Capture of Antioch
Antioch falls after 9 months
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June 3 in History
This permanent archive page contains 154 World History Database records for June 3, spanning 1098 to 2025. Recorded topics include Battle of Antioch; Capture of Antioch; Siege of Antioch.
Total: 154Events: 144Births: 3Deaths: 4Battles: 3Countries: 39
Events on June 3
Siege of Antioch
There are great losses & the Norman & provencal Crusaders fall out. Antioch falls after 9 months
Siege of Antioch
Antioch falls to the Crusaders after 9 months after great losses on both sides
Archbishop of Canterbury
Consecrated as Archbishop & then changes loyalty from Henry II to the Church
Consecration
Consecrated as Archbishop & then changes loyalty from Henry II to the Church
Peace
Makes a truce with Llewelyn of Wales
Peace
John makes a truce with Llewelyn
Succession
Meets Edward I to help settle the Scottish succession
Succession
Meets Edward I to help settle the Scottish succession
Defeat of Walter de Lacy
Mortimer defeated Walter de Lacy during operations against supporters of the Bruce invasion.
Arrest of Richard Scrope
Arrested as a traitor & brought before Henry IV
Arrest of Thomas Mowbray
Arrested as a traitor & brought before Henry IV
Petition
Fairfax presents a Yorkshire petition urging the King to return to Westminster.
Impeachment Division Teller
Acts as a teller in a Lords division during the dispute over the impeachment of leading Whig peers.
Visit to Hanover
Visits Hanover
Transit of Venus
Le Gentil reaches Pondicherry for the 1769 transit but clouds prevent him from observing the event after years of travel.
Transit of Venus Expedition
Cook's expedition observes the transit of Venus from Tahiti as part of an international effort to determine the astronomical unit.
Transit of Venus Observed
Green makes timed observations of the Venus transit from Tahiti during Cook's scientific expedition.
Transit of Venus Observed
Rittenhouse leads observations of the transit of Venus in Pennsylvania for measurements of the Earth-Sun distance.
Corn Law
Birth of Richard Cobden
Cabinet Formation
Polk forms his cabinet after taking office as President of the United States
Defence of Taganrog
Commands Cossack forces resisting Allied landing parties around Taganrog.
Defence of Taganrog
Assists the Russian defence and civil response during the Allied attack on Taganrog.
Defence of Taganrog
Directs local Russian resistance during the Allied attack on Taganrog.
Taganrog Operations
Commands French naval forces participating in the Allied attack on Taganrog.
Taganrog Raid
Repeatedly lands during the bombardment of Taganrog and sets fire to Russian government stores.
Taganrog Raid
Lands with Buckley under fire and helps destroy government buildings and military stores at Taganrog.
New Haven Speech
Lincoln speaks to Connecticut Republicans during his New England tour
Li-Lobanov Treaty
Secures rights linked to the Chinese Eastern Railway.
Discovery of South Pole
Using the ship Fram ("Forward"), earlier used by Fridtjof Nansen, he left Norway for the south, leaving Oslo
South Pole Expedition
Amundsen left Oslo for the south on 3 June 1910
Trentino Offensive
End of the main Austrian offensive in the Trentino
Congress of Soviets
1st Alln Congress of Soviets opens
Congress of Soviets
Stalin attends the sittings of the First Alln Congress of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers Deputies
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Represents Socialist Revolutionary influence at the First Congress of Soviets
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Opens the First All-Russian Congress of Soviets as a leading moderate.
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Presides as the first national Soviet congress opens.
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Presides over Soviet politics as the first national congress opens.
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Supports moderate socialist policy at the First Congress of Soviets
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Argues that the Soviets should support a coalition with the Provisional Government
Constitution of Russia
The First All Congress of Workers and Soldiers Soviets opens
First Congress of Soviets
Chkheidze opens the first national congress of Soviet representatives.
Moderate Soviet Leadership
Chkheidze represents moderate socialist leadership during the early development of the Soviet.
Railway Sabotage
Conducts reconnaissance and sabotage work on the Damascus-Aleppo railway near Baalbek.
Siege of Baghdad
Reports that an offensive against Baghdad is feasible
Visit to Paris
Visits GHQ in Paris & the Front
Ministry of Health Act
Gives Royal Assent to the Ministry of Health Act.
