Clergy Marriage Act
Legislation removing legal prohibitions on clerical marriage receives royal assent under Edward VI.
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March 14 in History
This permanent archive page contains 148 World History Database records for March 14, spanning 1549 to 2025. Recorded topics include Clergy Marriage Act; Result of Surrender of Royalist Forces in the West; Surrender of Royalist Forces in the West.
Total: 148Events: 138Births: 2Deaths: 3Battles: 5Countries: 29
Events on March 14
Result of Surrender of Royalist Forces in the West
Royalist resistance in the west collapses further, leaving Oxford as the principal remaining Royalist threat.
Surrender of Royalist Forces in the West
The Royalists are defeated in the West, only Oxford remains as a serious threat. Sir Ralph Hopton signs articles of surrender at Exeter
Result of Surrender of Hopton's Royalist Forces
Hopton's troops are disbanded and he agrees to leave the country.
Surrender of Hopton's Royalist Forces
Hopton agrees to disband his forces & go abroad
Peerage
Makes the Earl of Glamorgan Duke of Somerset
Council of State
The Council of States 14 members are elected, including Cromwell
Order of the Garter
Invested as a Knight of the Garter early in Queen Anne's reign.
Capture of Chemille
Leads counter-revolutionaries & seizes Chemille
Invasion of Corsica
Nelson's capture of Censeur helps frustrate the French Corsican operation.
Invasion of Corsica
The French fleet abandons its plan to invade Corsica and returns to port.
Stylistic Exercises of the Rhein-und-Mosel-Zeitung
Publishes a further critique of the Rhein-und-Mosel-Zeitung's political journalism.
President of Paraguay
Becomes president under a new constitutional framework.
Carol I Becomes King
The new royal title reflects Romania's internationally recognized independence.
Kingdom of Romania Proclaimed
Carol becomes king when Parliament proclaims the Kingdom of Romania.
Kingdom of Romania Proclaimed
Parliament proclaims Romania a kingdom and Carol its king.
Gold Standard Act
The Gold Standard Act defines the dollar by gold and protects currency redemption.
Gold Standard Act
The Gold Standard Act legally defines the dollar by gold and protects currency redemption.
Naval Spending Programme
Defends major expenditure as necessary for British naval security.
Navy Estimates
Introduces the Navy Estimates for the financial year.
End of Bjorn Jonsson Ministry
The Bjorn Jonsson Ministry ends, concluding this period as Minister for Iceland.
Kristjan Jonsson Ministry
Begins the Kristjan Jonsson Ministry and serves as Minister for Iceland.
German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line
The main German withdrawal toward the Hindenburg Line begins after preparations under Operation Alberich.
Hindenburg Line
The main German retreat to the Hindenburg line begins
Congress of Soviets
The 3rd Congress of Soviets ratifies the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs
Becomes People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs and takes a leading role in building the Red Army.
Supreme War Council
Argues with Foch and other commanders over Allied reserves and strategy.
Supreme War Council
Uses council meetings to press for unified Allied strategy.
Supreme War Council
Advises British ministers during Supreme War Council debates.
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
The 3rd Congress of Soviets ratifies the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
The Soviets ratify the Treaty of Brest Litovsk. The Soviet Congress ratifies the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Discovery of Pluto
Eleven-year-old Venetia Burney suggests the name Pluto after hearing of the newly discovered world.
Naming of Pluto
Eleven-year-old Venetia Burney suggests the name Pluto during breakfast after hearing news of the newly discovered planet.
Naming of Pluto
Oxford astronomer Herbert Hall Turner forwards Venetia Burney's proposed name Pluto to astronomers at Lowell Observatory.
Jens Hundseid Government
Begins the Jens Hundseid Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Armament
Warns the Commons about Hitler's plans following the German absorption of Austria
Anschluss
Makes a triumphal entry into Vienna, where he had lived so long as a tramp. Chamberlain anounces in the Commons that nothing could have stopped the anshcluss
Anschluss Debate
Addresses the Commons after Germany's annexation of Austria and warns about the strategic consequences of Nazi expansion.
Debate on the Annexation of Austria
Criticises the failure to deter German expansion after the Anschluss.
Foreign Affairs Debate on Austria
Speaks after the Anschluss and warns about the strategic effects of continued German expansion.
