Exile of Romanus IV
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
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June 29 in History
This permanent archive page contains 181 World History Database records for June 29, spanning 922 to 2026. Recorded topics include Coronation; Exile of Romanus IV; Death of Abel.
Total: 181Events: 159Births: 1Deaths: 8Battles: 11Coronations: 2Countries: 37
Events on June 29
Peace
Makes peace with Pope Clement VII
Treaty of Barcelona
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
Treaty of Barcelona
Signs a Treaty with Emperor Charles V settling their differences
Bill of Attainder
Parliament passes a bill of attainder against Thomas Cromwell after his fall from power.
Marriage
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
Marriage
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
Arrest at Beverley
Hotham is captured near Beverley after attempts to negotiate with Royalist commanders bring his loyalty under suspicion.
Relief of Lachowicze
Victory at Polonka forces Russian troops to abandon the siege of Lachowicze
Danish Invasion of Scania
A Danish army lands in Scania and begins a campaign to recover former Danish provinces.
Danish Invasion of Scania
A Danish army lands in Scania and begins a campaign to recover former Danish provinces.
Swedish Pomerania Restored
French pressure compels Brandenburg to return most occupied Swedish Pomeranian territory.
Swedish Pomerania Restored
French pressure compels Brandenburg to return most occupied Swedish Pomeranian territory.
Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The settlement restores most Swedish possessions taken by Brandenburg during the war.
Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The settlement restores most Swedish possessions taken by Brandenburg during the war.
Peter and Paul Church
Peter lays the foundation of the first wooden Peter and Paul Church.
National Guard
Raises a force from the National Guard to march on the Jacobins but fails
National Guard
Raises a force from the National Guard to march on the Jacobins but fails.
Cisalpine Rep
Creates the Cisalpine Republic
Federal League
Organizes the Federal League and promotes a federal programme for the peoples of the Rio de la Plata
Resignation of Robert Peel
Wishes to repeal the corn laws but his Cabinet is divided
Capitulation of Hanover
Prussian annexation legislation incorporates the Free City of Frankfurt.
Capitulation of Hanover
George V authorizes capitulation because his army is surrounded and lacks supplies.
Capitulation of Hanover
Manteuffel receives the Hanoverian capitulation under terms sent from Berlin.
Capitulation of Hanover
Falckenstein's converging forces surround the Hanoverian army and force its surrender.
First Army
Wilhelm approves the First Army's pursuit from Münchengrätz toward Gitschin.
Royal Headquarters
Wilhelm receives reports of Münchengrätz while the Prussian armies converge in Bohemia.
Trade Union Act
The Trade Union Act gives registered unions legal recognition and protection for their funds.
Hepburn Act
The Hepburn Act expands federal authority over railroad rates and related businesses.
Lock Canal Plan
Congress adopts a lock-canal design instead of a sea-level canal.
Attack on Former Allies
Bulgarian forces attack Serbian and Greek positions.
Bulgarian Attack on Former Allies
Authorizes military action against Serbian and Greek positions.
Bulgarian Attack on Former Allies
Directs the Serbian government during Bulgaria's surprise attack.
Capture of Serres
Greek troops enter Serres after Bulgarian withdrawal.
Retreat from Serres
Bulgarian forces retreat after burning parts of Serres.
Anglo-Persian Oil Contract
Defends the Anglo-Persian oil contract in the House of Commons.
Armed Merchantmen Policy
Explains Admiralty policy concerning the arming of British merchant ships.
Persian Gulf Service
Answers Commons questions concerning naval service in the Persian Gulf.
Irish Settlement Negotiations Reviewed
Addresses negotiations intended to find a political settlement in Ireland during wartime.
Royal Title Granted
Leads the club when King Alfonso XIII grants Madrid the royal title Real.
Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a short-lived Conservative government during the King-Byng crisis.
Cabinet Resignation
Resigns from the cabinet as the German Nationalist partners lose leverage inside the Nazi-dominated Government.
Resignation of Alfred Hugenberg
Resigns from the Government
Great Fatherland War
The Central Commitee declares this the "Great Fatherland War"
Iasi Pogrom
Romanian authorities perpetrate mass killing in Iasi.
