June 29 in History

Romanuss blinding is carried out so brutally that he soon died because of the injury and subsequent infection. Brought back to Constantinople, Romanos is blinded (June 29, 1072) and sent into exile to the island of Proti

Makes peace with Pope Clement VII

Signs a Treaty with Pope Clement VII settling their differences. Francis surrenders his rights to Artois, Flanders, and Tournai, and is obliged to pay a ransom of two million golden ducatsbefore his sons were to be released

Signs a Treaty with Emperor Charles V settling their differences

Parliament passes a bill of attainder against Thomas Cromwell after his fall from power.

Claims that her marriage to Henry VIII had been consumated. Annes betrothal to Lorraine & the non-consumation of the marriage are investigated. A formal trial into the marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves begins

Anne's betrothal to Lorraine & the non-consummation of the marriage are investigated. A formal trial into the marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves begins

Hotham is captured near Beverley after attempts to negotiate with Royalist commanders bring his loyalty under suspicion.

Victory at Polonka forces Russian troops to abandon the siege of Lachowicze

A Danish army lands in Scania and begins a campaign to recover former Danish provinces.

A Danish army lands in Scania and begins a campaign to recover former Danish provinces.

French pressure compels Brandenburg to return most occupied Swedish Pomeranian territory.

French pressure compels Brandenburg to return most occupied Swedish Pomeranian territory.

The settlement restores most Swedish possessions taken by Brandenburg during the war.

The settlement restores most Swedish possessions taken by Brandenburg during the war.

Peter lays the foundation of the first wooden Peter and Paul Church.

Raises a force from the National Guard to march on the Jacobins but fails

Raises a force from the National Guard to march on the Jacobins but fails.

Creates the Cisalpine Republic

Organizes the Federal League and promotes a federal programme for the peoples of the Rio de la Plata

Wishes to repeal the corn laws but his Cabinet is divided

Prussian annexation legislation incorporates the Free City of Frankfurt.

George V authorizes capitulation because his army is surrounded and lacks supplies.

Manteuffel receives the Hanoverian capitulation under terms sent from Berlin.

Falckenstein's converging forces surround the Hanoverian army and force its surrender.

Wilhelm approves the First Army's pursuit from Münchengrätz toward Gitschin.

Wilhelm receives reports of Münchengrätz while the Prussian armies converge in Bohemia.

The Trade Union Act gives registered unions legal recognition and protection for their funds.

The Hepburn Act expands federal authority over railroad rates and related businesses.

Congress adopts a lock-canal design instead of a sea-level canal.

Bulgarian forces attack Serbian and Greek positions.

Authorizes military action against Serbian and Greek positions.

Directs the Serbian government during Bulgaria's surprise attack.

Greek troops enter Serres after Bulgarian withdrawal.

Bulgarian forces retreat after burning parts of Serres.

Defends the Anglo-Persian oil contract in the House of Commons.

Explains Admiralty policy concerning the arming of British merchant ships.

Answers Commons questions concerning naval service in the Persian Gulf.

Addresses negotiations intended to find a political settlement in Ireland during wartime.

Leads the club when King Alfonso XIII grants Madrid the royal title Real.

Forms a short-lived Conservative government during the King-Byng crisis.

Resigns from the cabinet as the German Nationalist partners lose leverage inside the Nazi-dominated Government.

Resigns from the Government

The Central Commitee declares this the "Great Fatherland War"

Romanian authorities perpetrate mass killing in Iasi.

The Central Commitee declares this the "Great Fatherland War"

Bittrich's newly arrived corps counterattacked the British bridgehead across the Odon.

Dietrich coordinated German resistance and counterattacks against the Epsom offensive.

Turns down Rundstedt & Rommels request to withdraw from Normandy. Orders defence of Normandy to the last man

The Allies capture Hill 112 but Dempsey withdraws & the Germans recapture it

Juno is the second most heavily defended of the five landing sites chosen by the Allies, General Wilhelm Richter is in charge of the 716th Division guarding the beach, with 11 heavy batteries of 155 mm guns and 9 medium batteries of 75 mm guns

Appointed Prime Minister of Norway, 1st term

The Act launches construction of the Interstate Highway System.