Invasion of Austria
Hitler lays a wreath on his parents grave in Austria
Capture of Ostrava
German troops occupy Ostrava while Hacha visits Hitler in an attempt to save Czech
Capture of Ostrava
German troops occupy Ostrava while Hacha visits Hitler in an attempt to save Czech
Foreign Policy Statement at London
Announces in the Commons Britain cannot honour Czech obligations
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing Czech people in the
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing "Czech people in the hands of the Fuhrer"
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing Czech people in the
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing "Czech people in the hands of the Fuhrer"
Independence of Czech Republic
Slovakia proclaims its independence from the Czech State
Independence of Czech Republic
Tiso reads out a declaration of independence prepared by Ribbentrop to Slovak deputies
Independence of Germany
Visited by Tiso & Durcansky, Hitler demands the separation of Slovakia from Czech
Independence of Germany
When Slovak deputies meet Tiso reads out a declaration of independence
Independence of Slovakia
Slovakia proclaims its independence from the Czech State
Independence of Slovakia
Visited by Tiso & Durcansky, Hitler demands the separation of Slovakia from Czech
Independence of Slovakia
When Slovak deputies meet Tiso reads out a declaration of independence
Independence of Slovakia
Tiso reads out a declaration of independence prepared by Ribbentrop to Slovak deputies
Invasion of Czech
Says Britain has no obligation to Czech because it has ceased to exist as a state. Germany invades Prague despite the Munich Agreement
Invasion of Czech
German troops occupy Ostrava while Hacha visits Hitler in an attempt to save Czech
Invasion of Czech
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing "Czech people in the hands of the Fuhrer"
Invasion of Czech
German troops occupy Ostrava while Hacha visits Hitler in an attempt to save Czech
Invasion of Czech
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing "Czech people in the hands of the Fuhrer"
Invasion of Czech
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
Germany invades Prague despite the Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague in contravention of the Munich Agreement
Of the Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague in contravention of the Munich Agreement
Rule of Carpatho
Slovakia and Carpatho declare independence from Czechoslovakia (strongly encouraged by the Axis-countries)
Rule of Czech
Visited by Tiso & Durcansky, Hitler demands the separation of Slovakia from Czech
Rule of Slovakia
Slovakia and Carpatho declare independence from Czechoslovakia (strongly encouraged by the Axis-countries)
Rule of Slovakia
The Slovak provincial assembly proclaims independence; priest Jozef Tiso becomes the president of the independent Slovak Government
Siege of Prague
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
Slovak Independence
Slovakia declares independence under German pressure.
Slovak Independence
The Slovak Assembly proclaims independence and Tiso becomes prime minister.
Slovak State Established
The Slovak State is proclaimed under German pressure.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Goering testified in his own defence before the International Military Tribunal.
End of Third Olafur Thors Government
The Third Olafur Thors Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government
Begins the Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Capture of Chunshon
Recaptures Cunshon from the communists
Capture of Seoul
Counter-attacking Allied forces retake Seoul
Capture of Seoul
Seoul is recaptured by the Americans. Recaptures Seoul from the communists
Resignation of Georgi Maksimilanovich Malenkov
Resigns as 1st Secretary
Capture of Beatrice
Viet Minh capture Beatrice in the opening phase
Crisis of Batista Regime
The United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government.
Embargo
The United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government.
United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government
The United States restricts arms supplies to Batista's government.
US Arms Embargo
Faces a United States arms embargo as rebel pressure grows.
US Arms Embargo
Restricts arms shipments to Batista's government.
Defence Case Continues
Challenges government allegations against Congress Alliance leaders.
Manager
Accepts the job of manager at Dunfermline, after only 6 weeks in charge, Stein leads them clear of relegation
Treason Trial Defence
Participates as the defence opens its Treason Trial case.
Presidential Briefing on Revised Plan
Bundy meets CIA and military officials and then briefs Kennedy on the revised invasion planning.
Election
The Liberals win a Conservative seat overturning a majority of 14,760
Member of Parliament
Transforms a Conservative majority of 14,760 into a 7,855 Liberal majority. The Liberal swing leads to phrase "Orpington man"
Israels cabinet formally approves establishing diplomatic relations with West Germany
Israels cabinet formally approves establishing diplomatic relations with West Germany
Return to Cuba after International Tour
Guevara returns to Cuba after his international tour and soon disappears from public view.
Four State Witnesses Presented
Louisiana presented four witnesses at Shaw's preliminary hearing as prosecutors attempted to establish probable cause for the assassination conspiracy charge.
Preliminary Hearing Opens
A three-judge state panel began Shaw's preliminary hearing on March 14, 1967, to determine whether probable cause supported the conspiracy charge.
Russo Preliminary Hearing Testimony
At the preliminary hearing, Perry Russo testified that Shaw, Oswald, and Ferrie had participated in a discussion about killing President Kennedy.
Vernon Bundy Preliminary Testimony
Vernon Bundy testified at Shaw's preliminary hearing that he had seen Shaw conversing with Oswald near Lake Pontchartrain.
Bombing of Rotterdam
The PLO blow up fuel storage tanks in Rotterdam
Taoiseach of Ireland
Cosgrave forms a Fine Gael-Labour coalition and assumes the office of Taoiseach.
