Interregnum
Robert Bruce was crowned King of Scots, ending the second interregnum.
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March 25 in History
This permanent archive page contains 216 World History Database records for March 25, spanning 1005 to 2023. Recorded topics include Coronation; Interregnum; Rule of Cannanore.
Total: 216Events: 200Births: 3Deaths: 1Battles: 8Coronations: 4Countries: 32
Events on March 25
Rule of Cannanore
Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon
Rule of Cochin
Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon
Rule of India
Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon.
Rule of India
The missions primary aims were to bring the spice trade under Portuguese control, to construct forts along the east African and Indian coasts, to further Portuguese spice trade through alliances with local chieftains, besides constructing trading posts.
Rule of India
With an armada of 22 ships, including 14 carracks and 6 caravels, Almeida departs from Lisbon.
Rule of India
The flagship us the carrack Sao Rafael captained by Fernao Soares
Rule of Quilon
Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon
Royal Charter
Receives Elizabeth I's charter for discovery and planting in lands not held by Christian princes
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Percy obtains the lease for the undercroft directly underneath the first-floor House of Lords, it was into this room that the plotters moved 36 barrels of gunpowder from Catesbys lodgings on the opposite side of the River Thames
Covenanters
Covenanters under Leven & Royalists under Newcastle clash but the result is indecisive
Covenanters
Covenanters under Leven & Royalists under Newcastle clash but the result is indecisive
Scottish Negotiations at Breda
Charles opened negotiations with commissioners representing the Scottish Parliament.
Capture of Ypres
French forces capture Ypres during the Franco-Dutch War.
Siege Engineering at Mons
Vauban directs the systematic siege works and artillery attack against Mons.
Election as Noble Deputy
Lafayette was elected as a noble deputy for Riom and entered the Estates General as a supporter of reform.
Treaty of Amiens
The Directory is recognized by the Pitt Government which offers to negotiate for peace
Peace
England keeps Ceylon & Trinidad & Malta restored to the Knights of St John.
Peace
France keeps her continental conquests.
Peace
Great Britain recognises the French Republic, the consequent peace, which lasted only one year, is the only period during which Great Britain was not at war with France during the so-called Great French War.
Peace
Signed by Joseph Bonaparte and the Marquess Cornwallis as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France and the United Kingdom.
Peace
Signed by Joseph Bonaparte and the Marquess Cornwallis as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France and the United Kingdom
Peace
England keeps Ceylon & Trinidad & Malta is restored to the Knights of St John.
Peace
France keeps continental conquests.
Peace
Great Britain recognises the French Republic, the consequent peace, which lasted only one year, is the only period during which Great Britain was not at war with France during the so-called Great French War.
Peace
Signed by Joseph Bonaparte and the Marquess Cornwallis as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France and the United Kingdom.
Rule of Ceylon
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain is awarded Ceylon
Rule of Trinidad
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain is awarded Trinidad
Neutrality
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
Rule of Cape Colony
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt
Rule of Egypt
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt
Rule of French Guiana
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
Rule of Malta
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
Rule of Papal States
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
Rule of West Indies
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt
Treaty of Amiens
Together with the Treaty of Lun‚ville (1801) the Treaty of Amiens marks the end of the Second Coalition
Treaty of Amiens
Together with the Treaty of Lun‚ville (1801) the Treaty of Amiens marks the end of the Second Coalition
Treaty of Amiens
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt.
Treaty of Amiens
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral.
Slavery
Wilberforce reintroduceS his Bill it in the 1805 session, on this occasion it is defeated on the second reading
Appointed Foreign Minister, 1st term, given key responsibilities for the countrys
Appointed Foreign Minister, 1st term, given key responsibilities for the countrys diplomacy in the Napoleonic Wars
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister, 1st term, given key responsibilities for the countrys diplomacy in the Napoleonic Wars
Legislation
Royal Assent is given to an Act abolishing slavery
Legislation
The Slave Trade Act receives the royal assent
Reform of Slavery
Royal Assent is given to an Act abolishing slavery
Reform of Trade
The Slave Trade Act receives the royal assent
Slavery
The Slave Trade Act receives the royal assent
Revolution Blessed
Germanos becomes associated with the symbolic blessing of the Greek revolt
Thames Tunnel
The Thames Tunnel opens to pedestrians after eighteen years of construction begun under Marc and Isambard Brunel.
