Siege of Berwick
Surrenders the garrison castle of Berwick to Edward I
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March 30 in History
This permanent archive page contains 195 World History Database records for March 30, spanning 1296 to 2022. Recorded topics include Siege of Berwick; Archbishop; Archbishop of Canterbury.
Total: 195Events: 184Births: 1Deaths: 4Battles: 6Countries: 37
Events on March 30
Siege of Berwick
Most of the male inhabitants of the Berwick are killed
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appoints Thomas Cranmer Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Cranmer is consecrated as Archbishop in St Stephens Chapel
Archbishop of Canterbury
Cranmer is consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and Convocation immediately declares the King's marriage to Katherine unlawful
Recognition of Cranmer
Cranmer is recognized by the Pope to placate Henry VIII but will not grant a divorce
Reformation Parliament
Cranmer is consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and Convocation immediately declares the King's marriage to Katherine unlawful
Reformation, The
Cranmer is consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and Convocation immediately declares the King's marriage to Katherine unlawful
Act of Succession
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession. All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Appointment of Bishops Act
The Appointment of Bishops Act transfers control of episcopal appointments from papal provision to royal procedures.
Legislation
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Legislation
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
Peter's Pence Act
Parliament ends Peter's Pence and other payments formerly made from England to Rome.
Reformation Parliament
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Reformation Parliament
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
Reformation, The
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Reformation, The
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
Submission of Clergy Act
Parliament confirms the Submission of the Clergy and limits independent ecclesiastical legislation.
Succession
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Succession
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
Succession Act
Parliament gives statutory force to Henry VIII's new dynastic settlement after the break with Catherine of Aragon.
Succession Act
Princess Elizabeth is recognised as heir presumptive after the birth of Anne Boleyn's daughter.
Succession Act
Princess Mary is excluded from the succession after the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
Succession Act
The Act declares Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon invalid for purposes of the royal succession.
Succession Act
The Act excludes Mary from the succession and recognises Elizabeth as heir presumptive.
Succession Act
The First Succession Act gives statutory force to Henry VIII's marriage settlement and succession through Anne Boleyn.
Succession Act
The First Succession Act receives royal assent, settling the succession on the children of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Succession Act
The First Succession Act recognises Anne Boleyn as Henry VIII's lawful wife and her children as legitimate heirs.
Assassination of Ibrahim Pasha
Has Ibrahim Pasha assassinated at the instigation of his wife
Ferrars Burned
Robert Ferrar is burned as Marian persecution reaches Wales.
Capture of Aberdeen
Captures Aberdeen for the Covenanters
Covenanters
Captures Aberdeen for the Covenanters
Siege of Aberdeen
Captures Aberdeen for the Covenanters
Treaty of Saint-Germain
Parisians agree to lay down their arms. Agrees to restore the Bastille to the crown for an amnesty & Louis to return to Paris
Election as Noble Deputy
Alexandre de Beauharnais was elected as a noble deputy for the bailliage of Blois to the Estates General.
Federal District Survey
Begins surveying the boundaries of the federal district
Dantonist Crisis
Danton and his allies are arrested after criticism of the Terror and the Committee of Public Safety
Dantonist Crisis
Danton and his allies are arrested after criticism of the Terror and the Committee of Public Safety.
Toulon Departure
Leaves Toulon as part of Napoleon's naval concentration plan.
Villeneuve Escape
Learns Villeneuve has escaped Toulon and begins the pursuit.
Capture of Paris
Marmont surrenders Paris
Speech
Maiden speech on the Manchester Gas Light Bill
End of Henri de Brouckere Government
The Henri de Brouckere Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Pieter de Decker Government
Begins the Pieter de Decker Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Treaty of Peshawar
Dost Mohammad signs a treaty of peace and friendship with British India.
Bessarabia Cession
Cedes territory near the mouth of the Danube.
Black Sea Neutralisation
Accepts neutralisation of the Black Sea under the peace settlement.
Danube Commission
Supports creation of an international Danube commission.
Return of Kars
Regains Kars through the Treaty of Paris settlement.
Treaty of Paris
The "Four Points" plan is largely adhered to, most notably Russia's special privileges relating to the Danubian Principalities are transferred to the Great Powers.