Nationalization
Portuguese banks and insurance companies are nationalized during the revolutionary process
Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with the Soviet
Abrogates the 1971 Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with the Soviet Union.
Bishop
Nominated as Bishop of Durham
Strike
The High Court orders miners leaders to stop backing roving pickets
Strike
Violent picketing shuts down more mines. 132 pits shut. Some 136,000 of Britain's 175,000 miners now on strike
Oxford Chancellorship
Is elected Chancellor of the University of Oxford, serving until his death.
Resignation of Dick Douglas
Resigns the party whip
Emir Returns after Liberation
Begins directing national reconstruction from the restored capital.
Return to Kuwait
Returns to Kuwait after the occupation and liberation.
First American Mir Expedition Launch
Launches aboard Soyuz TM-21 to become the first American assigned as a long-duration resident of the Mir space station.
Old Trafford Title-Race Winner
Scores the only goal at Manchester United to transform Arsenal's Premier League title challenge.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
Election
Putin wins the re-election to the presidency for a 2nd term, earning 71 percent of the vote. Putin is elected to the presidency for a 2nd term, receiving 71% of the vote
Trident Renewal
Blair wins the House of Commons vote to renew Trident with Conservative support despite a Labour rebellion
Trident Renewal
Des Browne leads the defence case for beginning the Trident renewal programme
Trident Renewal
Supports Trident renewal as Conservative votes help pass the Commons motion.
Bear Stearns
Bear Stearns is bailed out with emergency funding from JP Morgan and the NY Fed
Bear Stearns Liquidity Crisis
Bear Stearns receives emergency secured funding after counterparties withdraw financing.
Budget
China plans to increase its military budget by 417.8 billion yuan ($59 billion) or nearly 18% as compared to previous year
Credit Crunch
Bear Stearns is bailed out with emergency funding from JP Morgan and the NY Fed
Diplomatic Plan
China plans to increase its military budget by 417.8 billion yuan ($59 billion) or nearly 18% as compared to previous year
Diplomatic Plan
China plans to increase its military budget by 417.8 billion yuan ($59 billion) or nearly 18% as compared to previous year
Intercommunal Restraint Appeal
The Dalai Lama urges Tibetans not to target Han Chinese or Hui civilians.
Lhasa Riots
Protests in Lhasa escalate into rioting, attacks and a broad security crackdown.
Lhasa Violence
Shops and vehicles are attacked during the violent phase of the Lhasa unrest.
Protection of Minority Property
Security authorities respond after Han Chinese and Hui-owned property is attacked in Lhasa.
Statement on Lhasa Violence
The Dalai Lama condemns violence in Lhasa while calling for an investigation.
Higgs Boson
Sees CERN report that additional data support the new particle having spin zero and positive parity, strengthening its identification as a Higgs boson.
Higgs Boson Confirmation
Sees CERN report that accumulating measurements increasingly support the new particle having the properties expected of a Higgs boson.
Higgs Boson Properties
Sees additional ATLAS and CMS measurements strengthen the identification of the 2012 particle as a Higgs boson.
Article 50 Extension Vote
MPs vote to seek an extension to the Article 50 process.
COVID-19
Orders suspension of schools and universities as Egypt responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Declares a state of alarm as Spain enters national COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19
Declares a state of alarm during the COVID-19 crisis.
Five Goals Against Leipzig
Scores five goals in a Champions League knockout match as Manchester City defeat Leipzig.
Prime Minister of Canada
Is sworn in as Canada twenty-fourth prime minister.
Prime Minister of Canada
Is sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada
Resignation of Justin Trudeau
Leaves office after nearly a decade as prime minister.
Births on March 14
Birth of Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein is born in Ulm, Württemberg, Germany.
Birth of Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Maurice Merleau-Ponty is born at Rochefort-sur-Mer.
Deaths on March 14
Death of Karl Marx
Karl Marx dies at his London home, aged sixty-four.
Murder Conviction and Death Sentence
A Dallas jury found Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald on March 14, 1964, and assessed the death penalty.
Death of Fred Zinnemann
Death of Fred Zinnemann
Battles on March 14
Battle of Stow-on-the-Wold
Charles writes to his Queen that he has not enough forces to resist or escape. All that remains are garrisons in Oxford, Newark, Pendennis, Exeter & Raglan
Battle of Genoa
Damaged French ships are forced to surrender after the Battle of Genoa.
Battle of Genoa
Fights in the naval action known as the Battle of Genoa.
Battle of Genoa
Nelson takes possession of Censeur as the French abandon their Corsica invasion plan.
Battle of Dien Bien Phu
Viet Minh capture the Beatrice strongpoint