Siege of Antioch
Kerbogha arrives before Antioch & besieges the besiegers
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June 5 in History
This permanent archive page contains 192 World History Database records for June 5, spanning 1098 to 2025. Recorded topics include Siege of Antioch; Rule of Gascony; Pope.
Total: 192Events: 176Births: 3Deaths: 8Battles: 5Countries: 32
Events on June 5
Rule of Gascony
Lives in Gascony for the next 3 yrs. Forced to pay homage to Philip IV in order to defend Gascony
Pope
Appointed Pope, Bertrand de got Archbishop of Bordeaux, a Gascon subject of Edward I
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Mepham is appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Council of Pisa
A church council was held at Pisa in 1409 under the auspices of the cardinals to try solving the dispute. At the fifteenth session, 5 June 1409, the Council of Pisa deposed the two pontiffs as schismatical, heretical, perjured, and scandalous But added to the problem by electing another incumbent, Alexander V. He reigned from June 26, 1409, to his death in 1410
Western Schism
A church council was held at Pisa in 1409 under the auspices of the cardinals to try solving the dispute. At the fifteenth session, 5 June 1409, the Council of Pisa deposed the two pontiffs as schismatical, heretical, perjured, and scandalous But added to the problem by electing another incumbent, Alexander V. He reigned from June 26, 1409, to his death in 1410
Yorkist Landing in Lancashire
Simnel's supporters land in Lancashire with Irish troops and Flemish mercenaries before marching inland.
Peerage
Created Viscount Beauchamp, after Jane Seymour marries Henry VIII
Execution
Has Hoorn executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject. Has Egmont executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject
Honours of War
Spinola permitted the surviving defenders to leave Breda with military honours.
Surrender of Breda
Justinus surrendered Breda after a siege lasting more than nine months.
Capture of Leicester
After Royalists take Leicester Fairfax is ordered nth
Siege of Oxford
Marches to Newport Pagnell on his way to besiege Oxford
Agitators
Allen acts among the Agitators as elected soldier representatives help bind the Army to the Solemn Engagement against disbandment on Parliament's terms
Agitators
Sexby is associated with the soldier representatives who press the Army's grievances as the New Model Army refuses disbandment until arrears, indemnity and political safeguards are secured
Army Council
Cromwell is associated with the Army leadership as officers and Agitators commit the Army not to disband until soldiers' pay, indemnity and political security are addressed
Army Council
The Army Council supports the Solemn Engagement of the Army, drawn up because Parliament seeks to disband the New Model Army before settling arrears, indemnity and the soldiers' grievances
Grandees
Cromwell acts among the Army Grandees as the New Model Army refuses disbandment on Parliament's terms and insists that the soldiers' political and military grievances must be settled
Grandees
Fairfax stands at the head of the New Model Army Grandees as officers and Agitators adopt the Solemn Engagement, resisting parliamentary disbandment until soldiers' arrears, indemnity and grievances are secured
Solemn Engagement
Ireton supports the Army's Solemn Engagement, binding the soldiers together against disbandment before their grievances are settled.
Acropolis Surrenders
Ottoman forces take the Acropolis after the Greek defeat near Phaleron
Siege of Athens
Turkish forces enter Athens & force the defenders of the Acropolis to capitulate
Siege of Fort Texas
Major Jacob Brown is mortally wounded during the Mexican bombardment of Fort Texas
Election
Elected member of the Cape Colonys legislative assembly for Beaufort West
Siege of Cawnpore
Nana Sahib emerges as the principal rebel leader at Cawnpore as Company forces are besieged in their entrenchment.
Slave State Secession
Arkansas votes to secede from the Union after the outbreak of war
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 1st term
British Occupation of Transvaal Capital
Occupies the Transvaal capital after Boer forces withdraw.
Capture of Pretoria
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Capture of Pretoria
British troops enter the Transvaal capital.
Capture of Pretoria
Enters Pretoria with British forces during the main advance.
Siege of Beijing
The railway line to Tianjin was cut by Boxers in the countryside and Beijing was isolated
Siege of Pretoria
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Agadir Crisis
Spain occupies Laraiche and Alcazar
Agadir Crisis
Spain occupies Laraiche and Alcazar
Siege of Alcazar
Spain occupies Laraiche and Alcazar
Siege of Laraiche
Spain occupies Laraiche and Alcazar
Able Seamen Manning Evidence
Discusses the number of able seamen required to man and launch lifeboats during an emergency.
Boat Station Policy Evidence
Explains the purpose of assigned boat stations and company arrangements for emergency boat duties.
Lifeboat Capacity Policy Evidence
Discusses White Star views on lifeboat accommodation and the practical problems of carrying additional boats.
