Marriage
Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia
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June 7 in History
This permanent archive page contains 184 World History Database records for June 7, spanning 421 to 2025. Recorded topics include Marriage; Army Reaches Nottingham; Grant of Amounderness.
Total: 184Events: 158Births: 3Deaths: 7Battles: 14Coronations: 2Countries: 35
Events on June 7
Marriage
Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia
Army Reaches Nottingham
Athelstan's army reaches Nottingham during the northward march toward Scotland.
Grant of Amounderness
Athelstan granted Amounderness to the church of Saint Peter at York.
Defence of Aquitaine
Begins a campaign to defend Aquitaine
Siege of Maidstone
Tyler is chosen as the rebels leader
Treaty of Tordessillas
The Pope grants Spain exclusive rights to American land 250 leagues west of the Azores
Entertains Henry VII at Field of Cloth of Gold near Guines
Entertains Henry VII at Field of Cloth of Gold near Guines
Field of Cloth of Gold
Mary I appears at the "Field of the Cloth of Gold" with Henry VIII
Field of Cloth of Gold
Meets Henry VIII, the Feast of Corpus Christi, the "Field of the Cloth of Gold"
Field of Cloth of Gold
Meets Francis I at a summit, "the Field of Cloth of Gold", costs Henry œ15,000. Henry VIIIs jousting clothes alone cost œ3,000
Meeting with Francis I
Meets Francis I, the Feast of Corpus Christi
Meeting with Henry VIII
Meets Henry VIII, the Feast of Corpus Christi
Peace
Ends 2 yrs of conflict between Henry VIII & Francois I
Peace Treaty at Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
Rule of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Anglo-French peace treaty leaves England in control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for eight years.
Rule of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The peace settlement provides that Boulogne will later be returned to France for a large payment.
Treaty of Camp
The Treaty of Camp ends the war and allows England to retain Boulogne temporarily.
Treaty of Campe
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
England Enters War
Mary commits England to war against France in alliance with Spain
English Alliance
Philip draws England into war against France
War with France
Mary declares war on France in support of Philip of Spain
North West Passage
English sea captain John Davis sets sail from Dartmouth with 2 ships to search for the Northwest passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Execution of Lopez
Queen Elizabeth's physician, for allegedly trying to poison her
Dissolution of Parliament
James closes Parliament & does not call it up for another 7 yrs
Parliament
The Addled Parliament had disputed with the King & had not produced any legislation
Catalan Revolt
Faces rebellion in Catalonia after tensions with royal troops and taxation
Corpus de Sang
Is killed during the Corpus de Sang uprising in Barcelona
Mobilization
Charles reaches Daventry where he learns that Oxford is no longer under siege
Mobilization
Fairfax arrives at Newport Pagnell where is joined by Vermuyden & his 2,500 horse
Army Council
Joyce's seizure of Charles I strengthens the Army Council's position by placing the King under Army control during the dispute with Parliament over the postwar settlement
Second Esopus War
Responds after Esopus warriors attack Wiltwyck and renew war in New Netherland.
Sinking of Royal James
Suffers humiliating losses to de Ruyter, loses 2 flagships the Prince & St Michael
Sinking of Royal James - Fireship Attack
At Solebay a Dutch fireship set the English first-rate Royal James ablaze, killing Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich, and many of her crew.
Protestant Association
The army was called out on 7 June and given orders to fire upon groups of four or more who refused to disperse. About 285 people were shot dead, and several hundred more were wounded
Capture of Paris
The envoy of the French convention abolishes slavery & recaptures Guadeloupe
Allied Assault
Part of the Russian outer defences are seized, there are 8,500 Russian casualties.
Arrival at Kars
Arrives at Kars as Russian forces approach and inspects the garrison and defensive works.
Mamelon Assault
Commands French troops involved in the successful assault on Russian outworks before Sevastopol.
Memorandum of the Slovak Nation
Presents demands for Slovak national autonomy.
Invasion of Holstein
Prussian troops invade Saxony, whose army retreats to join Austria in Bohemia.
Invasion of Holstein
Prussian troops enter Austrian-administered Holstein, escalating the constitutional crisis toward war.