Neutral Nuclear Particle Proposal
Suggests that a neutral proton-electron combination could exist inside atomic nuclei, anticipating the neutron.
Siege of Kiev
Stalin signs an instruction of the Revolutionary Military Council of the South-Western Front to the Commander of the First Cavalry Army to demolish the Kiev group of the Polish armies
Chancellor
Dr Wilhelm Marx (Center) forms 2nd cabinet
Constitution of 1927 Promulgated
The republic adopts a constitution establishing an elected president and parliamentary cabinet.
Treaty of Lima
Signs the treaty resolving the Tacna and Arica territorial dispute with Peru.
Asgeir Asgeirsson Government
Begins the Asgeir Asgeirsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
End of Tryggvi Thorhallsson Government
The Tryggvi Thorhallsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Planning and Building Operations
Examines provisions governing buildings and development within planning schemes.
Planning Schemes
Debates the preparation and adoption of planning schemes.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief-of General Staff of the Luftwaffe
Marriage
Marries Wallis Simpson, at Chateau de Cande, Touraine
Marriage
Wallis Simpson marries Edward VIII in France
Bombing of Paris
The Germans begin bombing Paris
Evacuation
The final day of the Dunkirk evacuation
Raid
Sets up raiding forces to keep German troops tied down in occupied countries
Bombing of Dutch Harbor
Kakuta's carrier aircraft attack Dutch Harbor as the Aleutian diversion opens alongside the Midway operation.
Siege of Dutch Harbour
Bombards Dutch Harbour in the Aleutians to divert the Japanese from the Midway Islands
Independence of Algeria
The Comm of National Liberation allows Algeria to have a say in running their country. Founds Committee of National Liberation in Algeria
Independence of France
The Comm of National Liberation allows Algeria to have a say in running their country. Founds Committee of National Liberation in Algeria
Operation Overlord
The German radio intercept station is bombed & "wiped off the map"
Committee of Algiers
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Constitution of France
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Government
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Operation Overlord
The Allied invasion force of 150,000 departs from England on 5,300 ships
Provisional Government
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Jodl testified in his own defence regarding German military planning and operations.
Apartheid
Forms the 1st all Afrikaner Government, with a majority of 5
Constitution of South Africa
Forms the 1st all Afrikaner Government, with a majority of 5
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of South Africa
Internal Autonomy
France and Tunisia signed conventions granting Tunisia internal autonomy while retaining the monarchy.
Messina Resolution
Supports the Messina decisions to pursue a common market and a European atomic-energy community.
Treaty of Rome
As conference chairman, Bech guides agreement on the Messina resolution and creation of the new expert committee.
Treaty of Rome
Beyen supports the Messina decision to develop concrete proposals for a general common market alongside sectoral projects.
Treaty of Rome
At the close of Messina, Martino supports commissioning experts to turn integration proposals into practical treaty plans.
Fourth European Cup Final Goal
Scores shortly after half-time as Real Madrid secure a fourth consecutive European Cup.
Fourth European Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores in the opening minute as Real Madrid defeat Reims 2-0 in the European Cup final.
Nuclear Power
Communist China launches its first ballistic missile
Crisis
Meets Kennedy & will settle with East Germany if the west signs a peace Treaty
Siege of Berlin
Khruschev threatens to settle with East Germany if a peace Treaty is not agreed
Vienna Summit with Kennedy
Meets President John F. Kennedy in Vienna for tense discussions on Berlin, Laos and nuclear issues.
Sunny Afternoon
The Kinks release Sunny Afternoon.
Light My Fire
Releases Light My Fire as a major single.
Concert
Tyrannosaurus Rex play the Royal Festival Hall.
Powerful Free-Kick Goal
Begins the championship campaign with one of his trademark strikes.
Two Goals Against El Salvador
Scores twice as Belgium defeat El Salvador 3-0 at the World Cup.
World Cup Goal Against Czechoslovakia
Scores a powerful free kick during Brazil's opening victory.
Economic Reform
I participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Pink Floyd
"Obscured By Clouds" is released
Pink Floyd
"Obscured By Clouds" is released
Northern Ireland Unionist Rally
Addresses a Unionist rally in Enniskillen and argues for Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom.
Obstruction of Justice Plea
Pleads guilty to obstruction of justice in a Watergate-related case, removing himself from the forthcoming cover-up trial.