Wins Central Committee backing against Molotov, Malenkov, Kaganovich and their allies.

Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the 5-2 final victory over Sweden.

Scores Sweden's opening goal against Brazil in the World Cup final.

Sanchez Mosquera leads Battalion 11 into the Sierra Maestra offensive.

Scores during the final victory over host nation Sweden.

Garcia leads rebel fighters resisting government troops near Santo Domingo.

Delivers an accomplished performance during Brazil's first championship victory.

Helps Brazil win its first World Cup as a player.

Ramos Latour reinforces rebel units opposing the army's northern advance.

Sardinas commands rebel positions during the battle around Santo Domingo.

Acuna's platoon supports the rebel defence during intense fighting.

Controls Brazil's midfield during the country's first world championship.

Becomes the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.

Equalises before adding Brazil's third goal against Sweden.

Scores twice as Brazil defeat Sweden in the World Cup final.

Scores two goals during Brazil's first World Cup final victory.

Starts the World Cup final despite limited earlier tournament appearances.

Is recognized as the outstanding player of the 1958 World Cup.

Border friction takes place with Nepal

Appointed de facto President of Argentina after the 1966 coup

The strike comes to an end when payscales are agreed

Waters contributes to A Saucerful of Secrets as Pink Floyd shifts beyond the Barrett period

Pink Floyd release A Saucerful of Secrets, their first album with David Gilmour

Wins his final fight by technical knockout against Chuck Wepner

Removes restrictions on council house sales

John Mitchell, Nixon's Attorney General, almost immediately issued a telegram to the Times ordering that it halt publication, The Times refuses, and the Government takes out a suit against it

Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 4-0 in the Spanish Cup final.

Coaches Real Madrid to a 4-0 Spanish Cup final victory over Barcelona.

Vigdis Finnbogadottir begins serving as president and the worlds first female head of state. Appointed President of Iceland, 1st term

Hua Guofeng is replaced by Hu Yaobang (an ally of Deng Xiaoping) as as Party Chairman of Communist China

Appointed Party Secretary of the Communist Party

The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982

The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982

Scores Argentina's late goal in the 2-1 World Cup second-round defeat by Italy.

Decides to sell mor British Petroleum shares due to the increase in PSBR

Supports the Milan decision to convene an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform.

Supports convening an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform.

Participates as leaders decide to convene an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform.

Supports the Milan decision to convene an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform and the internal market.

Appointed President of Italy

Scores Argentina's decisive third goal in the final against West Germany.

Wins the World Cup Golden Ball after leading Argentina through an outstanding championship campaign.

Coaches Argentina to their second FIFA World Cup title with a 3-2 final victory over West Germany.

Scores six goals for England and finishes as Mexico 1986's leading marksman.

Heads Argentina into the lead against West Germany in the World Cup final.

Scores Argentina's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup final victory over West Germany.

Releases Jorge Burruchaga with the pass that produces Argentina's decisive third goal in the World Cup final.

Advances Ireland's position on convergence and the design of economic and monetary union.

Advances Greek positions on convergence and the future monetary-union framework.

Supports Greek positions on the political and foreign-policy provisions under negotiation.

Supports France's economic negotiating line as the proposed monetary union takes shape.

Works to reconcile Italy's fiscal interests with the emerging economic and monetary union settlement.

Advances Greece's financial interests while the Twelve examine the design of economic and monetary union.

Contributes Ireland's diplomatic position to the Luxembourg phase of the treaty negotiations.

Supports the political-union provisions sought by Italy during the Luxembourg summit.

Helps define France's approach to political cooperation during the Luxembourg European Council.

Supports Denmark's treaty diplomacy during Luxembourg negotiations on common foreign-policy cooperation.

Advances Belgium's foreign-policy position as Luxembourg discussions focus on political union.

Represents Spain's foreign-policy interests as the proposed Union's political provisions are examined.

