Reballion of Rebels in Sicily
Tancred joined his uncle Simon, Prince of Taranto, in invading the palace, detained the king and queen, William I and Margaret, and their two sons, and incited a massacre of Muslims
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March 9 in History
This permanent archive page contains 124 World History Database records for March 9, spanning 1161 to 2024. Recorded topics include Reballion of Rebels in Sicily; Voice from God; Invasion of France.
Total: 124Events: 106Births: 5Deaths: 8Battles: 5Countries: 26
Events on March 9
Voice from God
Joan of Arc meets Charles VII
Voice from God
Joan of Arc meets Charles VII
Invasion of France
Public rejoicing at St Paul's Cathedral marks Henry VIII's hope that Pavia will enable a renewed French campaign.
Peace Negotiations at Pavia
Henry breaks off peace negotiations with France after Francis Is capture at Pavia
Thanksgiving
After Francis I's capture Henry VIII orders public rejoicing and a mass at St Paul's Cathedral.
Marriage
Marries Anne, daughter of Sir Edward Stanhope of Rampton
Assassination of David Rizzio
Rizzio is assassinated by Darnley & Ruthven in Marys presence. Darnley says it is because of an affair between Rizzio & Mary
Assassination of David Rizzio
Murdered in Holyrood for allegedly refusing the Earl of Darnley the crown matrimonial
Assassination of David Rizzio
Breaks into Marys supper room & has David Rizzio killed with 56 dagger strokes
Peerage
Succeeds to the Earldom while still a child, following he death of his older brother James Ruthven
Result of Surrender of Hopton's Royalist Forces
Negotiations begin as Hopton recognises that continued Royalist resistance around Truro is unsustainable.
Surrender of Hopton's Royalist Forces
Parliamentarians approach Truro & Hopton sends out an offer to negotiate peace
Peace
Driven back to Truro, Hopton offers peace terms with the Parliamentary forces
Execution
Executed at Windsor
Assassination of David Riccio
Assassinated by Darnley to remove the Queens favourite & gain the throne
Assassination of David Rizzio
Heads a group of armed Lords at the assassination of David Rizzio
Capture of Kehl
Villars captures Kehl and opens a crossing point for French operations east of the Rhine.
Capture of Kehl
Villars captures Kehl and secures a Rhine crossing.
The Wealth of Nations
Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations, analysing markets, specialisation and economic growth.
Marriage
Marries Josephine Tascher de la Pagerie
Marriage
Marries Napoleon I
Marriage to Josephine
Napoleon married Josephine de Beauharnais in Paris shortly before leaving to take command of the Army of Italy.
Marriage Witness
Barras served as a witness at the civil marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais.
General
Appointed General of the Infantry
General
Appointed General of the Infantry
Chief Minister
Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia
Local Election of Provincial Deputies
Publishes an article on local elections of deputies to the provincial assembly.
Rule of India
Under the Treaty of Lahore Britain gains territory beyond the Sutlej River
Treaty of Lahore
Under the Treaty of Lahore Britain gains territory beyond the Sutlej River. The Treaty of Lahore ends the 1st Sikh War
Treaty of Lahore
The Sikh government of the young Duleep Singh accepts the Treaty of Lahore after defeat in the First Sikh War.
Treaty of Lahore
The Treaty of Lahore ends the First Sikh War and requires major territorial and financial concessions from the Sikh state.
Landing at Veracruz
Conner's naval force supports Scott's landing near Veracruz
Landing at Veracruz
Scott lands an expeditionary army near Veracruz in a major amphibious operation
Succession
Succeeds as German Emperor and King of Prussia.
Marriage
Mahler marries Alma Schindler (1879 -1964), twenty years his junior and the stepdaughter of the noted Viennese painter Carl Moll
National Economy Appeal Reinforced
Urges greater national economy as wartime expenditure and demands on resources increase.
House Arrest of Nicholas II
Nicholas II and his family are placed under guard at the Alexander Palace after the abdication.