Thames Tunnel
The Thames Tunnel opens to the public as the first successful tunnel beneath a navigable river.
Forced Emigration and the Refugee Question
Publishes an article discussing forced emigration, political refugees and British electoral corruption.
Prime Minister of Greece
Koumoundouros begins his first premiership.
Rangers First Scotland International
Becomes Rangers' first Scotland international when Scotland defeat Wales at Hamilton Crescent.
Arrest of Oscar Wilde
Sentenced to 2 yrs hard Labour for homosexuality
Commander of 5th Dragoons
Appointed Commander of the 5th Dragoon Guards
Monetary Reform
Mexico adopts a gold-exchange standard after falling silver prices destabilise the peso.
Canadian Ships Policy
Addresses Commons questions about Canadian ships and their relationship to Imperial naval policy.
Dreadnought Comparative Statistics
Provides comparative information on British and foreign dreadnought strength.
Merchant Steamships Guns
Defends Admiralty policy concerning guns carried by merchant steamships.
Movement of Warships
Answers Commons questions concerning Royal Navy warship movements.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief by the Provisional Government
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief by the Provisional Government
Nationalization
The Provisional Government introduces state monopoly on the grain trade
Provisional Government
Appointed Commander in Chief by the Provisional Government
Provisional Government
Appointed Commander in Chief by the Provisional Government
Provisional Government
The Provisional Government introduces state monopoly on the grain trade
Central Committee
Becomes a non-voting member of the ruling Politburo when it is created after the VIII Congress
Comintern
Becomes the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Comintern when it is created in March 1919
Comintern
The first Chairman of the Cominterns Executive Committee is Grigory Zinoviev, from 1919 to 1926
Congress of Communist Party, 8th
Becomes a non-voting member of the ruling Politburo when it is created after the VIII Congress
North Persia Concession Purchase Agreement
North Persia Oils concludes a sale agreement connected with acquisition of northern Persian concession interests.
Republic Proclaimed
The National Assembly abolishes the monarchy and proclaims the Second Hellenic Republic.
Rent and Mortgage Restrictions Bill
Contributes to debate on continuing rent and mortgage interest restrictions.
Election
Elected President of Portugal
Concordat
Bishops withdraw their ban on membership of the Nazi party
Government Report
Japan leaves the League of Nation as a reaction on the Lytton Report
League of Nations
Leads the Japanese delegation out of the League of Nations. Japan leaves the League of Nations after it calls for withdrawal from Manchukuo
Lytton Report
Japan leaves the League of Nation as a reaction on the Lytton Report
US declines to recognize the German occupation of Bohemia & Moravia
The US "declines" to recognize the German occupation of Bohemia & Moravia. Roosevelt requests an assurance Germany will not invade any country from a list of 31
Communique
Meets Hitler to discuss the terms of the London Communique agreed with France
End of Second Georges Theunis Government
The Second Georges Theunis Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Meeting with Hitler to discuss the terms of the
Meets Hitler to discuss the terms of the London Communique agreed with France
Paul van Zeeland Government
Begins the Paul van Zeeland Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Ultimatum Prepared
Ciano helps prepare Italian demands intended to reduce Albania to dependency
Alliance Tripartite Pact
Yugoslavia signs the Tripartite Pact
Alliance Tripartite Pact
Yugoslavia signs the Tripartite Pact
Invasion of Yugoslavia
Hitler put pressure on Yugoslavia to join the Tripartite Pact. The Regent, Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, succumbed to this pressure
Pact between Germany, Italy, Japan and Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia signs the Tripartite Pact
Pact between Germany, Italy, Japan and Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia signs the Tripartite Pact
Tripartite Pact
In front of Hitler & Ribbentrop Cvetkovic signs Yugoslavia to the Tripartite Pact
Tripartite Pact
Hitler put pressure on Yugoslavia to join the Tripartite Pact. The Regent, Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, succumbed to this pressure
Tripartite Pact
In front of Hitler & Ribbentrop Cvetkovic signs Yugoslavia to the Tripartite Pact
Tripartite Pact
In front of Hitler & Ribbentrop Cvetkovic signs Yugoslavia to the Tripartite Pact
Jewish Deportations
Deportations of Slovak Jews to Nazi-controlled camps begin.
