Repulse of de Lacy Counterattack
Mortimer's forces repelled a renewed attack by Walter de Lacy and his brothers.
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June 4 in History
This permanent archive page contains 180 World History Database records for June 4, spanning 1039 to 2025. Recorded topics include Death of Conrad II; Repulse of de Lacy Counterattack; Siege of Dartford.
Total: 180Events: 148Births: 2Deaths: 8Battles: 22Countries: 31
Events on June 4
Siege of Dartford
Begins the revolt by leading a poll tax attack on Dartford
Execution
Executed by Henry IV for being a traitor
Execution
Executed by Henry IV for being a traitor
Execution
Executed by Henry IV for being a traitor
Reballion of Rebels in Furnes
Supported by Lovell & the Earl of Lincoln
Reballion of Rebels in Furnes
Supported by Lovell & the Earl of Lincoln. An army of German mercenaries & Irish lands at Furnes, Lancashire
Bristol City Status
Bristol gains city status in connection with the creation of the new cathedral diocese.
Diocese of Bristol Created
Creates the Diocese of Bristol, with the former Augustinian abbey church becoming Bristol Cathedral.
Marriage
Lord Robert Dudley marries Amy Robsart
Marriage
Lord Robert Dudley marries Amy Robsart
Arrest of Charles I
Taken prisoner by the Army from Holmby House in Northamptonshire
Invasion of Great Britain
Joins forces with the Jacobite invaders
President of National Convention
Robespierre became president of the National Convention shortly before the Festival of the Supreme Being.
West Indies Pursuit
Arrives in the Caribbean during the pursuit of Villeneuve.
Assassination of Antonio Jose de Sucre
Is assassinated while travelling through the mountains of southern Gran Colombia.
Constitution of Belgium
Under the new constitution free association & public meetings become citizens rights
Franchise
The franchise is extended to the upper middle class
Legislation
The 3rd Reform Bill is passed
Reform of Electoral System
The 3rd Reform Bill is passed. The franchise is extended to the upper middle class. Constituencies are created in new towns, rotten & pocket boroughs abolished
Great Western Railway
The first public section of the Great Western Railway opens between Paddington and Maidenhead.
Paddington Station
The first temporary Great Western Railway terminus at Paddington opens for services between London and Maidenhead.
Retirement
Leads an Austrian force defeated by the French & Italians, forced to retire
Siege of Milan
French victory at Magenta is followed by the French liberation of Milan
Congress of Obrero
La Sociedad Esperanza de Empleados (Employees Hope Society) designates Marti as delegate to the Congreso Obrero
Sociedad Esperanza de Empleados
La Sociedad Esperanza de Empleados (Employees Hope Society) designates Marti as delegate to the Congreso Obrero
Speech
Supports Free Trade while speaking at a mass meeting in Manchester
British Inquiry Seaman Evidence
Gives evidence about deck work, lifeboat operations and the final evacuation.
British Inquiry Seaman Evidence
Gives evidence about Titanic's lifeboats and his experience during the sinking.
British Inquiry Steward Evidence
Gives evidence about passenger assistance, lifeboat loading and events after the collision.
International Radiotelegraph Safety Conference Opens
Chairs the London radiotelegraph conference as maritime safety and emergency communications receive increased attention after Titanic.
Titanic Inquiry Testimony
Begins giving evidence before the British Wreck Commissioner's inquiry into Titanic's loss.
WSPU
Steps out in front of the King's horse, Anmer, as it rounded Tattenham Corner in the Derby, with Davison carrying the banner of the WSPU
WSPU
Herbert Jones, the jockey who was riding the King's horse, suffers a mild concussion in the incident, but is "haunted by that womans face" much longer
British Centre Advances at Third Krithia
Hunter-Weston's troops gain limited ground during the third unsuccessful Allied offensive toward Krithia.
Brusilov Offensive
The 3rd & Eighth Armies attack the Austrian 4th south of the Pripet Marshes. The Austrians are routed
French Corps Attacks at Third Krithia
Gouraud directs French forces during the Third Battle of Krithia on the right of the Allied line.
Third Krithia Offensive Ends without Breakthrough
Hamilton's third Krithia offensive ends without capturing the village or breaking the Ottoman defence.
Third Krithia Offensive Launched
Hamilton launches the third major Allied attempt to capture Krithia and the heights of Achi Baba.
Brusilov Offensive
Transfers 15 Divisions from the Western to the Eastern front after the Brusilov Offensive
Eastern Front
Transfers 15 Divisions from the Western to the Eastern front after the Brusilov Offensive
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Challenges moderate Soviet leaders by declaring that Bolsheviks are ready to take power
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Claims Bolsheviks are ready to take power.
