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The Pope writes to the Barons asking them not to rebel. The Pope writes to John supporting in support of the Barons
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March 19 in History
This permanent archive page contains 195 World History Database records for March 19, spanning 1215 to 2025. Recorded topics include Political Support; Statute of Rhuddlan; Coronation.
Total: 195Events: 171Births: 4Deaths: 9Battles: 8Coronations: 3Countries: 28
Events on March 19
Statute of Rhuddlan
Wales has the status of a crown colony & is administered by 3 sheriffs. Settles laws & administration in Wales by bringing Wales under Government from England. Passes a statute to regulate the King's exchequer
Interregnum
Alexander III died after falling from his horse, leaving Scotland without an adult monarch.
Succession
Alexander III appoints Margaret successor, the only descendent of William the Lion
Execution
The grand master of the Templars, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake
Execution
The grand master of the Templars, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake
Edict of Amboise
Francis, Duke of Guise is assassinated and Catherines fears that the war might drag on so a truce is agreed in the Edict of Amboise
Edict of Amboise
The Edict of Amboise also known as the Edict of Pacification, is signed at the Chateau of Amboise by Catherine de' Medici, acting as regent for her son Charles IX of France
Edict of Amboise
The Treaty of Amboise officially ends the first phase of the French Wars of Religion
Edict of Amboise
The Treaty of Amboise restores peace to France by guaranteeing the Huguenots religious privileges and freedoms
Edict of Amboise
The royal government grants limited toleration and ends the first war
Edict of Amboise
L'Hospital supports the legal settlement ending the first religious war
Edict of Amboise
Catherine de Medici negotiates the Edict of Amboise after Guise's death
Edict of Amboise
Catherine issues the Edict of Amboise to end the first war
Edict of Pacification
The Edict of Amboise also known as the Edict of Pacification, is signed at the Chateau of Amboise by Catherine de' Medici, acting as regent for her son Charles IX of France
Huguenots
The Treaty of Amboise restores peace to France by guaranteeing the Huguenots religious privileges and freedoms
Pacification of Amboise
Coligny accepts the pacification while Huguenot military strength is weakened
Pacification of Amboise
Conde accepts peace terms after the first war of religion
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Orders all Jesuits and all other Catholic priests to leave the country, and reimposed the collection of fines for recusancy
Adventurers Act Supported
Pym supports legislation financing operations in Ireland through future land grants.
Royal Court Established at York
Charles establishes his court at York while gathering northern political support.
Royal Court Established at York
Charles establishes his court at York while gathering northern political support.
Covenanters
Leads a siege of Aberdeen & captures some leading Covenanters
Siege of Aberdeen
Leads a siege of Aberdeen & captures some leading Covenanters
Constitution of England
The Commons abolishes the House of Lords, against Cromwell's will
Constitution of England
The House of Lords is abolished, Cromwell wished to keep it as an advisery body
House of Lords
The House of Lords is abolished, Cromwell wished to keep it as an advisery body
Four Gallican Articles
Supports Gallican articles limiting papal authority in France.
Final Will
Executes his final will several months before his death.
Siege of Acre
Napoleon began the siege of Acre after advancing north from Jaffa, but Ottoman and British-supported defenders resisted repeated assaults.
Abdication
Forced to abdicate after a Republican Revolution
Minister President
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Minister President
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Revolution of Germany
When revolution breaks out in Prussia, part of the larger Revolutions of 1848, the king initially moved to repress it with the army, but later decided to recall the troops and place himself at the head of the movement
Breach with the Social-Democrat
Publishes a statement explaining the causes of the break with the German newspaper Social-Demokrat.
Alliance Agreement
Publishes alliances with south German states, German Armies are under Prussian control
Alliance Bismarck and the south German states
Publishes alliances with south German states, German Armies are under Prussian control
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela
End of Jørgen Løvland Government
The Jørgen Løvland Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
First Gunnar Knudsen Government
Begins the First Gunnar Knudsen Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Constitution of Great Britain
Supports abolition of the veto at the Free Trade Hall. Attempts to rally the Liberals to support reform of the Lords
First International Womens Day
Helps organize the first International Women's Day in Germany.
International Womens Day
Supports nationwide Social Democratic events demanding votes for women.
SPD Womens Suffrage Campaign
Mobilizes working women through the party's first International Women's Day.
Women Workers Mobilization
Campaigns for women's suffrage through coordinated socialist demonstrations.
Final Camp Established
After walking a further 20 miles, the three remaining men made their final camp on 19 March, 11 miles (18 km) short of One Ton Depot, but 24 miles (38 km) beyond the original intended location of the depot.
