Pope forbids the English clergy to administer the sacraments
The Pope forbids the English clergy to administer the sacraments. Opposes innocent IIIs nomination for the Archbishop of Canterbury
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March 24 in History
This permanent archive page contains 143 World History Database records for March 24, spanning 1208 to 2022. Recorded topics include Pope forbids the English clergy to administer the sacraments; Invasion of Scotland; Treaty of Boulogne.
Total: 143Events: 134Births: 2Deaths: 7Countries: 32
Events on March 24
Invasion of Scotland
Henry VIII issues instructions blaming Cardinal Beaton and Scottish opponents of the marriage alliance.
Treaty of Boulogne
England and France conclude peace, with England agreeing to return Boulogne and withdraw from Scotland.
Siege of Edinburgh
Escorts Queen Mary back to Edinburgh with a force of 8,000
Siege of Edinburgh
Returns to Edinburgh with 8,000 soldiers under Bothwell
Capture of Newark
The Midlands falls into royalists hands after the siege of Newark
Siege of Newark
Surrenders Parliamentary forces to Rupert of the Rhine & retreats to Hull
Siege of Newark
Successfully relieves Newark & the Countess of Derby. Rupert of the Rhine forces Meldrum's Army to surrender
Siege of Newark
The Midlands falls into royalists hands after the siege of Newark
The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered
Lilburne publishes "The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered", renewing Leveller criticism of the Council of State and Army Grandees
The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered", renewing Leveller criticism of the Council of State
Lilburne publishes "The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered", renewing Leveller criticism of the Council of State and Army Grandees
Carolina Charter
Named as one of the Lords Proprietors in the Carolina charter.
Carolina Charter
Named as one of the Lords Proprietors in the Carolina charter.
Carolina Charter
Named as one of the Lords Proprietors in the Carolina charter.
Carolina Charter
Grants the Carolina charter to eight Lords Proprietors for territory south of Virginia.
Carolina Charter
Named as one of the Lords Proprietors in the Carolina charter.
Carolina Charter
Named as one of the Lords Proprietors in the Carolina charter.
Carolina Charter
Named as one of the Lords Proprietors in the Carolina charter.
Carolina Charter
Named as one of the Lords Proprietors in the Carolina charter.
Treaty of Partition
The Second Partition Treaty reserves important Italian possessions for the French Dauphin.
Treaty of Partition
The Second Partition Treaty makes Archduke Charles the proposed heir to Spain and the Indies.
Treaty of Partition
Heinsius supports the Dutch Republic entering the Second Partition Treaty after the Bavarian heir dies.
Treaty of Partition
William III of Orange agrees the Second Partition Treaty with France and the Dutch Republic in another attempt to avoid a European succession war.
Treaty of Partition
Louis XIV agrees the Second Partition Treaty with England and the Dutch Republic after Joseph Ferdinand's death.
Execution
Hebert was executed with leading members of the Hebertist faction.
Execution of Hebertists
Hebert and leading Hebertists are executed after being accused of conspiracy against the revolutionary government
Execution of Hebertists
Hebert and leading Hebertists are executed after being accused of conspiracy against the revolutionary government.
Assassination of Peter I
Member of a court cabal who assassinate Peter I
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Resignation of William Cavendish-Bentinck
Grenvilles "Ministry of all talents" collapses after failure to emancipate Catholics
Royal Society Fellowship Election
Brunel is elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his mechanical and civil engineering achievements.
Great Western Sea Trial Completed
SS Great Western completes an early sea trial before beginning her first Atlantic service.
Knighthood
Queen Victoria knights Marc Isambard Brunel in recognition of his engineering work and the approaching completion of the Thames Tunnel.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Sardinia-Piedmont, 1849-1861
Abolition of Slavery
President Jose Gregorio Monagas signed legislation abolishing slavery throughout Venezuela.
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel with a force of 4,000 Chinese
Gold Medal
Birth of Wilhelm Heinrich Walter Baade
University of Birmingham
Helps secure the charter creating the University of Birmingham.
Election
The Liberal Party wins a commanding parliamentary majority under Venizelos.
Liberal Election Victory
Venizelos wins an overwhelming parliamentary mandate for his reform programme.
Royal Naval Museum Greenwich
Answers parliamentary questions concerning the Royal Naval Museum at Greenwich.
Ottoman Fifth Army Command Assumed
Liman von Sanders takes command of the Ottoman Fifth Army responsible for defending Gallipoli.
Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany (USPD)
Several SPD members in the Reichstag vote against the authorization of further credits to finance World War I, pacifists led by Hugo Haase are expelled from the SPD
Bapaume Sector Withdrawal Reviewed
Haig reviews the retreat around Bapaume as Operation Michael continues westward.
Capture of Albert
Albert is captured by the Germans during Operation Michael
Capture of Bapaume
Bapaume is captured by the German during Operation Michael
Capture of Bapaume
Bapaume is captured by the Germans during Operation Michael
Michael
Bapaume is captured by the German during Operation Michael
Michael
Albert is captured by the Germans during Operation Michael
Operation Michael
Bapaume is captured by the Germans during Operation Michael
Marriage to Annemarie Bertel
Marries Annemarie Bertel while establishing his academic career in Germany.
Pyrmont Joins Prussia
Heads the Prussian government when Pyrmont is incorporated into Prussia and assigned to the Province of Hanover.
Secrets of a Soul
Directs Secrets of a Soul, a film influenced by psychoanalysis.
Constitution of Italy
The Fascists claim electoral victory
Election
The Fascists claim electoral victory
Enabling Act
Signs the Enabling Act after the Reichstag vote, allowing Hitler's cabinet to enact laws without Reichstag approval.
Enabling Act
Uses the Enabling Act after its approval to govern by cabinet law and accelerate the coordination of Germany under Nazi rule.
Independence of Philippines
The US promises the Philippines independence
Independence of United States of America
The US promises the Philippines independence
Recognition of Independence
The US promises the Philippines independence
Foreign Affairs and Rearmament
Links foreign policy to accelerated rearmament and argues that diplomatic concessions require credible British strength.
Foreign Affairs and Rearmament Debate
Criticises the government's foreign policy while arguing that defence policy must be linked to collective resistance to aggression.
US asks that all powers help refugees fleeing from the Nazis
The US asks that all powers help refugees fleeing from the Nazis
Rule of Memel
Adolf Hitler sails into the harbor at Memel at the head of a strong German naval force and spoke to the loyal people of the most remote German territory
Operation Varsity Airborne Assault
Supports the Rhine crossing with the large British-American airborne assault of Operation Varsity.
Plunder
Watches the Allies cross the Rhine
United Nations
A conference on the proposed world organisation will be summoned for 25th April
Government
According to Eisenhower the Hydrogen Bomb test exceeds all expectations
Nuclear Power
According to Eisenhower the hydrogen bomb test exceeds all expectations
March Premiership Ends
Ends his March 1956 prime ministerial term
Caledon Square Protest
Uses mass voluntary arrest to challenge the pass system.
Langa Surrender March
Leads Langa residents to surrender themselves for arrest.
Baker Encounter Testimony
Truly described to the Warren Commission how he and Marrion Baker encountered Oswald on the second floor shortly after the shots.
Foreign Policy
ibn Shaker participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Oswald Employment Testimony
Truly testified about hiring Oswald and described the duties Oswald performed as an order filler at the Texas School Book Depository.
Second Floor Timing Evidence
Truly's testimony helped the Commission assess how quickly Baker and Truly reached the second floor after entering the building.
Sixth Floor Access Testimony
Truly testified that Oswald routinely went to the sixth floor many times each day while collecting books for customer orders.
Warren Commission
The testimony of Mrs. Jean Lollis Hill was taken at 2:30 p.m. on March 24, 1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building, Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. Arlen Specter, assistant counsel of the President's Commission
Warren Commission Testimony
Roy Truly testified before the Warren Commission on March 24, 1964, about Oswald's employment and events inside the Depository after the assassination.
Chairman of Council of State
Stoica becomes chairman of the Council of State after Gheorghiu-Dej's death.
Laos War Allegations
Publicly alleges that the United States is fighting a secret tribal war in Laos
Direct Rule Northern Ireland
Introduces direct rule from Westminster after suspending the Stormont government.
Rule of Ulster
Direct Rule takes effect over Northern Ireland
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Mariner 10 Mission End
Ground controllers turn off Mariner 10's transmitter after the spacecraft exhausts its attitude-control gas following three Mercury encounters.
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising
Janata Government Formed
Morarji Desai forms India's first Union government headed by a non-Congress party.
Morarji Desai becomes Prime Minister and states that his government does not
Morarji Desai becomes Prime Minister and states that his government does not intend to develop nuclear weapons.
Nuclear Power
At his first press conference as prime minister, Desai states that his government does not believe in nuclear weapons.
Prime Minister of India
Morarji Desai becomes India's first Prime Minister from a non-Congress government.
