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Invasion of France
Sets sail from Portsmouth at the head of an invasion force
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Sets sail from Portsmouth at the head of an invasion force
Appointed Vice Regent of Gascony by Henry III, is given absolute power over revenue
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Succeeds as Duke of Austria and Styria after Albert I is murdered.
Albert I is murdered, forcing Frederick to defend Habsburg interests.
Intercepted by the Royal ship Nicholas of the Tower & beheaded
Leaves England bound for Burgundy
Intercepted by the Royal ship Nicholas of the Tower & beheaded
Splits the Yorkist Party & provoking a 2nd War of the Roses. Marries Elizabeth Wydville
Marries Edward IV, a secret wedding, only the brides mother and two ladies in attendance
When the marriage becomes known, it causes considerable rancour on Warwicks part, and when Elizabeth's relatives, especially her brother, Earl Rivers, began to be favored he changes sides
Marries Edwatd IV splitting the Yorkist Party & provoking a 2nd War of the Roses
Henry grants a royal charter for Christ's College, Cambridge, supporting the educational foundation promoted by Margaret Beaufort.
Henry Norris is arrested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Henry Norriss is arrested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Cranmer declares Annes marriage void due to Henrys affair with her sister Mary
Beginning of the reformation of the Church in Ireland
Signs the Treaty of Breda. Agrees to the Covenant in Scotland & to impose Presbyterianism in England
Ribault lands on the Atlantic coast during the French Florida expedition
The Dutch colony of Bahia in Brazil is captured by the Spanish
Marries Henrietta Maria, daughter of the France's Henry IV
Erle begins an unsuccessful Parliamentarian siege of Corfe Castle.
Lilburne and fellow Levellers issue the Agreement of the Free People while imprisoned, setting out their constitutional programme.
Lilburne and the imprisoned Leveller leaders issue "An Agreement of the Free People of England" as a proposed constitutional settlement
Charles accepted the Treaty of Breda to obtain Scottish support for his restoration.
Charles accepted the agreement permitting his return to Scotland under stringent political and religious conditions.
Holles supports the Commons vote welcoming Charles II's Declaration of Breda.
Grenville delivers copies of the Declaration of Breda and Charles II's letters to Parliament.
Monck receives and helps present the Declaration of Breda to the Convention Parliament.
Monck helps bring the Declaration of Breda before Parliament as the Restoration settlement advances.
The Declaration of Breda is read to Parliament and becomes the basis for Charles II's return.
Holles supports the Convention Parliament's move toward restoring monarchy under negotiated terms.
The Parliament Monck helped bring together votes to restore the monarchy.
Signs a declaration expelling Jesuits & "Romish Priests" from the Realm
Steinau's Saxon force is defeated near Pultusk.
Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the victory at Pultusk.
The Act of Union passed in 1701 comes into effect
The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Scotland loses its Parliament
Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers. Scotlad is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments
The Scottish Parliament refuses the succession, the Act of Succession is passed
The Act of Union passed in 1701 comes into effect. Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland loses its Parliament. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Overcomes the 1701 Scottish Parliaments refusal to accept Hanoverian succession.
Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Scotland loses its Parliament.
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church.
The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments.
Unification solves the Scottish Parliaments refusal of Hanoverian succession.
Continues the war as England and Scotland form Great Britain.
Establishes the starting point for modern botanical nomenclature.
Publishes Species Plantarum using consistent two-part plant names.
Writes the libretto for Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro.
Allows The Marriage of Figaro to be staged in Vienna.
The Marriage of Figaro premieres at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
Joins his regiment in Auxonne
Abdicates in favour of Joseph Bonaparte
Jessop's Floating Harbour works improve Bristol's port.
The Bank of England resumes full gold convertibility after the Restriction Period.
The Assembly adopts a liberal constitution based on popular sovereignty.
Delegates at Tacna approve the confederation's Basic Law under Santa Cruz's direction.
Santa Cruz receives constitutional authority as Supreme Protector of the confederation.
The Tacna congress establishes the institutional structure of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
Santa Cruz gains extensive executive authority over the confederated Peruvian states.
The Tacna pact grants Santa Cruz a ten-year term as Supreme Protector.
Designs the Great Exhibition which is opened at Hyde Park, London
Prince Albert opens the Great Exhibition showcasing industry, technology and international commerce.
Opens the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace at Hyde Park, London
The keel of SS Great Eastern is laid at John Scott Russell's shipyard in Millwall.
Aligns Uruguay with Brazil and Argentina against Paraguay in the War of the Triple Alliance.
Serves briefly as prime minister before the 1896 election.
1st day of a good will visit to Paris
Appointed Privy Councillor
A US steamer is torpedoed off the Scilly Isles by a German submarine, 3 lives are lost
Gulflight was torpedoed by U-30 on 1 May 1915 but did not sink; she was towed to safety and later returned to service.
Crushes the last remnants of the Easter Rebellion in Dublin
Takes the surrender of the last of the rebels, over 1,000 prisoners have been taken. Crushes the last remnants of the Easter Rebellion in Dublin
Ludendorf orders the Aisne attack to divert the French reserves so that the BEF can be struck again in Flanders
Inheritance is abolished
Takes office as Comptroller of the Currency during the Harding administration.
The Miners go on strike
Lowell Observatory director Vesto Slipher announces Pluto as the proposed name for the newly discovered world.
