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Siege of Bethlehem
The citizens of Bethlehem invite Tancred to protect them
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The citizens of Bethlehem invite Tancred to protect them
Edward III pays homage to Philip VI
Pays homage to Philip VI for English lands in France
Edward III pays homage to Philip VI for Guyenne
Insurgents from Gravesend storm Rochester Castle & free its prisoners
Leads an attack on Rochester
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Holds mass with the French Cardinal de Bourbon prior to the Field of the Cloth of Gold
Gustav is elected King at the riksdag in Strangnas, later been celebrated as the Swedish national holiday
Gustav is elected King at the riksdag in Strangnas, later been celebrated as the Swedish national holiday
Resistance to the new English liturgy develops into the Prayer Book Rebellion in Devon and Cornwall.
Reval and northern Estonian nobles submit to Swedish protection
Charles issues commissions authorising supporters to muster county forces.
Charles issues commissions authorising supporters to muster county forces.
Charles authorises supporters to muster county forces through commissions of array.
Charles authorises supporters to muster county forces through commissions of array.
Succeeds Queen Christina after her abdication
The peasant leader, Razin, is executed in Red Square
Antwerp surrenders to Marlborough's victorious Allied army after Ramillies.
The British expeditionary force gathers 9,000 troops & 22 ships of the line
Guides the British fleet up the St Lawrence
The fleet sets sail for the Gulf of St Lawrence. The British expeditionary force gathers 9,000 troops & 22 ships of the line
Lomonosov observes a luminous arc during the transit of Venus and concludes that the planet possesses an atmosphere.
Contributes to international efforts to determine the astronomical unit.
Dixon joins Charles Mason in observing the transit of Venus from the Cape of Good Hope for international distance measurements.
Attempts to observe the Venus transit during an extended scientific voyage.
Mason observes the transit of Venus from the Cape of Good Hope after wartime conditions disrupt the expedition's original destination.
The corn import duty is fixed at one shilling a quarter from 1849 onwards
The corn import duty is fixed at one shilling a quarter from 1849 onwards
Delivers the Nobel lecture on radioactive substances.
Travels to Stockholm for the delayed Nobel ceremonies.
The wintering party marks Scott's birthday with a special meal and cake while preparations continue for the southern journey.
The Government appeals to farmers to use more women workers
The Bolshevik led Kronstadt revolt is put down by the Provisional Government
The Bolshevik led Kronstadt revolt is put down by the Provisional Government
The Bolshevik led Kronstadt revolt is put down by the Provisional Government
The beginning of a Russo-Finnish war over Karelia
The Henri Jaspar Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Begins the Jules Renkin Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Speaks on the use of local inquiries in planning administration.
Debates safeguards for statutory undertakers under planning legislation.
The Act regulates securities exchanges and creates continuing reporting requirements.
Japanese forces capture Kaifeng during the campaign in Henan.
Takes the salute of the Condor Legion after their return from the Spanish Civil War
Rommels 7th Panzer Div crosses the River Somme
Occuppies the Island of Kiska in the Aleutian Islands
Foster's brigade pushed inland from Juno Beach toward the western approaches to Caen.
Commands all Allied ground forces during the initial phase of the Normandy invasion.
1st day of the bombing of Caen
The marshalling yards of Trappes are bombed to disrupt German suppllies to Normandy
British forces establish a strong beachhead but do not seize the planned D-Day objective of Caen.
Lieutenant Brotheridge is killed crossing the bridge in the first minutes of the assault and thus becomes the first member of the invading Allied armies to die in combat on D-Day. Leads the infantry capture of 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa. 1st Allied death in Normandy
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
Commands infantryman who land by glider & capture 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps secure Pegasus Bridge
One of the members of the 7th Battalion reinforcements is young actor Richard Todd who would, nearly two decades later, play Major Howard in the film The Longest Day
Captures the Islands of St Marcouf off Utah beach
Feuchtinger's division launched the only major German armoured counterattack against the Allied bridgehead on D-Day.
Issues his Order of the Day to Allied soldiers, sailors and airmen as the Normandy invasion begins.
Dollmann coordinated Seventh Army's response to the Allied invasion, including resistance around Caen.