Treaty of Paris
The Tsar and the Sultan agree not to establish any naval or military arsenal on the coast of the Black Sea. The Treaty of Paris stands until 1871, when France is crushed by Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War.
Treaty of Paris
Warships of all nations are perpetually excluded from the Black Sea, once the home to the Russian fleet (which had been destroyed in the course of the war). Treaty settlement of the Congress of Paris.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris as an Ottoman plenipotentiary at the peace congress.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris as an Austrian plenipotentiary.
Treaty of Paris
Represents Prussia in the final Paris arrangements and signs the peace treaty.
Treaty of Paris
Treaty settlement of the Congress of Paris.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris for Russia.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris for the Ottoman Empire.
Treaty of Paris
Treaty settlement of the Congress of Paris.
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is signed.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris for Sardinia alongside Cavour.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris for Britain.
Treaty of Paris
Signs the Treaty of Paris as one of Britain's plenipotentiaries at the peace congress.
Vote of Confidence
Wins a vote of confidence in the Commons and the Lords after the Treaty of Paris.
Vote of Confidence
Wins parliamentary support after the Treaty of Paris.
Election as King
The National Assembly elects Prince William of Denmark as King George I.
Treaty of Paris
The postwar settlement restricting Russian naval power in the Black Sea is overturned in 1871.
Panjdeh Crisis
Russian forces seize Panjdeh, prompting an Anglo-Russian crisis over Afghanistan's northern frontier.
Budget
With the support of the Irish Nationalists Asquiths Budget is passed by the Commons
Constitution of Great Britain
Promises if the Lords reject the budget the King will create peers before an election. Declares the Lords should not have the right to reject or a Bill more than 2X. Declares that Parliament should be restricted to terms 5 years
Election
Promises if the Lords reject the budget the King will create peers before an election
Five Year Parliament Proposal
Proposes limiting the maximum life of Parliament to five years.
Irish Backing for Budget
Irish Nationalist support helps the Budget pass the Commons.
Peer Creation Warning
Warns that peers may be created if the Lords block the Budget.
Abdication
Abdelhafid abdicates in favor of his brother Yusef after signing the Treaty of Fez, which makes Morocco a French protectorate
Agadir Crisis
France establishes a full protectorate over Morocco, ending what remained of the countrys formal independence
Rule of Morocco
France establishes a full protectorate over Morocco, ending what remained of the countrys formal independence
Rule of Morocco
France establishes a full protectorate over Morocco, ending what remained of the countrys formal independence
Curragh Crisis War Office
Succeeds Seely at the War Office during the Curragh crisis and threat of Irish civil conflict.
Reballion of Rebels in London
Successor to Seely during the "Curragh Mutiny" & threat of Irish civil war
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for War
War Office Appointment
Temporarily assumes the War Office during the Curragh crisis.
Siege of Amiens
The German 8th Army heads towards Amiens
End of Second Zahle Premiership
The Second Zahle Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Liebe Caretaker Government
Begins the Liebe Caretaker Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Emergency Budget
Secures Reichstag approval of the emergency budget for 1922 while deputies debate Allied reparations demands.
Third Averescu Government
Averescu begins his third and final term as prime minister.
NSDAP
German bishops withdraw their ban on Nazism
Czechoslovakia Questions
Answers Commons questions on Czechoslovakia as the Foreign Office monitors German pressure on the state.
Independence of Poland
Agrees Chamberlains proposal of a unilateral British guarantee of Polish independence
International Agreement at Warsaw
Agrees Chamberlains proposal of a unilateral British guarantee of Polish independence
Rule of Memel
The Lithuanian Parliament approves the convention returning Memel to Germany unanimously and without abstention
Wang Jingwei Regime
Rejects the Japanese-sponsored collaborationist government established at Nanjing under Wang Jingwei and continues resistance from Chongqing.
Invasion of Russia
At a General Staff meeting says Germany must destroy the Red Army & the Soviet State
Operation Barbarossa
At a General Staff meeting orders destruction of the Red Army & the Soviet State
Red Army
At a General Staff meeting says Germany must destroy the Red Army & the Soviet State. At a General Staff meeting orders destruction of the Red Army & the Soviet State
Dominique Attacked
Second phase of the siege attacks eastern strongpoints
ANC Leadership Crackdown
Faces repression as emergency powers restrict political activity.