Prime Minister of Israel
Yitzhak Rabin forms a new Israeli Government
Britain presents to the US the oldest known copy of the Magna
Britain presents to the US the oldest known copy of the Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Britain presents to the US the oldest known copy of the Magna Carta
Conference of Versailles
President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain
Conference of Versailles
President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain
Declaration of 5 Point Plan
President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain
Fatah
Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group
Invasion of Lebanon
Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group
Versailles Summit
Discusses peace proposals with allied leaders.
World Cup Goal Against Belgium
Scores Mexico's opening goal in a 2-1 World Cup group victory over Belgium.
World Cup Goal Against Belgium
Scores Mexico's second goal in their 2-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Belgium.
Meech Lake Accord
Secures first ministers agreement on the Meech Lake Accord.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, after the resgnation of Takeshita
Dissolution
The SDP continues as the Independent Social Democrats. David Owen announces the dissolution of the SDP
Dissolution
David Owen announces the dissolution of the SDP
Dissolution
Announces the dissolution of the SDP, continues as an Independent Social Democrat
Constitution of Russia
The USSR is renamed the Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics. Gorbachev announces a final agreement on a Treaty designed to preserve the Soviet federation while giving more power to the republics
Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics
The USSR is renamed the Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics
DPRK Report to Security Council
Reports to the Security Council on North Korean safeguards problems.
North Korean Safeguards Crisis
Warns about unresolved verification issues involving the DPRK.
Common People Number Two
Common People enters the UK chart and peaks at number two, becoming one of Pulp's defining Britpop songs.
Election
Idriss Deby leads 15 candidates in the upcoming first multiparty elections
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola, 3rd term
Free Kick Against France
Scores a spectacular bending free kick against France.
Tournoi de France Goal
Produces one of international football's most famous set-piece goals.
Voyager 1 Infrared Instrument Shutdown
Voyager 1's infrared interferometer spectrometer is switched off to conserve limited electrical power.
Cologne European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders address employment, security policy and future institutional development.
Election
A collapse in Labours core vote in elections for the European Parliament hands Blair his first electoral defeat
Meeting with Putin in Moscow and begins discussions on
Clinton meets Putin in Moscow and begins discussions on trade, missile defense and nuclear arms control
Democratic Nomination
Clinches enough delegates to become the Democratic presidential nominee
Jupiter Fireball
Records a brief flash produced by a small object striking Jupiter.
Presidential Compound Attack
Is seriously wounded in an attack on the presidential compound.
Saleh Seriously Wounded
Leaves Yemen for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea Return
Returns to Chelsea for a second spell as manager after three seasons at Real Madrid.
Ultraviolet Hubble Ultra Deep Field
Teplitz helps add ultraviolet observations to the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, improving the record of star formation across cosmic history.
Asensio Champions League Final Fourth Goal
Scores Real Madrid's fourth goal late in the final against Juventus.
Back-to-Back Champions League Titles
Becomes the first coach in the Champions League era to retain the trophy.
Champions League Final Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid Victory Against Juventus
Helps secure a second consecutive European championship.
Ronaldo Champions League Final Brace
Scores twice against Juventus as Real Madrid retain the Champions League.
Chancellor
Becomes Austria's first female Chancellor.
Fastest FA Cup Final Goal
Scores after twelve seconds against Manchester United, the fastest goal in FA Cup final history.
Fiscal Responsibility Act
Signs a debt ceiling and spending agreement.
Real Madrid Signing Announced
Real Madrid announce an agreement for him to join the club on a five-season contract.
South Korean Presidential Election
Wins the snap presidential election.
Births on June 3
Birth of Richard Cobden
Birth of Richard Cobden
Birth of Jefferson Davis
Birth of Jefferson Davis
Birth of Raul Modesto Castro
Birth of Raul Modesto Castro
Deaths on June 3
Death of Anne of Bohemia
Death of Anne of Bohemia
Death of Ruhollah Khomeini
Death of Ruhollah Khomeini
Death of Robert Adolph Wilton Morley
Death of Robert Morley
Death of Anthony Quinn
Death of Anthony Quinn
Battles on June 3
Battle of Antioch
Antioch falls after 9 months
Battle of Vitoria
Wellingtons 2 main Armies unite at Touro, north of the River Douro
Battle of Midway
Bombards Dutch Harbour in the Aleutians to divert the Japanese from the Midway Islands