Works on Germany's political-union priorities while the Twelve meet in Luxembourg.

Supports Britain's intergovernmental approach to foreign-policy cooperation during the Luxembourg talks.

Supports Luxembourg's approach to monetary convergence while the treaty negotiations advance.

Shapes Netherlands's financial position during discussions on the future monetary union.

Defends British monetary flexibility while the Luxembourg talks consider the proposed path to a single currency.

Represents Portugal's economic concerns as the Luxembourg summit reviews EMU negotiations.

Develops Belgium's monetary position as negotiations continue on the path toward economic and monetary union.

Presents Portugal's position on political union as the European Council meets in Luxembourg.

Coordinates Luxembourg's foreign-policy stance as leaders review the future treaty at Luxembourg.

Supports Denmark's economic priorities during the Luxembourg review of monetary-union negotiations.

Assesses the monetary-union framework from Ireland's economic-policy perspective during the Luxembourg talks.

Presses Greece's diplomatic objectives during the Luxembourg review of treaty negotiations.

Helps frame Spain's position on convergence and monetary integration during the Luxembourg phase.

Works to protect Netherlands's diplomatic priorities during the Luxembourg negotiations.

Works on Germany's response to proposed convergence rules and future monetary institutions.

Assassinated at a political rally by the FIS after commanding them to disband

Healey enters the House of Lords as a life peer after leaving the Commons.

Scores the only goal as Saudi Arabia defeat Belgium and qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.

Dodgy's Free Peace Sweet reaches number seven on the UK albums chart.

Perform Quadrophenia at Hyde Park.

Gives a lecture at Beijing University on the importance of human rights

Gives a lecture at Beijing University on the importance of human rights

Scores after eleven seconds against South Korea, the fastest goal in World Cup history.

Paulias Matane becomes Governor-General of Papua New Guinea

Is named player of the European Championship.

Guides Spain to victory over Germany in the final.

Captains Spain to European Championship victory over Germany.

Helps Spain defeat Germany in the European Championship final.

Helps Spain win the European Championship final.

Becomes the first Spain captain lifting a major trophy since 1964.

Wins the country's first major senior title since 1964.

Contributes creative midfield play throughout the title-winning campaign.

Directs Spain's possession play throughout the title-winning tournament.

Provides defensive strength and attacking width from right-back.

A final 23-second engine burn fine-tunes New Horizons' trajectory toward its Pluto flyby.

Becomes chairman of the State Affairs Commission.

Attends NATO's Madrid summit after Russia's invasion.

BMA members accept a revised offer ending the renewed resident-doctor dispute.

Bukele registers to seek his party nomination for the 2027 presidential election

Birth of Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Robert Schuman, in Luxembourg of a German national father

Death of Abel, killed in battle during a punishment expedition in Friesland

Death of Margaret Beaufort

Death of Roscoe Arbuckle

Death of Jayne Mansfield

Assassinated at a political rally by the FIS after commanding them to disband

Death of Lana Turner

Death of Vittorio Gassman

Death of Katharine Hepburn

Waller attacks across the Cherwell at Cropredy Bridge but is driven back and loses artillery to the Royalists.

Helps defeat Russian forces at Polonka during the Commonwealth counteroffensive

Commands Lithuanian forces alongside Czarniecki at the Polish-Lithuanian victory of Polonka

William III of Orange's army reaches the River Boyne before the decisive battle against James II.

Clam-Gallas loses Gitschin and retreats with the Saxon contingent toward the main Austrian army.

Friedrich Karl captures Gitschin and links his army with the Army of the Elbe.

Moltke coordinates the First Army and Army of the Elbe victory at Gitschin.

Albert directs Saxon troops during the unsuccessful defence of Gitschin.

Festetics withdraws after his IV Corps is defeated at Schweinschadel.

Steinmetz defeats the Austrian IV Corps and clears another route toward Koniggratz.

Castro directs rebel resistance against Battalion 11 near Santo Domingo.

Crowned in Reims, Charles the Simple is gathering an army to retake the throne

Erik XIV is crowned King of Sweden