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Defends coalition policy before Soviet delegates.
Reballion of Rebels in Villiers-Cotter
About 1,500 mutineers march on Villiers-Cotterelts to try & reach Paris
Ludendorf Offensive
Final day of 3rd Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Aisne
Speech
Announces, "I shall fight before Paris..."
Treaty of Batum
A Treaty signed between the Democratic Republic of Armenia and the Ottoman Empire signed in Batum
Treaty of Batum
Turkey signs a Treaty with Armenian nationalists recognizing a new Armenian Republic. A Treaty signed between the Democratic Republic of Armenia and the Ottoman Empire signed in Batum
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Says "2,000 yrs ago the mob of Jerusalem dragged a man to execution in just this way"
Assassination Attempt
Survives a right-wing assassination attempt using prussic acid, reflecting the continuing campaign of political violence against republican leaders.
Execution
Says "2,000 yrs ago the mob of Jerusalem dragged a man to execution in just this way"
Meyer v Nebraska
Writes the majority opinion protecting language instruction against a Nebraska restriction.
Assassination of Tsolin Chang
His train is mined, organized by 2 Japanese Colonels to secure Manchuria for Japan
Socialist Republic of Chile
Heads the first junta of the short-lived Socialist Republic of Chile.
National Socialist Revolution
Hitler has a meeting with Rohm for 5 hrs & warns him not to start a 2nd revolution
National Socialist Revolution
Hitler meets Rohm, the SA is asked to take 1 months leave. Hitler has a meeting with Rohm for 5 hrs & warns him not to start a 2nd revolution
Sturmabteilung (SA)
Hitler has a meeting with Rohm, the SA has to take 1 months leave
End of Second Malypetr Government
The Second Malypetr Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Third Malypetr Government
Begins the Third Malypetr Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Capture of Dunkirk
Dunkirk is captured after its evacuation by the BEF
Evacuation
The Germans enter Dunkirk
Evacuation
The British Royal Navy evacuates 300,000 from Dunkirk
Operation Alphabet
Oversees withdrawal of British land forces during the evacuation.
Operation Alphabet
Directs evacuation of Allied forces from the Narvik area.
Operation Alphabet
Directs evacuation of Allied troops and equipment from the Narvik area.
Operation Alphabet
Cunningham helps direct naval evacuation movements as Allied forces withdraw from northern Norway.
Operation Dynamo
"We shall fight on the beaches...... we shall never surrender"
Operation Dynamo
The British Royal Navy evacuates 300,000 from Dunkirk
Speech
"We shall fight on the beaches...... we shall never surrender"
We Shall Fight on the Beaches
Warns Parliament that Britain will fight on whatever happens.
Air Strike on Midway
Tomonaga leads the Japanese carrier strike that bombs Midway Island shortly after dawn.
Assassination of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich
Dies after an attack by the Czech resistence, 3 Czech parachutists with British support in an open car
Counterattack from Hiryu
Yamaguchi directs Hiryu's surviving air group in two counterstrikes that badly damage USS Yorktown.
Invasion of Midway
Launches the Midway invasion believing there are no US carriers in the central Pacific
Loss of Akagi
Aoki commands Akagi when American dive bombers fatally damage the carrier during the Battle of Midway.
Loss of Hiryu
Kaku commands Hiryu when American dive bombers fatally damage the last operational Japanese carrier at Midway.
Loss of Soryu
Yanagimoto commands Soryu when American dive bombers mortally damage the carrier during the Battle of Midway.
President of Argentina
Appointed de facto President of Argentina after the 1943 coup
Enigma Machine
Leads the first U.S. boarding party onto U-505 and secures sensitive cipher material, including Enigma equipment.
Enigma Machine
Commands the hunter-killer group that captures U-505 with Enigma machines and current codebooks intact.
Enigma Machine
Leads the salvage effort that keeps U-505 afloat, preserving captured Enigma machines and codebooks for intelligence exploitation.
Operation Overlord
Postpones Operation Overlord, due 5th June, because of bad weather
Operation Overlord
The weather in the Channel deteriorates & the Allied invasion force is recalled
Operation Overlord
Arrives home hoping to convince Hitler to defend the Cotentin coast
Defense of Oroku
Ota's naval base force defends the Oroku Peninsula after American Marines begin operations against the position.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Jodl testified in his own defence regarding German military planning and operations.
Election
Elected to power as President but rules through military force
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina, 1st term
Malan Premiership Begins
Begins implementing the formal apartheid programme.