Richter's coastal division defended the Caen sector and suffered heavy losses during the Allied landings.
Commands the British 30th Corps on Gold beach
Jodl briefs Hitler and helps coordinate OKW decisions after Allied forces land in Normandy.
Lands the 2nd British Army from the river Orme to St-Vaast-La-Hogue
The US Army succesfully captrures Omah & Utah beaches
Leads the infantry capture of 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa. 1st Allied death in Normandy
Commands the British 30th Corps on Gold beach
1st day of the bombing of Caen
To the east, Rommels nightmare had been realised, a continuous British-Canadian beachhead, 20km (12 miles) across and up to 10km (six miles) deep. By midnight neither Bayeux nor Port-en-Bessin had been taken, the depleted American force was several kilometres short of Port-en-Bessin but the French Resistance had taken over Bayeux
Commands the US 7th Army Corps on Utah beach
Crocker's I Corps directed the British and Canadian assault formations advancing toward Caen.
Dempsey commanded the British Second Army landing east of Bayeux and advancing toward Caen.
Captures the Islands of St Marcouf off Utah beach
The Allies land 130,000 men & 22,000 parachutists & lose 9,500 killed or wounded. The Allied landings take place with 487,653 men & 89,728 making it ashore. Plans & commands the Allied capture of Germany from D-Day
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
At about 9:30 Hermanville is captured
Sets up an HQ at Ranville
Commands the US 5th Army Corps on Omaha beach
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps disable gun emplacements at Merville
Major General Rod Keller, the Canadian commander at Juno Beach, reports to General Crerar in England at 10:30, "Beach-head gained. Well on our way to our immediate objectives"
Keller commanded the Canadian division landing on Juno Beach and advancing toward the Caen-Bayeux road.
Commands the ships of the Western Task force which lands forces on Utah & Omaha
Marcks corps stands in the middle of the Allied Normandy landings. Commands the 21st Panzer Division
Montgomery directed the Allied ground campaign and treated Caen as the principal objective of the British Second Army.
Royal Marine Commandos land on Gold Beach & capture Arromanches
The British capture Bayeaux
The British 3rd Division fails to capture Caen
A major objective, was still in German hands by the end of D-Day, and would remain so until the battle for Caen, 8 August
Caen. Commander of all ground forces for Operation Overlord. By the end of the day the Allies land 130,000 men & 22,000 parachutists.
On Sword Beach the regular British infantry came ashore with light casualties they advance about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) by the end of the day but failed to make some of the deliberately ambitious targets set by Montgomery in particular
The Allies lose 9,500 killed or wounded.
Parachutes behind enemy lines disabling gun emplacements threatening Sword Beach
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps secure Pegasus Bridge
Commands 137 warships, 4,000 landing craft & 2,000 support ships
Rennie's division landed on Sword Beach with orders to advance rapidly toward Caen.
Commands a landing of paratroopers to capture a bridgehead on the Merderet
Correcttly predicts the Allies will land near Cherbourg, Hitler does not agree
Stays in Herrlingen to celebrate his wifes 50th birthday. Rommel is informed by General Spiedel 7.30AM that Allied paratroopers have landed. Rommel cancels his meeting with Hitler & returns to France
Learns of the invasion & returns to his HQ after celebrating his wifes birthday
To the east, Rommels nightmare had been realised, a continuous British-Canadian beachhead, 20km (12 miles) across and up to 10km (six miles) deep
Lands on Omaha Beach, grandson of the late President
Son of the late President, the only General to land with the 1st wave. Leads the 1st assault, Eighth Regimental Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division
Keeps most of his forces at Calais
Diverts the 12th SS & Panzer Lehr to meet the invasion. Believes, like Hitler, the landings are a feint for Allied landings at Pas de Calais
Rommel is informed by General Spiedel 7.30AM that Allied paratroopers have landed
Commands a landing of paratroopers to capture a bridgehead on the Merderet
Gale's airborne division secured bridges and high ground east of Caen to protect the invasion flank.
Antoine Mercader supported local Resistance intelligence and liaison work around Bayeux.
Mercader's local Resistance organization helped inform Allied troops that German forces had left Bayeux.
