Sole Rule
Commodus becomes sole emperor after the death of Marcus Aurelius.
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March 17 in History
This permanent archive page contains 163 World History Database records for March 17, spanning 180 to 2024. Recorded topics include Death of Marcus Aurelius; Sole Rule; Sunspots.
Total: 163Events: 153Births: 3Deaths: 5Battles: 1Coronations: 1Countries: 36
Events on March 17
Sunspots
The first clear mention of a sunspot in Western literature is by the Benedictine monk Adelmus, who observed a large sunspot which was visible for eight days
Succession
The throne is only secured after the death of Canutes stepbrother Harold I. Canutes choice as King
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland, had defeated Macbeth in battle 3 yrs previously
Assassination of Lulach
Killed by Malcolm III, after only a few months rule, Scotland loses its Gaelic inheritance
Betrothal to Joan
David Bruce's marriage alliance is arranged to stabilize peace with England
Border Settlement
The treaty recognizes Scotland's established border with England
Border Settlement
The treaty recognizes Scotland's traditional border with England
Bruce Succession Secured
The treaty protects succession through Robert I's heirs
Compensation Agreed
Scotland agrees compensation payments as part of the peace
Diplomatic Victory
Randolph supports the treaty securing recognition of Scottish independence
End of War
Douglas's wartime victories are confirmed by diplomatic settlement
End of War
Randolph sees the independence war ended by treaty
English Overlordship Renounced
England renounces claims of superiority over the Scottish crown
Marriage Settlement
David is promised in marriage to Joan of the Tower under treaty terms
Peace Settlement
Douglas sees Bruce's military gains confirmed by treaty
Recognition of Kingship
Robert is recognized as lawful king by the English peace settlement
Succession Secured
The treaty recognizes Robert's heirs and successors as Scottish rulers
Treaty Negotiation
Randolph supports diplomacy securing recognition of Bruce's settlement
Treaty Negotiations
Mortimer backs the settlement recognizing Robert I's kingship
Treaty Negotiations
Isabella supports peace negotiations ending the renewed Anglo Scottish war
Treaty of Edinburgh
Edward III's government agrees to recognize Scotland as an independent kingdom
Treaty of Edinburgh
Robert I secures English recognition of Scottish independence
Treaty Settlement
Douglas supports the peace after long service in the independence war
War Ends
The First War of Scottish Independence ends by treaty
Duchy of Cornwall Created
Creates the Duchy of Cornwall for his heir Edward of Woodstock
Peerage
Created Duke of Cornwall, 1st Duke created in England
Exile of Pole
Henry VI finds Suffolk guilty of non-capital crimes & banishes him for 5 yrs
Impeachment
Henry VI finds Suffolk guilty of non-capital crimes & banishes him for 5 yrs
Impeachment
Henry VI finds Suffolk guilty of non-capital crimes & banishes him for 5 yrs
Trial
Tries Suffolk with consulting Parliament. Henry VI finds Suffolk guilty of non-capital crimes & banishes him for 5 yrs
Trial
Henry VI finds Suffolk guilty of non-capital crimes & banishes him for 5 yrs
Trial
Henry VI finds Suffolk guilty of non-capital crimes & banishes him for 5 yrs
Marriage
Agrees to the marriage between Catherine of Aragon & Prince Arthur, Henruy VIIs son
Taxation Grant
Parliament grants Edward VI two fifteenths and tenths during the final parliamentary session of his reign.
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Darnley claims innocence for the murder of Riccio & smuggles Mary out of Holyrood
Utrecht Condemnation
The Utrecht authorities restrict public teaching of Cartesian philosophy amid theological controversy.
Constitution of England
The Monarchy is abolished
Declaration of War
England & France declare war against in accordance with the Treaty of Dover. Charles II declares war without consulting Parliament
Succession
Jahandar Shah is a mere puppet in the hands of his favorite wife, Lal Kunwar,who, before her elevation to the position of Queen Consort was a mere dancing girl. Azim-ush-shan is killed and Jahandar Shah is able to rule for a further eleven months
Succession
Jahandar Shah is a mere puppet in the hands of his favorite wife, Lal Kunwar,who, before her elevation to the position of Queen Consort was a mere dancing girl
Siege of Acre
Napoleon commences a 61 day siege of Acre against the Turks & British
Siege of Acre
Napoleon commences a 61 day siege of Acre against the Turks & British
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Siege of Badajoz
Wellington laid siege to the fortress of Badajoz form 17th March to 6th April
Mani Revolt
Mavromichalis raises revolt in Mani against Ottoman authority
Rule of Peru
Southern Peruvian departments establish South Peru under Santa Cruz's confederation project.
Resignation from Rheinische Zeitung
Marx resigns shortly before the authorities suppress the Rheinische Zeitung.
IRB
Founds the Irish Republican Brotherhood
Burial of Karl Marx
Marx is buried at Highgate Cemetery in London in a small funeral ceremony
Photoelectric Effect Paper Submitted
Sends his light-quantum paper to Annalen der Physik, using quanta to explain the photoelectric effect.