National Party Government
Forms a National Party government after the general election.
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina, 2nd term
Presidential Campaign Launch
Launches his active campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in Abilene, Kansas.
Canal Concession
Announces that Egypt will not renew the Suez Canal Company's concession when it expires.
Pegasus Memorial Museum
Pegasus Bridge now resides in the grounds of the Pegasus Memorial Museum, the museum is inaugurated by HRH The Prince of Wales and lies at the Eastern end of the current bridge
Renewed Berlin Deadline
Renews pressure for a German peace settlement and threatens a separate treaty with East Germany.
Vienna Summit Laos Agreement
Agrees with Kennedy on the goal of a neutral Laos governed by a coalition rather than direct superpower confrontation.
Hospital Plan Debate
Defends the national Hospital Plan in the House of Commons and stresses long-term development of modern hospital services.
Maasdam Departure from Holland
Lee, Marina, and June departed Holland aboard the SS Maasdam on June 4, beginning their Atlantic crossing to the United States.
Crisis
Resigns before being exposed for lying to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons
Resignation of John Profumo
Profumo resigns from the Government
Resignation of John Profumo
Resigns before being exposed for lying to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons
Scandal
Profumo resigns from the Government
Pink Floyd
Sessions start at Studio 2 in Abbey Road on "Eclipse", the original title of "Dark Side Of The Moon"
Pink Floyd
Sessions start at Studio 2 in Abbey Road on "Eclipse", the original title of "Dark Side Of The Moon"
Pink Floyd
Sessions start at Studio 2 in Abbey Road on "Eclipse", the original title of "Dark Side Of The Moon"
Presidential Election
Elected first President of the Khmer Republic after adoption of the constitution
White House Tape 039-080
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon in the 15-minute White House recording numbered 039-080; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 039-080
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman in the 15-minute White House recording numbered 039-080; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 039-083
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon in the 1-minute White House recording numbered 039-083; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 039-083
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman in the 1-minute White House recording numbered 039-083; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 442-001
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon and Ronald Ziegler in the 281-minute White House recording numbered 442-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 442-001
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean and Ronald Ziegler in the 281-minute White House recording numbered 442-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 442-001
Ronald Ziegler appears with Richard Nixon and John Dean in the 281-minute White House recording numbered 442-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Joy Division
Sumner and Hook attend a Sex Pistols show at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, only 35 to 40 people are in attendance, but that night has been credited with igniting the Manchester music scene
Joy Division
Sumner and Hook attend a Sex Pistols show at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, only 35 to 40 people are in attendance, but that night has been credited with igniting the Manchester music scene
Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall
Performs at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, a concert later treated as a catalyst for local punk.
Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall
Plays at the Lesser Free Trade Hall concert that helps inspire future Manchester musicians.
Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a short-lived Progressive Conservative minority government.
Invasion of Lebanon
The invasion leads to the unconditional recognition of the State of Israel. 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. Israel attacks targets in south Lebanon one day after the attempted assassination of the Israeli Ambassador in London
Paris South Atlantic Discussions
Meets Haig in Paris during the Versailles summit period to discuss the approaching end of the campaign, Argentine prisoners, continuing hostilities and arrangements for postwar security.
United Nations
Britain vetoes the ceasfire resolution in the Security Council
Poomalai
Rajiv Gandhi's government orders Operation Poomalai, an Indian Air Force airdrop over Jaffna during the Sri Lankan civil conflict.
Demonstrations
The Government imposes martial law. Pro-democracy demonstrations are crushed in Tiananmen Square
Reform of Parliament
The House of Lords rejects the War Crimes Bill
Final Shuttle-Mir Docking
Commands Discovery during the ninth and final Space Shuttle docking with Mir, closing the operational Shuttle-Mir exchange programme.
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Mandate
Supports the Cologne decision to begin drafting a Charter of Fundamental Rights for the European Union.
Defence Agreement
Clinton and Putin agree to each dispose 34 metric tons of weapons-grade nuclear plutonium and to establish a military centre in Moscow for US and Russian officers to share early warning data on missile and space launches
Defence Agreement
Clinton and Putin agree to each dispose 34 metric tons of weapons-grade nuclear plutonium and to establish a military centre in Moscow for US and Russian officers to share early warning data on missile and space launches
Nuclear Power
Clinton and Putin agree to each dispose 34 metric tons of weapons-grade nuclear plutonium and to establish a military centre in Moscow for US and Russian officers to share early warning data on missile and space launches
Bicycle Kick Against Japan
Scores with an overhead kick as Belgium draw 2-2 with World Cup co-hosts Japan.