Bombing of Tokyo
Nearly 19 sqr miles of Tokyo are raised to the ground
Churchill Visits Rhine Bridgehead
Accompanies Churchill during a visit to troops after the successful Rhine crossings.
Final Roosevelt Letter Prepared
Signs a letter drafted by Leo Szilard seeking a presidential meeting on nuclear policy; Roosevelt dies before receiving it.
Invasion of Korea
North Korea invades South Korea
Constituent Assembly Election
Tunisians elected a Constituent Assembly to draft the institutions of the independent state.
Euratom Treaty
Signs the Euratom Treaty for West Germany at the Rome ceremony.
Euratom Treaty
Signs the Euratom Treaty for the Netherlands at the Rome ceremony.
Euratom Treaty
Signs the Euratom Treaty for Italy at the Rome ceremony.
Euratom Treaty
Signs the Euratom Treaty for France at the same Rome ceremony.
Euratom Treaty
Signs the Euratom Treaty for Belgium at the Rome ceremony.
Euratom Treaty Signature
Faure signed the Euratom treaty for France alongside the treaty establishing the European Economic Community.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Federal Republic of Germany and supports deeper European economic integration.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for West Germany and supports deeper integration with France and the Benelux states.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Luxembourg and supports creation of the common market.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Luxembourg and supports the creation of the common market.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Italy with Foreign Minister Gaetano Martino.
Treaty of Rome
Heads the Dutch government when the Netherlands signs the Treaty of Rome.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for France alongside Christian Pineau.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for France alongside Foreign Minister Christian Pineau.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Federal Republic of Germany alongside Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for West Germany and helps guide the treaty through German political debate.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Netherlands alongside Foreign Minister Joseph Luns.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Netherlands alongside Joseph Luns.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Netherlands as one of the six founding states.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Netherlands, not Luxembourg, as one of the six founding states.
Treaty of Rome
Martino addresses the signing ceremony and links the treaties to Italy's longer commitment to European integration.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community alongside Prime Minister Antonio Segni.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Italy alongside Prime Minister Antonio Segni.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome on behalf of Italy.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for France during Guy Mollet's government.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome on behalf of France during Guy Mollet's government.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Luxembourg alongside Joseph Bech.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Luxembourg alongside Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Joseph Bech.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community for Italy.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Italy alongside Foreign Minister Gaetano Martino.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Belgium alongside Paul-Henri Spaak as head of the Belgian delegation.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Belgium alongside Paul-Henri Spaak.
Treaty of Rome
Snoy is appointed to chair the Interim Committee created to prepare the new Community institutions before the treaties enter into force.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Belgium after chairing the committee that prepared the common-market proposals.
Treaty of Rome
Signs the Treaty of Rome for Belgium after leading earlier work on the common market through the Spaak Committee.
Treaty of Rome
Heads the Belgian government as Belgium signs the Treaty of Rome.
Treaty of Rome
Heads the Belgian government when Belgium signs the Treaty of Rome.
Treaty of Rome
Supports the Federal German government's decision to sign the Treaty of Rome while Hallstein remains central to the negotiations.
Treaty of Rome
Supports West German signature of the Treaty of Rome while Hallstein handles much of the negotiating work.
Treaty of Rome Signature
Signs the Treaty of Rome for the Federal Republic of Germany and commits Germany to the new European Economic Community.
Treaty of Rome Signature
Signs the Treaty of Rome alongside Adenauer after helping shape Germany's negotiating position on European integration.