Reform of Parliament
"The Crown & the Commons must act together against the encroachments of the Lords"
Navy Estimates 1914-15
Presents the Navy Estimates for 1914-15 and explains Admiralty policy and construction commitments.
Dardanelles Fleet Command Assumed
De Robeck assumes command of the Allied naval force on the eve of the major Dardanelles attack.
Dardanelles Plan Continues under de Robeck
De Robeck inherits Carden's operational concept and prepares the large fleet attack scheduled for 18 March.
Eastern Mediterranean Command Relinquished
Carden formally relinquishes the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron to John de Robeck because of his deteriorating health.
German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line
British Fifth Army follows the German retreat and occupies Bapaume after German forces abandon the town.
Coup
The national Government moves to Stuttgart and calls for a general strike, the strike cripples Germany's economy and the Kapp Government collapses
Coup
The national Government moves to Stuttgart and calls for a general strike, the strike cripples Germany's economy and the Kapp Government collapses
General Strike
The national Government moves to Stuttgart and calls for a general strike, the strike cripples Germany's economy and the Kapp Government collapses
General Strike
The national Government moves to Stuttgart and calls for a general strike, the strike cripples Germany's economy and the Kapp Government collapses
National Government
The national Government moves to Stuttgart and calls for a general strike, the strike cripples Germany's economy and the Kapp Government collapses
National Government
The national Government moves to Stuttgart and calls for a general strike, the strike cripples Germany's economy and the Kapp Government collapses
Kronstadt Rebellion
Leaves the fortress with retreating rebels.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Flees toward Finland as Red forces enter Kronstadt.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Orders the final assault on Kronstadt.
President of Mexico
Appointed President of Mexico
Leopoldina Membership
Becomes a member of the German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina.
President of Germany
Appointed President of the Reichsbank, 2nd term
Demonstrations
Anti-Jewish riots broke out in Dabrowa, Poland
Diplomatic Ultimatum
The Polish Government presents an ultimatum to Lithuania to establish diplomatic ties
Navy Estimates and European Rearmament
Uses the Navy Estimates debate to connect British naval preparedness with the worsening European balance of power.
Birmingham Foreign Policy Speech
After Germany occupies Prague, warns that Britain may resist further attempts at domination by force, marking a major shift from the Munich approach.
Birmingham Foreign Policy Speech
Chamberlain warns that Britain will resist any attempt at German world domination.
Foreign Policy Statement at Birmingham
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain gives a speech in Birmingham, stating that Britain will oppose any effort at world domination on the part of Germany.
Treaty of Munich
Chamberlain declared that Germany's destruction of Czechoslovakia had undermined the assumptions behind the Munich policy.
Agreement on Cooperate in strategic planning in the event
US and Britain agree to cooperate in strategic planning in the event the US enters the war, during the ABC-1 talks, the US agree in principal that the defeat of Germany would be the first priority in the event of a two-theatre conflict
Invasion of Hungary
Hitler forces Horthy to agree to German occupation & rule in Hungary
Invasion of Hungary
Hitler forces Horthy to agree to German occupation & rule in Hungary
Rule of Hungary
Hitler forces Horthy to agree to German occupation & rule in Hungary
Treaty of Brussels
The Treaty of Brussels, signed on 17 March 1948 by Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and the United Kingdom, is considered the precursor to the NATO agreement
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Anne-Marie Falls
Viet Minh pressure causes the Anne-Marie position to collapse
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Approves CIA training and equipment for Cuban exiles against Castro.
Covert Action Planning Approved
Herter participates as the administration authorises covert action planning against Castro.
Covert Action Programme Approved
Eisenhower approves a covert programme supporting Cuban opposition to Castro.
Covert Action Programme Authorised
Eisenhower authorises the CIA programme to organise, train and equip Cuban opponents of Castro.
Cuban Project Direction
Bissell receives responsibility for developing the CIA operation authorised by Eisenhower.
First Monarch Portrait Banknote
Cameron Cobbold serves as Governor when the Bank of England issues its first banknote carrying the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Project Organisation Begins
Esterline begins organising personnel, facilities and operational planning for the Cuban project.
Marriage
1st introduced to Lee Harvey Oswald
Meeting Marina Prusakova
Oswald met Marina Prusakova at a trade-union dance in Minsk around March 17, 1961, and began seeing her soon afterward.
Bloody Sunday
Later permits the protected Selma to Montgomery march.
Demonstrations
A demonstration in London's Grosvenor Square against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War leads to violence; 91 people are injured, 200 demonstrators arrested
London Gold Pool Collapse
Central banks end London Gold Pool operations and establish a two-tier gold market.
Vietnam War Protest
Speaks during Vietnam War protest activity in London.
Prime Minister of Israel
Golda Meir becomes the 4th Prime Minister of Israel
End of Per Borten Government
The Per Borten Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
First Trygve Bratteli Government
Begins the First Trygve Bratteli Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Dismissal from New Statesman
Is dismissed as editor of the New Statesman after less than two years.
Temporary Provisions Revised
The National Assembly revises the Temporary Provisions, giving the President broader authority to adjust central government administrative and personnel structures.