World Cup Equaliser Against Japan
Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan.
Aqaba Summit
Meets Bush and Sharon and commits to ending armed attacks.
Aqaba Summit
Meets Sharon and Abbas to launch Road Map commitments.
Prime Minister of Nepal
Gyanendra appoints royalist Surya Bahadur Thapa as Prime Minister
Resignation of Surya Bahadur Thapa
Surya Bahadur Thapa quits as Prime Minister after weeks of protests
Meet the Press WMD Discussion
Appears on Meet the Press to explain the Commission's recommendations on nuclear, biological and chemical arms control.
US Arrest
Arrested in the United States in a case alleging plots against the Lao government
Brexit
UKIP finishes second in the UK European Parliament election.
European Election Defeat
Labour finishes third in the European Parliament election vote.
European Election Setback
Labour suffers heavy losses in the European Parliament elections.
European Commission Meeting
Meets European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and confirms Ukraine's European integration course.
First Foreign Visit
Begins his first foreign presidential visit at European Union and NATO institutions in Brussels.
NATO Membership Commitment
Reaffirms that full European Union and NATO membership remain strategic priorities for Ukraine.
Border Executive Action
Announces restrictions on asylum at the southern border.
President of South Korea
Is inaugurated after the snap election.
Truce Proposal
Proposes a ceasefire lasting until a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin can be arranged.
Births on June 4
Birth of George III
Birth of George III, Norfolk House, St Jamess Square, London
Born in the USA
Releases Born in the USA, the album that turns him into a global pop and rock superstar.
Deaths on June 4
Death of Conrad II
Dies at Utrecht aged 49, he is succeeded as German King by his son Henry
Death of Richard Scrope
Executed by Henry IV for being a traitor
Death of Thomas Mowbray
Executed by Henry IV for being a traitor
Death of William Plumpton
Executed by Henry IV for being a traitor
Death of Tsolin Chang
Death of Tsolin Chang
Death of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich
Death of Reinhard Heydrich
Death of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich
The Czech resistence assassinates Heydrich, "the Protector of Bohemia"
Death of Mamerto Urriolagoitia Harriague
Former president Mamerto Urriolagoitia Harriague dies in Sucre.
Battles on June 4
Battle of Poltava
Directs Russian artillery as Peter prepares for battle.
Battle of Poltava
Peter arrives near Poltava after suppressing opposition among Cossack supporters of Mazepa.
Battle of Poltava
Commands Russian infantry in the campaign around Poltava.
Battle of Poltava
Commands a major part of the Russian army arriving to relieve Poltava.
Battle of Hohen-Friedberg
Frederick II the Great surprises & defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle of Hohen-Friedberg
Frederick II the Great surprises & defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle of Luckau
Defeats Oudinot & Grossbeeren at Luckau
Battle of Choloki
Defeats the larger Ottoman corps at the Choloki River and captures its artillery.
Battle of Choloki
Commands the Ottoman corps driven from its fortified position at the Choloki River.
Battle of Magenta
Results in a French-Sardinian victory under Napoleon III against the Austrians under Marshal Ferencz Gyulai. French victory at Magenta is followed by the French liberation of Milan
Battle of Magenta
Leads an Austrian force defeated by the French & Italians, forced to retire
Battle of Magenta
Transforms the battle into a French victory. MacMahon is created Duke of Magenta for his role in this battle, and later serves as President of the French Republic. French victory at Magenta is followed by the French liberation of Milan
Battle of Magenta
Napoleon IIIs army crossed the Ticino River and outflanked the Austrian right forcing the Austrian army under General Gyulai to retreat
Battle of Aisne, 3rd
Final day of 3rd Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Aisne
Battle of Dunkirk
The French rearguard surrenders
Battle of Narvik
Oversees withdrawal of British land forces from northern Norway.
Battle of Narvik
Directs evacuation of Allied forces from the Narvik area.
Battle of Midway
Spruance & Fletcher sink 4 Japanese carriers with the loss of the Yorktown
Battle of Midway
Orders a 2nd attack when the Japanes are caught with their decks crowded with planes. Launches the Midway invasion believing there are no US carriers in the central Pacific. By 5:00PM Japan had lost her entire carrier force
Battle of Midway
Provides the Japanese code which inform the Americans of the Japanese plans
Battle of Midway
Attacks Japanese carriers heading for Midway, lulls Nagumo into false sense of victory
Battle of Midway
The Americans retreat & he gives up the battle. All the Japanese carriers are lost at Midway