By midnight neither Bayeux nor Port-en-Bessin had been taken, the depleted American force was several kilometres short of Port-en-Bessin but the French Resistance had taken over Bayeux
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps disable gun emplacements at Merville
Parachutes behind enemy lines disabling gun emplacements threatening Sword Beach
German forces withdrew from Bayeux to concentrate their defence around Caen.
The death sentence is later commuted to life. Sentenced to death by a British Military Court for shooting 335 Italian civilians
Bill Haley and Comets, "Rock Around the Clock" hits #1
Roy Orbison releases "Only the Lonely"
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho". George Martin decides to sign-up the Beatles
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
Auditions the Beatles at EMI, beginning the partnership that transforms his career and popular music.
Scores both Brazil goals in the comeback victory over Spain after Pele's injury.
The Rolling Stones release Satisfaction in the United States.
Indira Gandhi's government devalues the rupee as part of a broader response to severe balance-of-payments pressures.
Tai participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
The Who release the rock opera Tommy.
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
John Lennon & Yoko Ono jam with Frank Zappa at the Fillmore East in New York City, recorded for subsequent release on the Plastic Ono Band album "Sometime in New York City"
Commands Soyuz 11, which docks with Salyut 1.
Serves as research engineer on Soyuz 11 during the Salyut 1 mission.
Serves as flight engineer on Soyuz 11 during the Salyut 1 mission.
Releases The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, his breakthrough concept album.
Releases The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Is sent off against Poland in Chorzow during England's unsuccessful 1974 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Scores from the penalty spot as Argentina defeat France 2-1 in the World Cup group stage.
Scores the decisive second goal as Argentina defeat France 2-1 in the World Cup group stage.
Bjorn Borg beats John McEnroe for the Wimbledon title
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Israeli General Rafael Eitan convinces Defence Minister Ariel Sharon to invade southern Lebanon to clean out the PLO bases there
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country
Body of Nazi criminal, Dr. Josef Mengele located and exhumed
Mengeles body is exhumed from a grave in Sao Paolo
Sings on Invisible Touch, the band's most commercially successful studio album.
David Bowie and model Iman hold their wedding ceremony in Florence.
Spasoje Tusevljak becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
The World Bank approves a $3.7 billion oil well and pipeline project led by Exxon and Mobile to link oil fields in Chad across 663 miles to the Atlantic coast of Cameroon
Signs a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States.
United Nations and Cambodia sign agreement to establish the ECCC
Releases Minimum-Maximum, documenting Kraftwerk's modern live sound.
Mesa resigns amid nationwide protests and conflict over hydrocarbons and regional autonomy.
Appointed Prime Minister, 3rd term, by the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Burnham becomes Secretary of State for Health.
Completes the Spanish league, cup and European treble.
Guides Barcelona to Champions League victory over Juventus.
Scores in stoppage time to complete Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Juventus.
Finishes an early Barcelona passing move to score against Juventus.
Scores from a rebound to restore Barcelona's lead in the second half.
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Russia denies Ukrainian accusations over the Kakhovka dam destruction.
Condemns the destruction of the Kakhovka dam as flooding spreads through southern Ukraine.
Marks the eightieth anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.
Releases More with Pulp, the band's first new studio album since We Love Life.
Birth of Govaert Wendelen
Birth of Ronglu
Birth of Robert Falcon Scott
Birth of Erich Marcks
Birth of Bjorn Borg
Death of Jeremy Bentham
Is killed by mutinous soldiers while directing government preparations for war.
Death of Camillo Benso di Cavour
Dies in office after dominating early Canadian federal politics.
Death of Shih-Kai Yuan, China plunges into chaos
Death of Robert F Kennedy
Death of Anne Bancroft
Claude fights for France during the Italian Wars campaign in northern Italy
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan
The English lose 6,000 men killed, 8 ships sunk & 9 ships captured. The English are defeated by the Dutch & French
Americans attack German positions
Turns away from Yamamoto & frustrates the his plan for trapping US forces
Kitching prepared his armoured division for later operations intended to break the German front south of Caen.
Is crowned King of Sweden after Christina's abdication
Shivaji is formally crowned Chhatrapati at Raigad, asserting sovereign kingship over the Maratha state.
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