Olympic Gold Medal
Winner of the Olympic singles tennis Gold Medal
Fram Expedition
Sails from Norway in Fram while still publicly presenting the voyage as an Arctic expedition
Coalition Government Defended
Defends the new coalition arrangement before the House of Commons.
Conscription Question Reconsidered
Addresses renewed pressure for compulsory military service while voluntary recruiting continues.
Ministry of Munitions Established
Supports creation of the Ministry of Munitions to coordinate the expansion of war production.
German Messines Defences Forced Back
German forces under Rupprecht's army group lose key positions on Messines Ridge after the British assault.
Messines Corps Assault Directed
Godley directs II ANZAC Corps during the successful attack on Messines Ridge.
Messines Ridge Assault Launched
Plumer's Second Army attacks after huge mines explode beneath German positions on Messines Ridge.
Messines Ridge Assault Opened
Haig opens the Messines operation after extensive mining and artillery preparation.
Messines Victory Welcomed
Welcomes the successful British attack at Messines as a major tactical achievement.
Messines Village Captured
Russell's New Zealand Division captures Messines village and its assigned ridge objectives.
Oosttaverne Line Reinforced
Holmes's 4th Australian Division reinforces the final objective beyond Messines Ridge.
Third Australian Division Attacks at Messines
Monash's 3rd Australian Division advances on the southern part of the Messines battlefield.
Offensive
Launches the Messines offensive
Pour le Merite for Sciences and Arts
Is admitted to the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts.
Gaudi Tram Accident
Is struck by a tram in Barcelona while walking from the Sagrada Familia.
Allied Reparations Committee
The Reparations Committee, is appointed by the Allied Reparation Committee, meets in the first half of 1929, and submits its first report
Minister of Health
Is appointed Minister of Health in Ramsay MacDonald’s second Labour government.
Young Plan
The Reparations Committee, is appointed by the Allied Reparation Committee, meets in the first half of 1929, and submits its first report
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Cabinet Promotion
Is promoted to Lord Privy Seal and minister responsible for League of Nations affairs
Minister of League of Nations
Appointed Minister of the League of Nations
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Health of James Ramsey MacDonald
Resigns due to ill health
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Minister Without Portfolio
Appointed Minister without Portfolio for the League of Nations
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 4th term
Retirement
Resigns due to ill health
Greeted by President Roosevelt & his wife
Greeted by President Roosevelt & his wife. Crosses the Niagra Suspension Bridge into the United States
Evacuation from Norway
Leaves Norway for Britain as German victory becomes unavoidable.
Evacuation from Norway
Leaves Norway with the king and government for exile in Britain.
Evacuation to Britain
Haakon VII and the Norwegian government leave Tromso for Britain to continue resistance in exile.
Exile of Haakon VII
Escapes to Great Britain into exile for the rest of the war
Norwegian Withdrawal
Norwegian forces are left with little hope after Allied evacuation begins.
Operation Alphabet
Faces the collapse of the Narvik position after Allied evacuation begins.
Capture of Attu
Occuppies the Island of Attu in the Aleutian Islands
Operation Overlord
The RAF bombs a German Air Force base about to bomb the Overlord Channel fleet
President of Argentina
Appointed de facto President of Argentina after Arturo Rawson
Arrival in Bayeux
Schumann arrived in liberated Bayeux and linked Free French representatives with local residents.
Bayeux Resistance
Mercader accompanied Free French representatives and assisted restoration of public authority in Bayeux.
Capture of Bayeux
The Germans abandon Bayeux
Counterattack at Caen
Meyer directed counterattacks against Canadian forces north-west of Caen.
Deployment to Caen
Witt moved the 12th SS Panzer Division toward Caen to oppose the British and Canadian advance.
Liberation of Bayeux
Christopherson's Sherwood Rangers supported the infantry entering Bayeux with armoured vehicles.
Liberation of Bayeux
Dempsey's Second Army secured Bayeux during the expansion from Gold Beach.
Liberation of Bayeux
Graham's 50th Division provided formations that entered and secured Bayeux.
Liberation of Bayeux
Guillou resumed municipal responsibilities as British troops secured the town.
Liberation of Bayeux
Bayeux becomes the first major mainland French town liberated after D-Day.
Liberation of Bayeux
Montgomery's forces made Bayeux the first mainland French town liberated after D-Day.