London Bridge
Queen Elizabeth II opens the new London Bridge
White House Tape 882-012
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 33-minute White House recording numbered 882-012; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 882-012
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Dean in the 33-minute White House recording numbered 882-012; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 882-012
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean and H. R. Haldeman in the 33-minute White House recording numbered 882-012; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Referendum
In Cabinet votes to dissociate from Labours policy of accepting the yes vote
Referendum
Cabinet votes in favour of the "yes" vote by 16 to 7. Cabinet votes in favour of holding the referendum
Sanandaj Revolt
Kurdish unrest grows in Sanandaj as local groups challenge the authority of the new revolutionary state
Coup
Admits that the Government have crushed a plot against him
Liverpool Urban Policy
Addresses Commons questions on Liverpool and inner-city policy.
Vacant and Derelict Land
Addresses Commons questions on vacant and derelict land.
Strike
The Midlands, Northeast and Northwest miners vote against strike
Strike
The Midlands, Northeast and Northwest miners vote against strike
Siege of Basra
Iraq fights off the offensive during the heaviest Battle yetw. Iran attempts to ford the Tigris
Siege of Basra
Iran attempts to ford the Tigris, Iraq fights off the offensive
IRS-1A
U. R. Rao oversees the launch of IRS-1A, beginning India's operational remote-sensing satellite series.
Constitution of Russia
A small majority for his proposal for a federation of socialist sovereign republics
Referendum
Small majority a renewed federation of socialist sovereign republics
Presidential Re-Election
Mugabe wins another presidential term after opposition candidates withdraw or boycott.
Dissolution of Parliament
Granted the dissolution of Parliament
End of First Kjell Magne Bondevik Government
The First Kjell Magne Bondevik Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
First Jens Stoltenberg Government
Begins the First Jens Stoltenberg Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Robin Cook resigns over the Governments policy on war in Iraq
Bombing of Iraq
In his 2003 address to the nation, Bush demands that Hussein and his two sons, Uday and Qusay, surrender and leave Iraq, giving them a 48-hour deadline
Broadcast
Bush addresses the nation, he demands that Hussein and his two sons Uday and Qusay leave Iraq, giving them a 48-hour deadline
Invasion of Iraq
Unlike the first Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan (2001), this war had no explicit United Nations authorisation
Invasion of Iraq
Unlike the first Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan (2001), this war had no explicit United Nations authorisation. In his 2003 address to the nation, Bush demands that Hussein and his two sons, Uday and Qusay, surrender and leave Iraq, giving them a 48-hour deadline
Remaining Disarmament Tasks Defined
The document identifies key remaining Iraqi disarmament tasks.
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Robin Cook resigns over the Governments policy on war in Iraq
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Robin Cook resigns over the Governments policy on war in Iraq
Work Programme Submitted
Submits UNMOVIC's draft work programme to the Security Council.
Pension Reform
Promulgates a pension reform creating a solidarity pension system.
Security Restrictions
Authorities impose extensive security and access restrictions across Lhasa following the unrest.
Tesla Roadster
Tesla begins regular production of the Roadster electric sports car
Coup
Marc Ravalomanana resigns as President, in an apparent coup, he hands power over to the military, which in turn transfers control to Andry Rajoelina
Coup
Marc Ravalomanana resigns as President, in an apparent coup, he hands power over to the military, which in turn transfers control to Andry Rajoelina
Multi-Currency Budget
Biti presents a budget formalising the use of foreign currencies.
President of Madagascar
Marc Ravalomanana resigns as President, in an apparent coup, he hands power over to the military, which in turn transfers control to Andry Rajoelina
United Nations Resolution 1973
The Security Council authorises a no-fly zone and measures to protect civilians.
COVID-19
Jordan activates emergency powers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
France enters national lockdown to slow COVID-19 transmission.
COVID-19
Algeria closes public spaces and restricts gatherings in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19
Belgium imposes national restrictions as COVID-19 spreads.
Euro 2020 Postponed
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
German Bundestag Address
Addresses the German Bundestag and urges Germany to take stronger action against Russia.
ICC Arrest Warrant
ICC issues an arrest warrant over alleged child deportations.
ICC Arrest Warrant
Becomes subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant
ICC Warrant
ICC issues an arrest warrant over alleged child deportations.
ICC Warrant Response
Welcomes the International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
Presidential Election
Claims reelection during wartime conditions.
Births on March 17
Birth of James IV
Birth of James IV, by Queen Margaret
Birth of Clay Lavergne Shaw
Clay Lavergne Shaw was born in Kentwood, Louisiana, on March 17, 1913.
Birth of Patricia Boyd
Birth of Patricia Boyd
Deaths on March 17
Death of Marcus Aurelius
Dies on campaign and is succeeded by Commodus.
Death of Harold I
Death of Harold I, succeeded by Harthacanut, son of Canute I & Emma
Death of Lulach
Death of Lulach
Death of Lawrence Oates
Leaves the tent and dies during the return journey.
Death of Irene Joliot-Curie
Dies after illness linked to radiation exposure.
Battles on March 17
Eighteenth March Battle Plan Confirmed
De Robeck confirms the plan for battleships to silence the forts while minesweepers clear a passage.
Coronations on March 17
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland, son of Duncan I