Provisional Government
The USA recognizes the Provisional Government
Recognition of the Provisional Government
The USA recognizes the Provisional Government
Bolshevik Party
Cuts links with the discredited Social Democratic Party. 7th Congress resolution changes the name of the Bolshevik Party to the Communist Party
Communist Party
7th Congress resolution changes the name of the Bolshevik Party to the Communist Party
Congress of Bolsheviks, 7th
Cuts links with the discredited Social Democratic Party
Egyptian Revolution
Faces nationwide protests after British authorities deport Saad Zaghlul and other nationalist leaders.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Supports party unity against the rebellion.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Addresses the party congress while Petrograd remains under pressure.
Bolshevik Party
Retires from the leadership of the Bolshevik Party after a stroke
Retirement
Retires from the leadership of the Bolshevik Party after a stroke
Manchukuo
Becomes nominal ruler of Japanese-backed Manchukuo.
President of Executive Council
Takes office as President of the Executive Council after Fianna Fail's election victory.
Rule of Manchukuo
Manchukuo is founded in Manchuria, the Japanese rule through Emperor Pu Yi
Constitution of Germany
On the orders of Hitler and Wilhelm Frick abolishes the Government of Bavaria and sets up a Nazi regime
Coup
Under Hitler's orders von Epp sets up a Nazi regime in Bavaria
Coup
Under Hitler's orders von Epp sets up a Nazi regime in Bavaria
Coup
Under Hitler's orders von Epp sets up a Nazi regime in Bavaria
Economy of USA
Banks are closed, only "sound" institutions associated with the Federal Reserve remain
Emergency Banking Act
The Act provides federal procedures for reopening solvent banks and supporting financial institutions.
Federal Reserve
Banks are closed, only "sound" institutions associated with the Federal Reserve remain
Rule of Bavaria
On the orders of Hitler and Wilhelm Frick abolishes the Government of Bavaria and sets up a Nazi regime
Armament
The Allies are informed about the existence of a German airforce
Luftwaffe
The Allies are informed about the existence of a German airforce
Luftwaffe
The existence of the German Luftwaffe is publicly revealed
Anschluss
Kurt Schuschnigg defies the Nazis & calls for a referendum on independence
Anschluss
Kurt Schuschnigg defies the Nazis & calls for a referendum on independence
Referendum
Kurt Schuschnigg defies the Nazis & calls for a referendum on independence
Referendum
Announces a plebiscite will be held in 4 days to determine the sovereignty of Austria
Referendum
Kurt Schuschnigg defies the Nazis & calls for a referendum on independence
Invasion of Greece
After weeks of inconclusive winter warfare, the Italians launched a large-scale counterattack across the centre of the front on March 9, 1941, which, despite the superiority of the Italian armed forces, failed. After one week and 12,000 casualties, Mussolini called off the counterattack, and then left Albania twelve days later
Invasion of Greece
Mussolini oversees the opening of a major Italian offensive against Greece, but the attack fails to break the Greek front.
Surrender of Java
Imamura receives the capitulation of Allied forces on Java, completing the principal Japanese campaign on the island.
Bombing of Tokyo
Nearly 17 sqr miles of Tokyo are raised to the ground
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Military Aid
Advises Truman to allocate $15 million to France for Indochina
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 2nd term
Resignation of Ernest Bevin
Resigns due to ill health
Burial
Funeral of Joseph Stalin
Eisenhower Doctrine
The Eisenhower Doctrine is supported by a Congressional resolution
Foreign Aid and Development Speech
Guevara speaks on foreign assistance, economic development and Cuba's industrial strategy.
Water Tower Speech
Addresses the National Association for Mental Health and argues for replacing large isolated mental hospitals with community-based care.
Khanh Coup Intelligence Failure Review
McCone concluded that intelligence agencies had failed to anticipate the January coup by Nguyen Khanh and questioned whether warning indicators had been properly analyzed.