Operation Cobra
Omar Bradleys intention was to take advantage of the German preoccupation with British and Canadian activity around the town of Caen, and punch through the German defenses penning in his troops while his opponent was distracted and unbalanced
Operation Perch
Bucknall directed XXX Corps in the western attempt to outflank Caen.
Operation Perch
Dempsey ordered the attempt to encircle Caen from the west through the Villers-Bocage sector.
Operation Perch
Erskine led the 7th Armoured Division through the western bridgehead during the attempt to envelop Caen.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Jodl testified in his own defence regarding German military planning and operations.
Columbia University Inauguration
Inaugurated as president of Columbia University.
Conference of London
Authorizes the Lander & provisional assemblies to open a constituent assembly
Constitution of Russia
Authorizes the Lander & provisional assemblies to open a constituent assembly
London Recommendations
The London Recommendations call on German Laender premiers to convene a Constituent Assembly
Resignation of Eduard Benes
Benes resigns as President and Gottwald succeeds him as President
Come On
Oversees the release of the Rolling Stones's debut single Come On.
Jack Ruby Testimony
Warren personally questioned Jack Ruby in the Dallas County Jail on June 7, 1964, about Oswald's killing, Ruby's motives, and allegations of conspiracy.
Ruby Conspiracy Inquiry
Warren questioned Ruby as part of the commission's effort to determine whether Oswald's murder resulted from a conspiracy or prior arrangement.
Ruby Motive Inquiry
Warren questioned Ruby about his stated reasons for killing Oswald and the circumstances that placed him in the Dallas police basement.
Ruby Polygraph Request
When Ruby requested a lie-detector examination, Warren told him that the commission would arrange a test if Ruby and his counsel wanted one.
Bakajika Law
The government asserts state ownership over land and mineral rights under the Bakajika Law.
Defence Minister Returns
Returns as Minister of National Defence before the 1970 crisis
Broadcast
"Johnny Cash Show," debuts on ABC-TV. Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash combine on a Grand Ole Opry TV special
Broadcast
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash combine on a Grand Ole Opry TV special
Save from Pele
Produces a celebrated reflex save from Pele's downward header against Brazil.
The Who
The Who's Tommy is performed at New York's Lincoln Center
Tommy
Tommy is performed at New York's Lincoln Center.
Visit to Israel
German Chancellor Willy Brandt visits Israel
Visit to Israel
German Chancellor Willy Brandt visits Israel
Sloan and Porter Testimony
Presides as Hugh Sloan and Herbert Porter testify about campaign operations, finances and conduct connected with the Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
1st Olympic Medal
Spains Manuel Orantes wins U.S. Open, beating Jimmy Connors in 3 sets
Constitution of Greece
The new constitution establishes Greece as a presidential parliamentary republic.
Thank God Im a Country Boy
"Thank God Im a Country Boy," by John Denver hits #1
US Open
Spains Manuel Orantes wins U.S. Open, beating Jimmy Connors in 3 sets
Thames Boat Trip
Organises a Jubilee week boat performance on the Thames that ends with police intervention.
Bhaskara I
During Satish Dhawan's chairmanship, Bhaskara I is launched for Earth observation and experimental remote sensing.
Direct European Elections
Oversees Commission preparations for the first direct elections to the European Parliament.
European Parliament Elections
Presides over the Commission during the first direct European Parliament elections.
First Direct European Elections
Heads the government when Irish voters participate in the first direct European Parliament elections.
Nationalization
Iran's revolutionary government nationalizes private banks after the fall of the monarchy
Resignation of Mota Pinto
The Government of Mota Pinto resigns
Trial
Chuck Berry is charged with tax evasion
US Open
John McEnroe beats Bjorn Borg for US Open
French Open
Wins 6th French Open title. Winner of the French Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 6th time
Meeting with Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
Meeting with Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
Meeting with Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
Strike
10,000 miners march through London to Parliament. Police arrest 110. Opposition Labor Party accuses Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's Conservatives of intervening directly to defeat miners. Government affirms it will not interfere in any Coal Board settlement with miners
Live to Tell
Madonnas "Live to Tell," single goes #1
Never Ending Tour
Begins the long-running Never Ending Tour.