Canvey Island Planning Inquiry
Addresses the Commons concerning the Canvey Island planning inquiry.
Provisional Constitutional Order
Zia issues a Provisional Constitutional Order requiring judges to take a new oath.
Capture of Khorramshahr
Iran recaptures Khorramshar
Government
Libyan missiles are fired at US aircraftin the Gulf of Sirte
Gulf of Sidra Clash
United States and Libyan forces clash over Libya's maritime claim in the Gulf of Sidra.
Fomin Trial Scheduled
Is scheduled to stand trial on 24 March 1987 with other Chernobyl officials accused of responsibility for the accident.
First Belgian in Space
Launches aboard Atlantis as the first Belgian astronaut.
STS-45 Mission
Conducts atmospheric and Earth-observation experiments during the ATLAS-1 mission.
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal Bishop of Velletri-Segni
Election
Ezer Weizman is elected Israels 7th President
Nuclear Power
Admits South Africa possesses nuclear weapons
President of Israel
Ezer Weizman is elected Israels 7th President
South African Nuclear Arsenal Disclosed
Announces that South Africa built and subsequently dismantled six completed nuclear weapons and a seventh incomplete device.
Fifth League Cup Victory
Little manages Villa to a 3-0 League Cup final victory over Leeds United.
Mir Residency Begins
Transfers into Mir after Atlantis docks, beginning the first long-duration stay by an American woman aboard the Russian station.
Berlin European Council
Hosts the European Council that reaches an overall agreement on Agenda 2000 and future Union financing.
NATO Air Campaign Begins
Authorizes United States participation in NATO air operations against Yugoslavia.
NATO Air Campaign Begins
Leads Yugoslavia during the opening of the NATO air campaign.
Lisbon Strategy
Chirac backed the European strategy for employment, economic reform and a more competitive knowledge-based economy.
Lisbon Strategy
Supports the programme for making the European economy more competitive and knowledge-based.
Academy Award
Winner of the Oscar for best actor, for "The Pianist"
Academy Award
Winner of the Oscar for best actress, for "The Hours"
UN Resolution 1747
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1747 expands sanctions while reiterating the requirement that Iran suspend enrichment-related activities.
Requests External Military Assistance
Requests regional military assistance against Houthi forces.
Saudi Coalition Intervention Requested
Saudi-led intervention begins shortly afterward.
General Election
Leads the pro-military camp through Thailand's general election.
General Election - General Election
Leads the pro-military camp through Thailand's general election.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Prayut Chan-o-cha: Leads the pro-military camp through Thailand's general election.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Leads the pro-military camp through Thailand's general election.
Mueller Report Public Summary
Attorney General releases summary of the Mueller report.
COVID-19
Agrees with Olympic officials to postpone the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19.
COVID-19
Orders national isolation measures during the pandemic.
COVID-19
Narendra Modi announces a nationwide lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19
Approves military-ordinance restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Response
The federal government approves restrictions and relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Restrictions
Approves movement restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed
Agrees with Olympic officials to postpone the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed
Tokyo 2020 organisers accept postponement of the Olympic Games.
M87 Polarization Analysis
Contributes calibration and polarization analysis for the Event Horizon Telescope view of magnetic fields near M87*.
M87 Polarized Black Hole Image
Coordinates EHT polarimetry work revealing magnetic-field structure close to the event horizon of M87*.
Hwasong 17 Test
North Korea tests the Hwasong-17 ICBM.
NATO Eastern Flank
Meets NATO allies as the alliance reinforces its eastern flank.
NATO Summit Address
Addresses NATO leaders and asks for unrestricted military assistance to defend Ukrainian cities.
Births on March 24
Birth of Michael Adriaanszoon de Ruyter
Birth of Michael Adriaanszoon de Ruyter
Birth of Joseph Priestley
Birth of Joseph Priestley, later associated with Birmingham’s Lunar Society.
Deaths on March 24
Death of Elizabeth I
Death of Elizabeth I, at Richmond Palace, the last Tudor monarch
Death of Robert Rich
Deat of Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick, 3rd Baron Rich
Death of Jacques Rene Hebert
Jacques Rene Hebert was executed in Paris with leading Hebertists.
Death of Elizabeth II
Death of Mary
Death of Bernard Law Montgomery
Dies at Isington, Hampshire, aged 88.
Death of Robert Frederick Chelsea Bobby Moore
Death of Bobby Moore
Death of Cesar Milstein
Death of Cesar Milstein