Titanic Lifeboat Regulations Evidence
Gives evidence comparing Titanic's lifeboat provision with the requirements then imposed by the Board of Trade.
White Star Commander Authority Evidence
Explains White Star management arrangements and the authority exercised by commanders during the British inquiry.
White Star Inquiry Evidence
Gives evidence about White Star Line management and company instructions following Ismay's testimony.
White Star Management Evidence
Appears before the British inquiry as a member of Ismay, Imrie and Company, managers of the White Star Line.
White Star Operating Rules Evidence
Gives evidence about company operating rules and instructions applied to White Star ships and commanders.
Embarks for Russia aboard HMS Hampshire
Leaves Scapa Flow aboard HMS Hampshire for the wartime mission to Russia.
Sinking of HMS Hampshire
Killed on his visit to Nicholas II when the Hampshire hits a mine
Sinking of HMS Hampshire - Mine Loss
HMS Hampshire struck a mine west of Orkney and sank rapidly while carrying Kitchener to Russia; only twelve men survived.
Commander of U-Boats
Appointed Commander of the U-Boats
Commander of U-Boats
Appointed Commander of the U-Boats
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Argues for socialist participation in coalition government during the congress
Congress of Soviets, 1st
Opposes moderate Soviet support for coalition government.
Reform of War Policy
Draft registration day for nearly 10 million men aged 21-31
Earl of Ypres
French is created Earl of Ypres after the war.
Constitution of Great Britain
Northern Irelands 1st Parliament sits
Treaty of Border
A border Turkey & Iraq border Treaty is signed by Turkey, Iraq & Britain
1st Woman Cabinet Member
1st Woman member of cabinet in Britain
Cabinet
Appointed Member of cabinet
Government
MacDonald forms the new Labour Government
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Prime Minister of Belgium
Appointed Prime Minister of Belgium
Fury
Directs Fury, his first American feature film.
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Commander of Second Battalion
Appointed Commander 2nd Battalion of the 36th Panzer Regiment
Commander of Second Battalion
Appointed Commander 2nd Battalion of the 36th Panzer Regiment
Evacuation from Narvik
French forces withdraw after helping recapture the town.
Evacuation from Narvik
Polish Highland Brigade evacuates after the Allied victory.
Invasion of France
Operation, Fall Rot (Case Red), German forces outflank the Maginot Line
Maginot Line
Operation, Fall Rot (Case Red), German forces outflank the Maginot Line
Operation Alphabet
Withdraws French forces after their role in the recapture of Narvik.
Operation Alphabet
Withdraws the Polish Highland Brigade from Narvik after the Allied victory.
Operation Alphabet
Continues evacuation arrangements for Allied forces in northern Norway.
Operation Fall Rot
Operation Fall Rot (Case Red) is began and German forces outflank the Maginot Line and push deeper into France
Under Secretary
Appointed Under Secretary of State for War
Under Secretary
Appointed Under Secretary of State for War
Cancellation of Midway Invasion
Yamamoto abandons the Midway invasion after the destruction of Nagumo's four fleet carriers.
Declaration of War
USA declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania
Declaration of War
USA declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania
Declaration of War
USA declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania
Abdication
Signs a decree making Umberto "Lieutenant of the Realm"
Bombing of Bangkok
Railway yards are bombed in Bangkok
Bombing of Normandy
The highest tonnage of bombs in one night during the war is dropped by Britain
Capture of Great Britain
Announces the Allied liberation of Rome in the Commons
Capture of Horsa Bridge
The attackers pour out of their battered gliders, completely surprising the German defenders, and take Horsa & Pegasus bridges within 10 minutes. A force of 181 men, led by Major John Howard, take off from RAF Tarrant Rushton in Dorset, southern England in six Horsa gliders to capture Pegasus Bridge, and also "Horsa Bridge", a few hundred yards to the east, over the Orne River
Capture of Rome
Announces the Allied liberation of Rome in the Commons
D-Day Failure Message
Writes a brief statement accepting personal responsibility in case the Normandy landings fail.