Treaty of Rome Signature
Pineau signed the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community on behalf of France.
Provisional Constitution
Promulgates a provisional constitution maintaining the official United Arab Republic name.
UNCTAD Speech
Guevara addresses the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Geneva on development and unequal economic relations.
Black Power
The march finally goes ahead fully, it is during this march that Willie Ricks coins the phrase "Black Power"
Black Power
The march finally goes ahead fully, it is during this march that Willie Ricks coins the phrase "Black Power"
Bloody Sunday
Is murdered after supporting the Selma voting rights campaign.
Demonstrations
The march finally goes ahead fully, it is during this march that Willie Ricks coins the phrase "Black Power". On the steps of the state capitol building, King delivers a speech that has become known as "How Long, Not Long"
Demonstrations
The march finally goes ahead fully, it is during this march that Willie Ricks coins the phrase "Black Power"
Bolivian National Liberation Army Announced
The guerrilla movement publicly identifies itself as the National Liberation Army of Bolivia.
Constitution Abrogation
Yahya Khan abrogates the 1962 Constitution and dissolves the legislatures.
Martial Law
Yahya Khan declares martial law and becomes Chief Martial Law Administrator.
Martial Law
Ayub Khan leaves office as Yahya Khan imposes a new martial-law regime.
Resignation of Muhammad Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan resigns after prolonged protests and political disorder.
Transfer of Power
Ayub Khan transfers authority to army commander Yahya Khan amid nationwide unrest.
Postal Strike Response
Orders federal troops to assist mail delivery during the postal strike
Arrest of Mujibar Rahman
Arrested in Dhaka, Pakistani forces start Operation Searchlight, a systematic plan to eliminate any resistance, thousands of people are killed in student dormitories and police barracks in Dhaka
Independence of Bangladesh
Arrested in Dhaka, Pakistani forces start Operation Searchlight, a systematic plan to eliminate any resistance, thousands of people are killed in student dormitories and police barracks in Dhaka
Operation Searchlight
The military launches a major operation against Bengali political opposition in East Pakistan.
Operation Searchlight
Yahya Khan's military government begins Operation Searchlight against Bengali nationalist forces in East Pakistan.
Operation Searchlight
Tikka Khan commands Pakistan's Eastern Command when Operation Searchlight begins in Dhaka.
Operation Searchlight
Arrested in Dhaka, Pakistani forces start Operation Searchlight, a systematic plan to eliminate any resistance, thousands of people are killed in student dormitories and police barracks in Dhaka
Senate Watergate Committee
Says James McCord has begun naming participants and providing a fuller account of the Watergate operation after two committee interviews.
Senate Watergate Committee
Senate Watergate Committee lawyer Sam Dash told reporters that he had interviewed James McCord twice, and that McCord had "named names" and had begun supplying a full and honest accounts of the Watergate operation.
Watergate
Senate Watergate Committee lawyer Sam Dash told reporters that he had interviewed James McCord twice, and that McCord had "named names" and had begun supplying a full and honest account of the Watergate operation.
Succession of King Khalid
Becomes crown prince following King Khalid's accession.
Succession of King Khalid
Succeeds King Faisal as the fourth king of Saudi Arabia.
Election
Wins 37 votes in the 1st round of the leadership election & withdraws. Transfers his support to Michael Foot
Election
Wins 56 votes in the first round of the leadership election and later withdraws.
Labour Leadership Election
Healey stands in the Labour leadership election after Harold Wilson announces his resignation.
Labour Leadership First Ballot
Receives 56 votes and finishes third in the first Labour leadership ballot.
Leadership Contest Withdrawal
Withdraws from the leadership contest after concluding that his support cannot increase.
Leadership Election
Finishes third in the Labour leadership contest after Harold Wilson resigns.
Leadership First Ballot
Healey receives 30 votes in the first ballot of the Labour leadership election.
Trade Union and Labour Relations Amendment Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Amendment Act 1976 receives Royal Assent before Wilson leaves office.