State of Emergency
Announces an end to the 4 yr state of national emergency, except for Natal
Film
Brosnan is announced as the fifth actor to play Bond, signed for a three-film Bond deal with the option of a fourth
Beatles, The
Mcartney, Harrison & Starr perform together for the 1st time in 30 yrs
Knighthood
Becomes the Right Honourable Sir Edward Heath, KG, MBE
Election
Wins a second Labour general election majority.
Election to Parliament
Burnham is elected Labour Member of Parliament for Leigh.
First Nice Treaty Referendum
Acknowledges the referendum rejection of the Treaty of Nice, with 53.9 percent voting no.
First Nice Treaty Referendum
Ahern accepts the first Nice referendum defeat and begins consultations on how to address voter concerns.
General Election Campaign
UKIP campaigns for withdrawal from the European Union at the general election.
General Election Re-election
Brown retains Dunfermline East and continues as Chancellor.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Witney.
Carnegie Disarmament Seminar
Speaks at a seminar hosted by arms-control and legal organizations at the Carnegie Endowment before meeting United States legislators.
Campaign Suspension
Suspends her presidential campaign and endorses Barack Obama
Deficit Reduction Speech
Argues that reducing the deficit is necessary while maintaining the conditions for long-term economic growth.
EU Referendum Television Programme
Answers questions on European Union membership during a televised referendum programme.
Appointment as Transitional Prime Minister
Goita appoints Maiga to lead the reconstituted transitional government.
Ganymede Flyby
Juno makes a close flyby of Ganymede.
Juno Ganymede Flyby
Juno makes the closest spacecraft pass of Ganymede since Galileo and changes its orbital period.
Swearing-In as Transitional President
Goita is sworn in as transitional president after removing the civilian transition leaders.
Kakhovka Environmental Damage
Warns of environmental damage after Kakhovka dam destruction.
French Open
Wins the French Open women's singles title.
Births on June 7
Birth of Alois Hitler
Birth of Alois Hitler, son of a 42 year old unmarried peasant woman, Maria Anna Schicklgruber
Birth of Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi
Birth of Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi
Birth of Alan Mathison Turing
Death of Alan Mathison Turing, suicide by cyanide poisoning
Deaths on June 7
Death of Robert I the Bruce
Edward III is free to support the Balliols against the Bruces in Scotland. Death of Robert I, of leprosy at Cardross castle
Death of Roderigo Lopez
Queen Elizabeth's physician, for allegedly trying to poison her
Death of Gyorgy II Rakoczi
Dies from wounds received in battle against Ottoman forces
Death of Gyorgy II Rakoczi
Dies from wounds received while fighting Ottoman forces after the battle near Gyalu
Death of Vladimirescu
Is killed during the 1821 upheaval.
Death of Alessandro La Marmora
Dies of cholera shortly after arriving in Crimea with the Sardinian expeditionary corps.
Death of Jean Harlow
Death of Jean Harlow
Battles on June 7
Battle of Sheerness
Sales up the Medway to Upnor Castle & sinks 7 ships
Battle of Schooneveldt Bank
Forced to retire after the arrival of Prince Ruperts Squadron
Battle of Sole Bay
Suffers humiliating losses to de Ruyter, loses 2 flagships the Prince & St Michael
Battle of Sole Bay
Commands a Squadron in James Duke of Yorks fleet
Battle of Sole Bay
Forced to retire after the arrival of Prince Ruperts Squadron
Battle of Schooneveldt Bank
Defeats the Dutch
Battle of Hogland
Fights at the Battle of Hogland
Battle of Ochakov
The Russians prevent a Turkish attack on Ochakov
Battle of Zurich
Charles of Austria defeats Massena at Zurich
Battle of Chios
Commands the destruction of the flagship of the Turkish admiral Pasha Kara-Ali
Battle of Firket Victory
Defeats a Mahdist force at Firket and clears the way for the advance toward Dongola.
Battle of Messines
German troops lose Messines Ridge near Ypres.
Battle of Messines
Plumer captures Messines Ridge south of Ypres.
Battle of Narvik
Norwegian forces are left exposed after Allied evacuation begins.
Coronations on June 7
Coronation
Coronation of David II
Coronation
Is crowned King of France at Reims.