Final Camp Near One Ton Depot
Bowers reaches the final camp with Scott and Wilson while a worsening blizzard prevents further progress.
Final Camp Near One Ton Depot
Wilson reaches the final camp with Scott and Bowers approximately eleven miles short of One Ton Depot.
Dardanelles Battleship Losses Condemned
After the 18 March losses, Fisher tells the War Council that the sinking of major ships cannot be dismissed.
Discovery of Pluto
Lowell Observatory captures faint images of Pluto, but the object is not recognised as the predicted planet.
Eighteenth March Battleship Losses Reviewed
Churchill reviews the severe losses suffered during the main Allied attempt to force the Dardanelles.
Fleet Assault Suspended after Eighteenth March
De Robeck suspends another immediate battleship assault after the heavy losses of 18 March.
Renewed Minesweeping Urged after Eighteenth March
Keyes argues that determined minesweeping could still open a path through the straits.
Twelve-Battleship Loss Estimate Reaffirmed
Fisher repeats his view that forcing the Dardanelles by naval power alone could cost about twelve battleships.
United States Non-Membership
The Senate rejects League membership after the Versailles dispute.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Enters exile after the suppression of the rebellion.
League Council Finds Locarno Violation
The League Council finds that Germany has violated its treaty obligations by remilitarizing the Rhineland.
Border Settlement at Warsaw
Poland forces Lithuania to open its borders
Resignation of Edouard Daladier
Daladier resigns after the Russian invasion of Finland. Daladier fails to unite Parliament or the people behind his mobilization for the "phony war"
Resignation of Edouard Daladier
Resigns after the Russian invasion of Finland
Committee of Atlantic
Forms the Battle of Atlantic Committee
Commander of Burma Corps
Appointed Commander of the Burma Corps
Commander of Burma Corps
Appointed Commander of the Burma Corps
Invasion of Burma
Begins to defend the Prome-Toungoo Line
Arrival in Budapest
Arrives in Budapest after Germany occupies Hungary.
Hungarian Deportation Mission
Personally directs the SS deportation team assigned to Hungarian Jewry.
Invasion of Hungary
German troops enter Hungary unopposed
Invasion of Hungary
The Germans march into Hungary unnoposed
Decree
Hitler announces a scorched earth policy
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Goering testified in his own defence before the International Military Tribunal.
Hospital Nationalisation
Proposes transferring hospitals to national ownership.
National Health Service Bill
Introduces the National Health Service Bill.
Prime Minister of Belgium
Appointed Prime Minister of Belgium, 3rd term
Siege of Yanan
Nationalist forces capture Yan’an, the principal Communist base, though Communist field forces avoid decisive destruction.
Clark Elementary Enrollment
Lee entered Clark Elementary School on March 19, 1948, after leaving Clayton Public School during his mother's divorce proceedings.
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 2nd term
President of Japan
Appointed President of Japan, 2nd term
European Parliamentary Assembly Presidency
Schuman became the first President of the European Parliamentary Assembly created for the new European Communities.
Holy Family Sculpture Installed
His sculptural group representing the Holy Family is installed on the Nativity facade.
Albert Schweitzer College Application
Lee applied to Albert Schweitzer College in Switzerland for the spring 1960 term, listing philosophy, psychology, ideology, and writing among his interests.
Bob Dylan
Releases his debut Columbia album Bob Dylan.
Bob Dylan Album
The first Columbia album mixes folk, blues, gospel and two originals.
Song to Woody
Includes Song to Woody on his debut album.
Emergency Powers Expansion
The National Assembly expands the Temporary Provisions, allowing the President to establish a body for policies concerning suppression of Communist rebellion.
End of Pierre Harmel Government
The Pierre Harmel Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
First Vanden Boeynants Government
Begins the First Vanden Boeynants Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Budget
Delivers a tough Budget aimed at restoring financial confidence after devaluation.
Budget
Roy Jenkins presents a severe Budget raising approximately 923 million pounds in additional taxation.
Budget Strategy
Presents a restrictive Budget designed to reduce demand and restore financial stability.
Civil Rights
Students at Howard University signal a new era of militant student activism on college campuses in the US, students stage rallies, protests and a 5-day sit-in, laying siege to the administration building, shutting down the university
Demonstrations
Students at Howard University signal a new era of militant student activism on college campuses in the US, students stage rallies, protests and a 5-day sit-in, laying siege to the administration building, shutting down the university
Excise Duties
Duties on petrol, tobacco and alcoholic drinks are increased to raise revenue and restrict consumption.