Invasion of Russia
The Central Commitee declares this the "Great Fatherland War"
Operation Epsom
Bittrich's newly arrived corps counterattacked the British bridgehead across the Odon.
Operation Epsom
Dietrich coordinated German resistance and counterattacks against the Epsom offensive.
Operation Overlord
Turns down Rundstedt & Rommels request to withdraw from Normandy. Orders defence of Normandy to the last man
Operation Overlord
The Allies capture Hill 112 but Dempsey withdraws & the Germans recapture it
Operation Overlord
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
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway, 1st term
Federal-Aid Highway Act
The Act launches construction of the Interstate Highway System.
Central Committee Defeats Anti-Party Group
Wins Central Committee backing against Molotov, Malenkov, Kaganovich and their allies.
1958 Final Goal
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the 5-2 final victory over Sweden.
1958 Final Opening Goal
Scores Sweden's opening goal against Brazil in the World Cup final.
Battalion 11 Advance
Sanchez Mosquera leads Battalion 11 into the Sierra Maestra offensive.
Brazil Left-Wing Champion
Scores during the final victory over host nation Sweden.
Defence of Santo Domingo
Garcia leads rebel fighters resisting government troops near Santo Domingo.
Final Against Sweden
Delivers an accomplished performance during Brazil's first championship victory.
First World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win its first World Cup as a player.
Reinforcement of Santo Domingo
Ramos Latour reinforces rebel units opposing the army's northern advance.
Santo Domingo Fighting
Sardinas commands rebel positions during the battle around Santo Domingo.
Support at Santo Domingo
Acuna's platoon supports the rebel defence during intense fighting.
Tournament Best Player
Controls Brazil's midfield during the country's first world championship.
Two Goals Against Sweden
Becomes the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.
Two Goals Against Sweden
Equalises before adding Brazil's third goal against Sweden.
World Cup Final
Scores twice as Brazil defeat Sweden in the World Cup final.
World Cup Final Goals
Scores two goals during Brazil's first World Cup final victory.
World Cup Final Selection
Starts the World Cup final despite limited earlier tournament appearances.
World Cup Golden Ball
Is recognized as the outstanding player of the 1958 World Cup.
Border Settlement
Border friction takes place with Nepal
President of Argentina
Appointed de facto President of Argentina after the 1966 coup
Strike
The strike comes to an end when payscales are agreed
A Saucerful of Secrets
Waters contributes to A Saucerful of Secrets as Pink Floyd shifts beyond the Barrett period
A Saucerful of Secrets
Pink Floyd release A Saucerful of Secrets, their first album with David Gilmour
Final Fight
Wins his final fight by technical knockout against Chuck Wepner
Reform of Housing
Removes restrictions on council house sales
Congressional Pentagon Papers Disclosure
Gravel uses a Senate subcommittee proceeding to place extensive Pentagon Papers material into a public congressional setting.
Ellsberg Prosecution Stance
Nixon tells Cabinet members that the administration intends to continue prosecuting Ellsberg over the Pentagon Papers disclosure.
Pentagon Papers
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
Pentagon Papers Entered into Record
Gravel inserts the remaining Pentagon Papers material in his possession into the Senate subcommittee record.
Pentagon Papers Subcommittee Reading
Gravel reads portions of the Pentagon Papers during a meeting of a Senate subcommittee.
Staff Discipline after Pentagon Papers
Haldeman hears Nixon emphasize strict administration discipline and continued prosecution of Ellsberg after the Pentagon Papers disclosure.
Copa del Rey Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 4-0 in the Spanish Cup final.
Twelfth Copa del Rey
Coaches Real Madrid to a 4-0 Spanish Cup final victory over Barcelona.
President of Iceland
Vigdis Finnbogadottir begins serving as president and the worlds first female head of state. Appointed President of Iceland, 1st term
Chairman
Hua Guofeng is replaced by Hu Yaobang (an ally of Deng Xiaoping) as as Party Chairman of Communist China
Party Secretary
Appointed Party Secretary of the Communist Party
START I
The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982
START I
The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982
Privatization
Lawson supports the sale of additional government-held BP shares as part of efforts to reduce public borrowing and continue the privatisation programme.