Operation Overlord
3 Airbourne Divisions land behind enemy lines at St Mere-Eglise & Caen
Operation Overlord
Announces an imminent Allied assault on the coast of France in the Commons
Operation Overlord
The highest tonnage of bombs in one night during the war is dropped by Britain. Dummy parachutists are dropped just east of the intended landing area. 176,000 men & 20,000 vehicles are to be landed in 2 days. 1,000 British bombers strike 10 German gun batteries, 5,000 tons of bombs are dropped
Operation Overlord
176,000 men & 20,000 vehicles are to be landed in 2 days
Operation Overlord
Gives the go ahead for Operation Overlord for 6th June
Operation Overlord
Commands infantryman who land by glider & capture 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa
Operation Overlord
Leaves his HQ & returns to Germany, convinced the Allies are not about to invade
Allied Control Commission (ACC)
The Allied Control Commission administers Germany after its occupation by the Allies
Allied Control Commission (ACC)
The Allied Control Commission administers Germany after it's occupation by the Allies
Berlin Declaration
The Allied Berlin Declaration abolishes all the institutions of German civil Government, and establishes that the constitution no longer holds any legal force
Constitution of Germany
The Allied Berlin Declaration abolishes all the institutions of German civil Government, and establishes that the constitution no longer holds any legal force
Constitution of Great Britain
Opening day of the Allied Control Commission for German administration
Opening of the Allied Control Commission by Churchill, Roosevelt & Stalin
Opening of the Allied Control Commission by Churchill, Roosevelt & Stalin
Rule of Germany
USA., Britain, Russia & France declare supreme authority over Germany
Rule of Germany
USA, Britain, Russia & France declare supreme authority over Germany
Rule of Germany
USA., Britain, Russia & France declare supreme authority over Germany
USA, Britain, Russia & France declare supreme authority over Germany
USA, Britain, Russia & France declare supreme authority over Germany
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Jodl testified in his own defence regarding German military planning and operations.
Marshall Plan
The US is prepared to finance European reconstruction
Constitution of Denmark
Denmark adopts a new constitution
United Nations
The US Senate rejects China PR membership to UN
United Nations
The US Senate rejects China PR membership to UN
Encyclical
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Ecclesiae fastos
Education
Bob Dylan graduates Hibbing HS in Minnesota
Coup
The Kennedy administration continues covert operations against Cuba, later launching the Cuban Project to "help Cuba overthrow the Communist regime"
Cuban Project
The Kennedy administration continues covert operations against Cuba, later launching the Cuban Project to "help Cuba overthrow the Communist regime"
Elizabeth II entertains President Kennedy
Elizabeth II entertains President Kennedy
Kennedy administration continues covert operations against Cuba, later launching
The Kennedy administration continues covert operations against Cuba, later launching the Cuban Project to "help Cuba overthrow the Communist regime". Elizabeth II entertains President Kennedy
Arrest of Ruhollah Khomeini
State of siege proclaimed in Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini arrested. Khomeini is arrested in 1963 after declaring the Shah a "wretched miserable man" who had "embarked on the destruction of Islam in Iran"
Demonstrations
Three days of major riots throughout Iran follow, with Khomeini supporters claiming 15,000 dead from police fire
State of Emergency
State of siege proclaimed in Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini arrested
White Revolution
Three days of major riots throughout Iran follow, with Khomeini supporters claiming 15,000 dead from police fire. Khomeini is arrested in 1963 after declaring the Shah a "wretched miserable man" who had "embarked on the destruction of Islam in Iran"
Liza Jane
Releases Liza Jane under the name Davie Jones with the King Bees, his first commercial single.
President of Honduras
Appointed President of Honduras
Closure of Suez Canal
Closes the Suez Canal after the Six-Day War, leaving the waterway blocked for years.
Invasion of Egypt
Israel launches pre-emptive air strikes & ground attacks against Egypt
Assassination of Robert Francis Kennedy
Assassinated in a hotel after leaving a primary victory celebration
Bombing of Vietnam
Bombing resumes on targets in North Vietnam
Visit to Russia
The President of Yugoslavia visits Russia
Harmony and Reisner Testimony
Leads a public hearing featuring Sally Harmony and Robert Reisner as the committee develops evidence about campaign organization and Watergate-related activities.
Beginning of Saunders Era
Saunders begins a tenure that produces promotion, domestic cups and a league championship.
Managerial Appointment
Saunders is appointed manager and begins rebuilding Aston Villa.
Brexit
Holds the referendum in which voters choose to remain in the European Communities.
Britain in Europe
Campaigns for a Yes vote in the European Communities referendum.
Economy of Great Britain
The British population agrees to European Common Market membership
European Communities Referendum
Leads the government during the referendum in which Jenkins campaigns for continued membership.
Referendum
There is 64.5 percent turnout, 17.4 million vote for continued membership and 8.5 million against membership
Referendum Victory
Welcomes the referendum result confirming Britain's continued European Community membership.
Reopening of Suez Canal
Reopens the Suez Canal under Egyptian control after postwar clearance and disengagement agreements.
Reopens the Suez Canal to international navigation
Reopens the Suez Canal to international navigation after clearance and reconstruction.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Syd Barrett unexpectedly visits Abbey Road while Pink Floyd work on material for Wish You Were Here
Suez Canal
Presides over the formal reopening of the Suez Canal after eight years of closure.