Family Allowances
Family allowances are increased while child tax allowances are reduced to redirect assistance toward families with children.
Purchase Tax
Purchase tax rates are increased as part of a fiscal package designed to reduce consumer spending.
Selective Employment Tax
The Budget raises Selective Employment Tax by 50 percent to restrain domestic demand and encourage exports.
Special Charge
A one-off special charge on higher personal incomes is introduced as part of the post-devaluation programme.
Contributors and White House Invitations
Reviews how political contributors and supporters figure in guest-list planning for state dinners and other White House social occasions.
State Dinner Guest Strategy
Discusses state-dinner guest lists, contributors, Democrats for Nixon and the political considerations surrounding invitations to White House social events.
Watergate
In his letter to Judge Sirica, McCord alleges that defendants were pressured to plead guilty and remain silent about the Watergate operation.
Watergate
In his letter to Judge Sirica, McCord states that perjury occurred during the Watergate trial.
Watergate
McCord sends a letter to United States District Judge John Sirica describing concerns about the Watergate case before sentencing.
Watergate
McCord states in his letter to Judge Sirica that the Watergate break-in was not an operation directed by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Watergate
McCord tells Judge Sirica that additional government officials, not yet publicly named, were involved in matters surrounding Watergate.
Watergate
Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James McCord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S. District Judge John Sirica.
Watergate
In the letter, McCord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other, as yet unnamed Government officials.
Watergate
Judge Sirica urges McCord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee after McCord alleges involvement by additional officials.
Watergate
were involved. Judge Sirica urged McCord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation
Watergate
as yet unnamed Government officials, were involved.
Watergate
as yet unnamed Government officials, were involved.
Watergate
Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James Mc Cord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.
Watergate
Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James Mc Cord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.
Watergate
Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James McCord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.
Watergate
District Judge John Sirica.
Watergate
District Judge John Sirica.
Watergate
In the letter, Mc Cord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other.
Watergate
In the letter, McCord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other.
Watergate
In the letter, McCord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other.
Watergate
Judge Sirica urged Mc Cord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation.
Watergate
Judge Sirica urged Mc Cord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation.
Watergate
Judge Sirica urged McCord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation.
Watergate
Sirica is the United States District Judge who receives James McCord's letter concerning pressure surrounding the Watergate case.
Watergate
Sirica is the United States District Judge who receives James McCord's letter concerning pressure surrounding the Watergate case.
Tommy Film Release
Releases the film version of Tommy.
Tommy Film Role
Stars as Tommy in Ken Russell's film.
Sanctions
The restrictions on US citizens traveling to Cuba lapse
Invasion of Lebanon
The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 425 demanding that Israel withdraw from Lebanon. The Israeli army takes control of almost all of Lebanon south of Litani River
UN Resolution 425
The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 425 demanding that Israel withdraw from Lebanon
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 425 demanding that Israel withdraw from Lebanon
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag
Invasion of South Georgia
Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag
Invasion of South Georgia
Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag
Invasion of South Georgia
Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag
South Georgia Crisis
Argentine workers land at Leith and raise an Argentine flag.
South Georgia Deployment
Leads a small Argentine military detachment accompanying the scrap-metal party at Leith Harbour.
Strike
Some 8,000 police guard mines roadblocks across Midlands in the biggest police operation in a labor dispute since the 1926 general strike
Strike
Some 8,000 police guard mines roadblocks across Midlands in the biggest police operation in a labor dispute since the 1926 general strike
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Announces similar reforms to those by Gorbachev in Russia
Reballion of Rebels in Tashkent
A demonstration of 10,000 in Tashkent wish to make Uzbek their state language
Reballion of Rebels in Tashkent
A demonstration of 10,000 in Tashkent wish to make Uzbek their state language
Reform of Taxation
The Budget increase VAT to 17.5% to finance cuts in poll tax
Mark Chart Debut
Shed Seven enter the UK singles chart with Mark, beginning the York band's run of Britpop-era hits.
Prime Minister of India
Atal Bihari Vajpayee becomes Prime Minister following the 1998 general election.
Commonwealth Suspension
The Commonwealth suspends Zimbabwe from its councils following the disputed election.
Commonwealth Suspension
Zimbabwe is suspended from Commonwealth councils following the disputed election.
Bombing of Baghdad
The invasion is preceded by an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad
Bombing of Baghdad
The invasion is preceded by an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad
Invasion of Iraq
The invasion is preceded by an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad
Security Council Presentation
Explains remaining inspection tasks despite the withdrawal from Iraq.
Work Programme Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on UNMOVIC's draft work programme.
