyulai & assumes command of 160,000 against the Franco-Piedmontese. Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Battle of Solferino
The Austrians are defeated by the French & Sardinians
Battle of Custoza
Albrecht defeats the larger Italian army at Custoza and protects the approaches to Verona.
Battle of Custoza
Victor Emmanuel accompanies the army during the defeat at Custoza and subsequent withdrawal.
Battle of Verdun
Cancels supplies to the battle when the French are saved from by Allied bombardment
Coronations on June 24
Coronation
Attempts to become the 1st crowned Queen of England but has to leave London
Coronation
Crowned Queen of England
Coronation
Followed by a banquet in Westminster hall, "greater than any Caesar had known". Crowned at Westminster
Coronation
At the coronation of Henry VIII Shrewsbury bore the sword curtana
Coronation
Given the crown, sceptre & sword, bestowing upon her the right to rule Scotland