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland
Somewhere in England
Releases Album, "Somewhere in England"
Operation Blue Star
Indian forces assault the Golden Temple complex during Operation Blue Star against armed Sikh militants.
Operation Blue Star
Indira Gandhi orders Operation Blue Star against armed Sikh militants inside the Golden Temple complex.
Time After Time
Cyndi Laupers "Time After Time" becomes #1 in the USA
Government
House votes for sanctiona against South Africa
World Cup Equaliser Against Italy
Scores Argentina's equaliser in a 1-1 World Cup group-stage draw with defending champions Italy.
Flowers in the Dirt
Paul McCartney releases "Flowers in the Dirt"
Neptune Observation Campaign Begins
Voyager 2 begins sustained approach observations of Neptune from tens of millions of miles away.
Election
Elected President of the Ukraine
1st Lesbian Priest
Lesbian priest Elizabeth Carl ordained in Episcopal Church
Legislation
The Land Acts of 1913 & 1936 are repealed. The Group Areas Act of 1950 is repealed
Raid
South African troops plunder Mandelas dwelling
Reform of Land Ownership
The Land Acts of 1913 & 1936 are repealed. The Group Areas Act of 1950 is repealed
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland
Marriage
Mariah Carey marries Tommy Mottola, CEO (Sony Music)
President of Venezuela
Appointed interim President of Venezuela
The Dodgy Album
Dodgy's debut studio album enters the UK albums chart.
Peerage
Created Baron Shore of Stepney
Tenet Mission
Is sent by President Bush to the Middle East to build on ceasefire efforts after renewed Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Final Security Council Briefing
Gives his final Security Council briefing as UNMOVIC chairman.
Thirteenth Quarterly Report
States inspectors found no evidence of resumed prohibited weapons programmes.
Election
"Iraq..a divisive issue in this country but I hope now that we can unite again"
Election
61% of people eligible to vote go to the polls, a 2% rise on 2001. 1s time a Labour Government wins 3 straight elections
International Law Association Address
Addresses the International Law Association conference in Toronto on weapons of mass destruction and the Commission's proposed disarmament agenda.
Spitzer Estimates Andromeda Stellar Mass
Infrared measurements from Spitzer are used to estimate the mass of Andromeda's stars and to characterize the distribution of its old stellar population.
MESSENGER Venus Flyby
MESSENGER makes its second Venus flyby, using the encounter to reshape its orbit for later Mercury approaches.
State Prize
Russian President Vladimir Putin signing a decree conferring the State Prize of the Russian Federation for the humanitarian work of Solzhenitsyn
Transit of Venus
Pasachoff observes the final transit of Venus of the twenty-first century, an event not repeated until 2117.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif begins his third term as Prime Minister.
GSLV Mk III-D1
The first developmental GSLV Mk III flight carrying GSAT-19 takes place while A. S. Kiran Kumar heads ISRO.
Mogherini Meeting
Discusses Russian aggression, prisoners and reforms with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.
Constitutional Referendum
Tokayev backs constitutional reforms reducing presidential powers
King Charles III Banknotes Enter Circulation
Andrew Bailey serves as Governor when Bank of England notes bearing the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation for the first time.
Free School Meals Expansion
The Government announces free school meals for children in all Universal Credit households.
Births on June 5
Birth of Edmund of Langley
Gives birth to Edmund of Langley
Birth of Robert Rich
Birth of Robert Rich, eldest son of Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick and his wife Penelope Devereux, Lady Rich
Birth of John Charles Molteno
Birth of John Charles Molteno
Deaths on June 5
Death of Louis X
Death of Louis X
Death of Alba
Has Hoorn executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject. Has Egmont executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject
Death of Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Death of Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Death of Tamon Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi remains aboard the crippled Hiryu and dies when the carrier is abandoned and scuttled.
Death of Tomeo Kaku
Kaku remains aboard Hiryu with Yamaguchi and dies after the carrier is abandoned.
Death of Wilhelm Falley
Death of Wihelm Falley, 1st German General killed during the Normandy invasion
Death of Robert Francis Kennedy
Assassinated in a hotel after leaving a primary victory celebration
Death of Ronald Wilson Reagan
Death of Ronald Reagan
Battles on June 5
Battle of Fontaine
Defeats the Spanish & drives them out of Burgundy
Battle of France
Operation Fall Rot (Case Red) is began and German forces outflank the Maginot Line and push deeper into France
Battle of Narvik
French forces evacuate after helping recapture Narvik.
Battle of Narvik
Polish Highland Brigade evacuates after the Allied victory.
Battle of Narvik
Continues evacuation arrangements after the temporary Allied victory at Narvik.