Cape Town March
Leads tens of thousands from Langa toward central Cape Town.
Emergency Detention
Is detained during the state of emergency crackdown.
Emergency Detention
Is detained with thousands of activists during the emergency.
Emergency Detention
Is caught in the government crackdown on ANC leadership.
Emergency Government Powers
Emergency regulations expand government powers following Sharpeville.
Emergency Powers Invoked
Emergency powers permit mass detention and restrictions on meetings.
Mass Protest March
Persuades the huge crowd to disperse peacefully after negotiations.
Post-Sharpeville Imprisonment
Joins thousands imprisoned following the Sharpeville crisis.
State of Emergency
Government declares a state of emergency after Sharpeville.
State of Emergency Arrest
Remains imprisoned as opposition leaders are detained.
State of Emergency Detention
Is detained after the government declares a state of emergency.
State of Emergency Imprisonment
Remains imprisoned while Treason Trial proceedings continue.
State of Emergency Proclamation
Serves as governor-general during the declaration of emergency.
Pencil Factory Inauguration
Guevara speaks at the inauguration of a pencil factory in Batabanó as part of Cuba's industrial programme.
President of Ecuador
Appointed interim President of Ecuador
Eisenhower State Funeral
State funeral ceremonies begin in Washington, including procession to the United States Capitol where he lies in state.
Election Framework
The Legal Framework Order sets representation and constitutional rules for the election.
Legal Framework Order
Yahya Khan issues the Legal Framework Order governing the forthcoming general election.
Legal Framework Order
Yahya Khan's order requires the elected assembly to draft a constitution within a fixed period.
24th CPSU Congress
Participates in the 24th CPSU Congress as a senior Soviet leader.
24th CPSU Congress
Supports Brezhnev's party line during the 24th CPSU Congress.
Budget
The top rate of tax is reduced to 75%. Selective employment tax is halved. Child allowances & old age pensions are increased
Easter
Hanoi refuses concessions & launches the Easter Offensive
Easter Offensive
Helps direct the North Vietnamese 1972 offensive
Easter Offensive
PAVN divisions strike across the DMZ and from Laos
Easter Offensive Strategy
Backs the major conventional offensive against South Vietnam
Gemstone Operational Approval
A reduced campaign-intelligence program received approval, clearing the way for operations that eventually included illegal entry into Democratic offices.
Invasion of Vietnam
The Viet Cong strike Quang Tri province, Kontum-Pleiku & Binh Long province. JCS increase the monthly sortie rate to 1,800
Nguyen Hue Campaign
North Vietnam launches the Nguyen Hue Campaign as a major conventional offensive
Operation Arc Light
JCS increase the monthly sortie rate to 1,800
PAVN Offensive
PAVN opens coordinated attacks across northern South Vietnam
Reduced Intelligence Plan Approval
Magruder later testifies that Mitchell approved a reduced intelligence program developed by Liddy with a budget of about $250,000; Mitchell denies authorizing it.
Southern Offensive
Commands communist forces in the southern theater during the offensive
White House Tape 697-015
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon in the 25-minute White House recording numbered 697-015; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 697-015
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman in the 25-minute White House recording numbered 697-015; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 697-029
Charles Colson appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 46-minute White House recording numbered 697-029; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 697-029
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and Charles Colson in the 46-minute White House recording numbered 697-029; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 697-029
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and Charles Colson in the 46-minute White House recording numbered 697-029; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 698-009
Charles Colson appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 3-minute White House recording numbered 698-009; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 698-009
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and Charles Colson in the 3-minute White House recording numbered 698-009; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 698-009
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and Charles Colson in the 3-minute White House recording numbered 698-009; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Grand Jury Immunity Order
Judge Sirica grants Liddy immunity and orders him to answer grand jury questions, but Liddy continues refusing to testify about Watergate.
Ooh La La
Releases Ooh La La with Faces during growing tension between group and solo commitments.