Intergovernmental Conference Decision
Supports the Milan decision to convene an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform.
Intergovernmental Conference Decision
Supports convening an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform.
Intergovernmental Conference Decision
Participates as leaders decide to convene an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform.
Intergovernmental Conference Decision
Supports the Milan decision to convene an intergovernmental conference on treaty reform and the internal market.
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy
1986 Final Winning Goal
Scores Argentina's decisive third goal in the final against West Germany.
1986 World Cup Golden Ball
Wins the World Cup Golden Ball after leading Argentina through an outstanding championship campaign.
Argentina World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Argentina to their second FIFA World Cup title with a 3-2 final victory over West Germany.
Six-Goal Golden Boot
Scores six goals for England and finishes as Mexico 1986's leading marksman.
World Cup Final Opening Goal
Heads Argentina into the lead against West Germany in the World Cup final.
World Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup final victory over West Germany.
World Cup Final Winning Assist
Releases Jorge Burruchaga with the pass that produces Argentina's decisive third goal in the World Cup final.
Luxembourg Monetary Union Negotiations
Advances Ireland's position on convergence and the design of economic and monetary union.
Luxembourg Monetary Union Negotiations
Advances Greek positions on convergence and the future monetary-union framework.
Luxembourg Political Union Negotiations
Supports Greek positions on the political and foreign-policy provisions under negotiation.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports France's economic negotiating line as the proposed monetary union takes shape.
Treaty of Maastricht
Works to reconcile Italy's fiscal interests with the emerging economic and monetary union settlement.
Treaty of Maastricht
Advances Greece's financial interests while the Twelve examine the design of economic and monetary union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Contributes Ireland's diplomatic position to the Luxembourg phase of the treaty negotiations.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports the political-union provisions sought by Italy during the Luxembourg summit.
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps define France's approach to political cooperation during the Luxembourg European Council.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Denmark's treaty diplomacy during Luxembourg negotiations on common foreign-policy cooperation.
Treaty of Maastricht
Advances Belgium's foreign-policy position as Luxembourg discussions focus on political union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Spain's foreign-policy interests as the proposed Union's political provisions are examined.
Treaty of Maastricht
Works on Germany's political-union priorities while the Twelve meet in Luxembourg.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Britain's intergovernmental approach to foreign-policy cooperation during the Luxembourg talks.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Luxembourg's approach to monetary convergence while the treaty negotiations advance.
Treaty of Maastricht
Shapes Netherlands's financial position during discussions on the future monetary union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Defends British monetary flexibility while the Luxembourg talks consider the proposed path to a single currency.
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Portugal's economic concerns as the Luxembourg summit reviews EMU negotiations.
Treaty of Maastricht
Develops Belgium's monetary position as negotiations continue on the path toward economic and monetary union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Presents Portugal's position on political union as the European Council meets in Luxembourg.
Treaty of Maastricht
Coordinates Luxembourg's foreign-policy stance as leaders review the future treaty at Luxembourg.
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Denmark's economic priorities during the Luxembourg review of monetary-union negotiations.
Treaty of Maastricht
Assesses the monetary-union framework from Ireland's economic-policy perspective during the Luxembourg talks.
Treaty of Maastricht
Presses Greece's diplomatic objectives during the Luxembourg review of treaty negotiations.
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps frame Spain's position on convergence and monetary integration during the Luxembourg phase.
Treaty of Maastricht
Works to protect Netherlands's diplomatic priorities during the Luxembourg negotiations.
Treaty of Maastricht
Works on Germany's response to proposed convergence rules and future monetary institutions.
Assassination of Muhammad Boudiaf
Assassinated at a political rally by the FIS after commanding them to disband
House of Lords
Healey enters the House of Lords as a life peer after leaving the Commons.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Belgium
Scores the only goal as Saudi Arabia defeat Belgium and qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
First Shuttle-Mir Docking
Pilots Atlantis to the first Space Shuttle docking with Mir, beginning joint docked operations and the first shuttle exchange of a station crew.