Appalachian Regional Development Act
Signs the Appalachian Regional Development Act, creating a regional development programme for Appalachia.
Apollo 9 Earth Landmark Tracking
Conducts Earth landmark tracking to test navigation methods during Apollo 9.
Public Expenditure
Healey defends the Public Expenditure White Paper and plans to level off spending after April 1977.
Discovery of Io Volcanism
Identifies a volcanic plume above Io in Voyager 1 imagery, revealing active volcanism beyond Earth.
Second Taoiseach Term
Returns as Taoiseach for a short second administration.
Manufacturing and Unemployment
Takes part in a substantial Commons debate on manufacturing industry and unemployment.
Bombing of Gaza
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
Bombing of Gaza
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
Hamas
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
Hamas
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
Ladykillers
Ladykillers reaches the UK Top Thirty and becomes one of Lush's most prominent Britpop-era singles.
Ten-Pence Starting Rate
Brown introduces a ten-percent starting rate of income tax.
Foreign Policy
Arif participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Greek Euro Application
Leads Greece as it requests removal of its monetary-union derogation and seeks entry into the euro area.
Hubble Released After Servicing Mission 3B
Currie uses Columbia's robotic arm to release the upgraded Hubble back into orbit.
Hubble Ultra Deep Field
NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute release the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, then the deepest visible-light portrait of the universe, containing nearly 10,000 galaxies and probing galaxies from the first billion years after the Big Bang.
Manchester United Champions League Elimination
Porto score a late equaliser at Old Trafford to eliminate Manchester United from the Champions League.
President of Panama
Construction begins on the Panama Canal expansion program
Taoiseach of Ireland
Becomes Taoiseach after the 2011 general election and forms a Fine Gael-Labour government.
COVID-19
Extends lockdown measures across Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mariupol Hospital Documentation
Documents the aftermath of the Mariupol maternity hospital strike.
Mariupol Maternity Hospital Strike
Condemns the Russian strike on a maternity hospital in besieged Mariupol
Mariupol Maternity Hospital Strike
Russian attack damages a maternity hospital during the Mariupol siege.
Paris Saint-Germain Hat-Trick
Scores a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid overturn their tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
President of Czech Republic
Becomes President of the Czech Republic.
Presidential Election
The electoral college elects Asif Ali Zardari President for a second term.
Births on March 9
Birth of Roger Bigod
Birth of Roger Bigod
Birth of Thomas Howard
Birth of Thomas Howard
Birth of Alexandru Averescu
Birth of Alexandru Averescu
Birth of Hector Jose Campora Demaestre
Birth of Hector Jose Campora Demaestre
Birth of Chris Fairbank
Birth of Chris Fairbank
Deaths on March 9
Death of David Rizzio
Death of David Rizzio, assassinated
Death of Mary of Scots
Rizzio is assassinated by Darnley & Ruthven in Marys presence. Darnley says it is because of an affair between Rizzio & Mary
Death of Henry Rich
Death of Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland
Death of James Hamilton
Death of James Hamilton, executed
Death of Jules Mazarin
Death of Jules Mazarin, in the castle of Vincennes
Death of Mazarin
On the death of Mazarin assumes complete control
Death of David Riccio
Death od David Riccio, assassinated
Death of Menachem Begin
Death of Menachem Begin
Battles on March 9
Battle of Holand
Charles XII wins a minor action at Holand during the Swedish invasion of Norway.
Battle of Holand
Wins a minor action during the Norwegian campaign.
Battle of Laon
Joins Blucher & helps defeat the Napoleonic forces at Laon
Battle of Greece
After weeks of inconclusive winter warfare, the Italians launched a large-scale counterattack across the centre of the front on March 9, 1941, which, despite the superiority of the Italian armed forces, failed. After one week and 12,000 casualties, Mussolini called off the counterattack, and then left Albania twelve days later
Battle of Greece
Italy opens a major spring offensive against Greek positions, but the attack fails after heavy casualties and makes little territorial gain.