White House Tape 890-019
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and Ronald Ziegler in the 16-minute White House recording numbered 890-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 890-019
Richard Nixon appears with Ronald Ziegler and John Ehrlichman in the 16-minute White House recording numbered 890-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 890-019
Ronald Ziegler appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 16-minute White House recording numbered 890-019; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Capture of Danang
Danang falls to the Communists
Appointed President
CPK Central Committee appoints Khieu Samphan as President of the State Presidium
Leadership Second Ballot
Healey receives 38 votes in the second ballot but is eliminated from the leadership contest.
Assassination of Airey Neave
Killed by a car bomb in the House of Commons
Islamic Republic Referendum
Voting begins in a national referendum on replacing the monarchy with an Islamic Republic
Islamic Republic Referendum
Voting begins in a referendum on replacing the monarchy with an Islamic Republic
Referendum
A national referendum begins on replacing the monarchy with an Islamic Republic
Assassination of President Reagan
Wounded alongside President Reagan in an assassination attempt
Government
Attempts to assassinate President Reagan. Arrested for shooting President Reagan & 2 of his aides
Government
President Reagan & 3 aides are shot in an assassination attempt in Washington
PLO
Israeli authorities bar West Bank Palestinians from entering Israel after two traffic police officers were shot to death
Lovelife Top Ten Album
Lush's Lovelife reaches number eight on the UK albums chart.
Walkaway Top Ten
Walkaway reaches number nine on the UK singles chart, giving Cast a major Britpop-era hit.
World Champion
Alexei Yagudin wins his third title in the World Figure Skating Championships
Presidency Member Takes Office
Beriz Belkic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
UN Security Council Resolution 1402
Calls for implementation of a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities
Then and Now
Release the compilation Then and Now.
Credit Crunch
Henry Paulson proposes sweeping reforms to banking controls
Credit Crunch
Henry Paulson proposes sweeping reforms to banking controls
Large Hadron Collider High-Energy Collisions
Welcomes the first Large Hadron Collider proton collisions at a total energy of 7 TeV, beginning sustained high-energy physics running.
Head of Government Role
Presidency combines head of state and head of government powers
Head of State Ends
Than Shwe hands power to the new civilian-style government
President Takes Office
Thein Sein becomes President under the 2008 constitution
Economic Affairs Committee Service Ends
Completes his second recorded period of service on the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee.
Retirement from House of Commons
Brown's thirty-two-year service in the House of Commons comes to an end.
Government of National Accord Arrives
Sarraj and Presidency Council members arrive by sea to begin governing from Tripoli.
Presidency Ends
Thein Sein leaves office after the transition to an NLD-led government
President Takes Office
Htin Kyaw becomes President after the NLD election victory
President Takes Office
Win Myint becomes President after parliamentary election
Presidential Election
Wins the presidential election.
COVID-19
Ghana imposes restrictions in Accra and Kumasi.
COVID-19
Mexico declares a health emergency over COVID-19.
COVID-19
Parliament grants the government emergency powers during the pandemic.
COVID-19
Orders strict measures as Laos responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small Business Relief Announcement
Highlights Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses.
Dissolution of Parliament
Kais Saied dissolved the suspended Assembly of the People's Representatives.
Earendel Farthest Star
Welch leads the Hubble discovery of Earendel, a gravitationally magnified star seen from within the universe's first billion years.
Norwegian Parliament Address
Addresses Norway's Parliament and asks for support against Russian aggression and energy coercion.
Births on March 30
Birth of Eric Patrick Clapton
Birth of Eric Patrick Clapton
Deaths on March 30
Death of Suleyman I the Magnificent
Has Ibrahim Pasha assassinated at the instigation of his wife
Death of Victor-Francois de Broglie
Death of Victor-Francois de Broglie
Death of Leon Blum
Death of Leon Blum
Death of Airey Neave
Death of Airey Neave, assassinated
Battles on March 30
Battle of Seacroft Moor
Fairfax suffers a severe defeat while withdrawing Parliamentarian infantry toward Leeds.
Battle of Inonu, 2nd
Defeats the Greeks at the 2nd Battle of Inonu
Battle of Sabilla
Defeats the rebellious Ikhwan and secures central royal authority.
Battle of Sabilla
Supports government forces during the campaign against the Ikhwan rebellion.
Battle of Kamenets-Podolsky Pocket
Manstein was informed by OKH that he had been relieved of command
Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The communist assault on Dien Bien Phu begins