Comedy
The Curse of Steptoe, a BBC TV play about Brambell and his co-star Harry H Corbett, is broadcast on digital BBC channel BBC FOUR, featuring Phil Davis as Brambel
Foreign Media Restrictions
Authorities restrict foreign media access while presenting the government's account of the unrest.
Methane in Exoplanet Atmosphere
Swain leads Hubble observations detecting methane in HD 189733b, the first organic molecule identified in an exoplanet atmosphere.
Libya Military Action Begins
Announces that British forces are taking part in international military action under the United Nations mandate.
Chief of Air Staff
Sohail Aman becomes Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force.
Brexit
Resigns from cabinet during the referendum period and campaigns for Leave.
Chief of Air Staff
Mujahid Anwar Khan becomes Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force.
Transition Agreement
Agrees a draft transition period with the European Union.
Bank Rate Cut to 0.1 Percent
Andrew Bailey leads the Bank of England as Bank Rate is cut to 0.1 percent and the Monetary Policy Committee authorises an additional two hundred billion pounds of asset purchases.
COVID-19
Announces a nationwide quarantine in Argentina.
COVID-19
Announces emergency restrictions and surveillance measures during the pandemic.
Chief of Air Staff
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu becomes Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force.
Cabinet Chairmanship
The President chairs the Cabinet of Ministers in the absence of a prime minister
Cabinet Leadership Ends
His direct head-of-government role ends as his son becomes President
Head of Government Role
As President, Serdar Berdymukhamedov assumes the head-of-government role
Presidency Ends
Berdymukhamedov steps down as President after fifteen years in office
President Takes Office
Serdar Berdymukhamedov becomes President of Turkmenistan
Succession Completed
Presidential authority passes from Gurbanguly to Serdar Berdymukhamedov
DESI Data Release One
Schlegel helps present DESI Data Release One, opening public access to a vast spectroscopic map used for precision expansion and dark-energy research.
DESI DR2 Combined Cosmology
Palanque-Delabrouille helps present the three-year DESI analysis combining BAO with complementary cosmological data to test whether dark energy changes over cosmic time.
DESI Three Year Evolving Dark Energy Hint
Levi reports that DESI's first three years strengthen indications that dark energy may evolve with time when combined with other cosmological measurements.
Euclid First Survey Data Release
Mellier's Euclid Consortium releases the mission's first survey data, opening a large galaxy dataset that prepares the way for future dark-energy cosmology analyses.
Births on March 19
Birth of Berthold Konrad Hermann Albert Speer
Birth of Berthold Konrad Hermann Albert Speer
Adolf Eichmann Born
The future SS official is born to a German family.
Birth of Adolf Eichmann
Adolf Eichmann is born in Solingen, Germany.
Birth of Patrick Joseph McGoohan
Birth of Patrick Joseph McGoohan
Deaths on March 19
Death of Alexander III
Leaves his 3 year old granddaughter Margaret, the "Maid of Norway", as his heir. Death of Alexander III, rides a horse off a cliff
Death of Jacques de Molay
Death of Jacques de Molay, executed
Death of La Renaudie
Jean du Barry seigneur de la Renaudie is killed during the Amboise conspiracy
Death of William Compton
Death of William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton
Death of Spencer Compton
Death of Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton
Death of Spencer Compton
Death of Spencer Compton, killed at the Battle of Hopton Heath
Death of Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej
Gheorghiu-Dej dies, opening a succession struggle in the communist leadership.
Death of John De Lorean
Death of John De Lorean
Death of David Paul Scofield
Death of David Paul Scofield
Battles on March 19
Battle of Hopton Heath
Defeated by a Royalist force under the Earl of Northampton & General Henry Hastings
Battle of Hopton Heath
Forced to retreat to Stone then back to Cheshire
Battle of Hopton Heath
Leads a charge against the Roundheads after Northampton is killed
Battle of Hopton Heath
Defeats the Roundheads under John Gell & William Brereton but killed in battle. Accompanied by three of his sons, marches out with his troops Compton engages Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet and Sir William Brereton at Hopton Heath
Battle of Hopton Heath
Defeated by a Royalist force under the Earl of Northampton & General Henry Hastings
Battle of Hopton Heath
Forced to retreat to Chartley & then to Uttoxeter
Battle of Hopton Heath
Helps defeat the Roundheads under John Gell & William Brereton
Battle of Atlantic
Forms the Battle of Atlantic Committee
Coronations on March 19
Coronation
Crowned Queen of Scotland
Imperial Coronation
Becomes the last emperor crowned in Rome by a pope.
Imperial Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Nicholas V.