Trade Union Law
Amends the 1974 trade union legislation to adjust provisions on trade disputes and union legal immunities.
Execution after Ngouabi Assassination
Is executed after being accused of involvement in the conspiracy that killed President Ngouabi.
999 Debut Album
999's self-titled debut album enters the UK albums chart.
Another Music in a Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks' debut album Another Music in a Different Kitchen enters the UK chart and peaks at number fifteen.
Government
$20 million in military aid to Honduras is approved by Congress
Candle Demonstration
Helps organise a major peaceful religious rights protest.
Final United States Concert
Performs at Nassau Coliseum in what becomes his final concert in the United States.
Invasion of Lithuania
Russia sends in the tanks to discourage secession
Invasion of Lithuania
Russia sends in the tanks to discourage secession
Retirement
Announces decision to retire
Extended Mir Mission Completed
Returns to Earth after remaining aboard Mir through two consecutive expeditions while the Soviet Union dissolved and Russia emerged.
Berlin Agenda 2000 Agreement
Supports the Agenda 2000 settlement on finances, policy reform and preparations for enlargement.
Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia, 2nd term
Academy Award
Wins the Oscar for Things Have Changed.
Tony Blair Visits Libya
Gaddafi meets British Prime Minister Tony Blair during Libya's diplomatic rehabilitation.
Berlin Declaration
Leads the German EU Presidency as the Berlin Declaration sets a political timetable for renewed treaty reform.
Berlin Declaration
Supports the Berlin Declaration during Germany's EU Presidency and the fiftieth anniversary of the Treaties of Rome.
Bobby Robson Foundation
Launches the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Funds equipment for the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre, in the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Cancer Research
Funds equipment for the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre, in the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Yousaf Raza Gillani becomes Prime Minister after the Pakistan Peoples Party's election victory.
Caretaker Prime Minister
Mir Hazar Khan Khoso leads the caretaker government during the 2013 election.
COVID-19
Moves New Zealand into strict lockdown to suppress COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces measures including a paid non-working period during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bus Franchising Decision
Burnham decides to place Greater Manchester buses under a franchised system of local control.
Military Security Strategy
Approves Ukraine's Military Security Strategy focused on comprehensive defense and closer NATO cooperation.
Tactical Nuclear Deployment
Announces plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Births on March 25
Bela Bartok Born
The future Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist is born.
Birth of Bela Bartok
Bela Bartok is born in Nagyszentmiklos.
Birth of Jacob Rubenstein
Birth of Jacob Rubenstein
Deaths on March 25
Death of Zakarine Kham Souk
Dies, opening the succession for Sisavang Vong
Battles on March 25
Battle of Hilton
Covenanters under Leven & Royalists under Newcastle clash but the result is indecisive
Battle of Hilton
Covenanters under Leven & Royalists under Newcastle clash but the result is indecisive
Battle of Stockach
Jourdan was defeated by Archduke Charles at Stockach and withdrew toward Strasbourg during the War of the Second Coalition.
Battle of Stokach
Defeats the French under Jourdan in Italy
Battle of Stokach
Replaces the wounded Lefebvre at the Battle of Stokach. Fights at the Battle of Stokach, French General Jourdan is defeated
Battle of Kamenets-Podolsky Pocket
The entire 1st Panzer Army was now encircled in a pocket centred around the city of Kamenets-Podolsky. Just before the 1st Ukrainian Front had completed the encirclement, Hube had requested from OKH the authority to use mobile defence tactics during the breakout, a request which was quickly turned down
Battle of Kamenets-Podolsky Pocket
The entire 1st Panzer Army was now encircled in a pocket centred around the city of Kamenets-Podolsky
Battle of Umm Qasr
The port is declared safe and reopened
Coronations on March 25
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotia, son of Kenneth II
Coronation
Crowns her husband, Robert I the Bruce
Coronation
Has neither the Stone nor the crown of destiny but a glden "coronella" is substituted. Crowned by Isabel, Countess of Buchan who claims the "MacDuff right"
Coronation
Officiates in the coronation of Robert I the Bruce