Free Peace Sweet Top Ten
Dodgy's Free Peace Sweet reaches number seven on the UK albums chart.
Quadrophenia Hyde Park
Perform Quadrophenia at Hyde Park.
Government
Gives a lecture at Beijing University on the importance of human rights
Politics
Gives a lecture at Beijing University on the importance of human rights
Fastest World Cup Goal
Scores after eleven seconds against South Korea, the fastest goal in World Cup history.
Governor-General Takes Office
Paulias Matane becomes Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
European Championship Player of Tournament
Is named player of the European Championship.
European Championship Victory
Guides Spain to victory over Germany in the final.
European Championship Victory
Captains Spain to European Championship victory over Germany.
European Championship Victory
Helps Spain defeat Germany in the European Championship final.
European Championship Victory
Helps Spain win the European Championship final.
Spain Captain Lifts Trophy
Becomes the first Spain captain lifting a major trophy since 1964.
Spain Ends Major Trophy Wait
Wins the country's first major senior title since 1964.
Spain Midfield Champion
Contributes creative midfield play throughout the title-winning campaign.
Spain Midfield Recognition
Directs Spain's possession play throughout the title-winning tournament.
Spain Right-Back Champion
Provides defensive strength and attacking width from right-back.
New Horizons
A final 23-second engine burn fine-tunes New Horizons' trajectory toward its Pluto flyby.
State Affairs Commission
Becomes chairman of the State Affairs Commission.
Euro Equaliser Against Ukraine
Scores Sweden's equaliser in the Euro round-of-16 match against Ukraine.
Euro Extra-Time Winning Goal
Scores the extra-time winner as Ukraine defeat Sweden 2-1 at Hampden.
Euro Goal Against Sweden
Scores Ukraine's opening goal in the Euro round-of-16 match against Sweden.
Madrid NATO Summit
Attends NATO's Madrid summit after Russia's invasion.
Final Resident Doctor Settlement
BMA members accept a revised offer ending the renewed resident-doctor dispute.
Third Term Nomination Sought
Bukele registers to seek his party nomination for the 2027 presidential election
Births on June 29
Birth of Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Robert Schuman
Birth of Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Robert Schuman, in Luxembourg of a German national father
Deaths on June 29
Death of Abel
Death of Abel, killed in battle during a punishment expedition in Friesland
Death of Margaret Beaufort
Death of Margaret Beaufort
Death of Roscoe Arbuckle
Death of Roscoe Arbuckle
Death of Jayne Mansfield
Death of Jayne Mansfield
Death of Muhammad Boudiaf
Assassinated at a political rally by the FIS after commanding them to disband
Death of Lana Turner
Death of Lana Turner
Death of Vittorio Gassman
Death of Vittorio Gassman
Death of Katharine Hepburn
Death of Katharine Hepburn
Battles on June 29
Battle of Cropredy Bridge
Waller attacks across the Cherwell at Cropredy Bridge but is driven back and loses artillery to the Royalists.
Battle of Polonka
Helps defeat Russian forces at Polonka during the Commonwealth counteroffensive
Battle of Polonka
Commands Lithuanian forces alongside Czarniecki at the Polish-Lithuanian victory of Polonka
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange's army reaches the River Boyne before the decisive battle against James II.
Battle of Gitschin
Clam-Gallas loses Gitschin and retreats with the Saxon contingent toward the main Austrian army.
Battle of Gitschin
Friedrich Karl captures Gitschin and links his army with the Army of the Elbe.
Battle of Gitschin
Moltke coordinates the First Army and Army of the Elbe victory at Gitschin.
Battle of Gitschin
Albert directs Saxon troops during the unsuccessful defence of Gitschin.
Battle of Schweinschadel
Festetics withdraws after his IV Corps is defeated at Schweinschadel.
Battle of Schweinschadel
Steinmetz defeats the Austrian IV Corps and clears another route toward Koniggratz.
Battle of Santo Domingo Directed
Castro directs rebel resistance against Battalion 11 near Santo Domingo.
Coronations on June 29
Coronation
Crowned in Reims, Charles the Simple is gathering an army to retake the throne
Coronation
Erik XIV is crowned King of Sweden