Stages May Day as the Day of National Labour before the regime destroys the independent trade unions.
Becomes a self-appointed theorist of the NAZI state. Appointed Member of NSDAP
Kerensky records his position on russian democracy campaign in exile.
The "Joy of Victory" celebrations take place
Forced into exile after Italian victory
A Nazi May Day rally is held in Berlin merged with an ancient Spring festival
A Nazi May Day rally is held in Berlin merged with an ancient Spring festival
Inaugurates the first shipment of Saudi crude oil for export.
Oversees financial policy as Saudi Arabia begins exporting oil.
Appointed heads of the civil administration in Czechoslovakia
Monitors Allied build-up as French and Polish troops join the Narvik campaign.
Appointed Chairman of the Miltary Co-ordinating Committee
Appointed Chairman of the Miltary Co-ordinating Committee
Appointed Commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp
Leads legionnaires prepared for the assault north of Narvik.
British Forces are withdrawn from Andalsnes
Norwegian organised resistance ends and German occupation becomes established.
Norway surrenders to Germany
Paget evacuates British forces from Andalsnes after German pressure and air attacks make the position untenable.
Heinrich Himmler tells H”ss that Hitler had given orders for the final solution"
British troops invade Iraq to install a pro-British Government, Rashid Ali requests German support, but Germany refuses to intervene and Ali is forced to flee to Iran
British troops invade Iraq to install a pro-British Government, Rashid Ali requests German support, but Germany refuses to intervene and Ali is forced to flee to Iran
The Japanese capture Mandalay
Ordered to capture Port Moresby in the Solomons
Appointed Major General
After Hitler's death, Jodl serves as a senior military adviser to the government headed by Karl Dönitz.
German forces in multiple western and southern theatres stop fighting and enter Allied custody.
German formations across several European theatres lay down their arms as the Reich collapses.
German troops in Italy, Austria, Holland & Norway surrender
German troops in Italy, Austria, Holland & Norway surrender
Zhu De is associated with Communist efforts to receive and administer former Japanese-held areas in North China
Zhu De is identified with the Communist armed forces as they adopt the People's Liberation Army title
Zhu De is identified as commander in chief of the Communist armed forces using the PLA title
Communist forces adopt the title People's Liberation Army
Zhu De commands Communist forces against the Nationalists as the civil war intensifies
Zhu De commands Communist forces as they prepare for renewed war against the Nationalists
Kuiper discovers Nereid, Neptune's second known moon, using a ground-based telescope.
Public area gas boards take control of Britain's gas undertakings.
Fatemi supports the oil nationalization programme and the challenge to British control
The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company is nationalized after parliamentary approval and royal assent
The ECSC common market for steel opened, extending practical economic integration under Monnet's High Authority.
Hunt oversaw psychological-warfare projects that included the clandestine Voice of Liberation broadcasts directed at Guatemala.
Appointed President of Argentina
Soviet air defenses shoot down Francis Gary Powers's U-2 reconnaissance aircraft over Soviet territory.
The Act provides loans and assistance to regions experiencing persistent unemployment.
Castro forms a dictatorship & declares himself to be a Marxist-Leninist. As hundreds of thousands celebrate May Day, Castro announces Cuba is a socialist nation & abolishes elections
Castro forms a dictatorship & declares himself to be a Marxist-Leninist
As hundreds of thousands celebrate May Day, Castro announces Cuba is a socialist nation & abolishes elections
Prepares Tanganyika for independence
As hundreds of thousands celebrate May Day, Castro announces Cuba is a socialist nation & abolishes elections
Appointed Prime Minister of Tanzania
Leads Liverpool to their first FA Cup, defeating Leeds United 2-1 after extra time.
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
US forces begin operations against North Vietnamese sanctuaries in the Fishhook area
Retires from the CIA
Plays his final game for Blackpool in front of a crowd of over 30,000 against Manchester United at Bloomfield Road
Produces Wired, another influential Jeff Beck instrumental rock album.
Motahhari is assassinated by the Furqan group, removing one of Khomeini's leading clerical allies
Zia-ul-Haq renames the Engineering Research Laboratories as Khan Research Laboratories in recognition of A. Q. Khan's work.
Air attacks begin on the Argentine garrison on the Falklands
Captains Victor K2 XL189 during the complex tanker operation supporting the first Black Buck raid.
Flies a Victor tanker deep into the refuelling sequence supporting Vulcan XM607 on Black Buck 1.
Provides the final planned fuel transfer that enables Martin Withers's Vulcan to continue toward Stanley.
Leads Sea Harrier combat operations as British fighters engage Argentine aircraft on the opening day of major air attacks.
Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley
British Vulcans attack Stanley airfield.
Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley
Pilots the Vulcan bomber during Black Buck 1.
Suffers a refuelling-probe failure in severe weather, forcing Bob Tuxford's Victor to take over the final tanker role.
Returns from Washington with the US an an ally
Returns from Washington after US backing shifts to Britain.
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
Rival groups of miners throw stones and hurl bricks at each other when 5,000 working miners stage a right-to-work march
Rival groups of miners throw stones and hurl bricks at each other when 5,000 working miners stage a right-to-work march
Legislation allowing free enterprise comes into effect
Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
General election outcome recorded for Andres Rodriguez: Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
Government context for this general election: Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
Heng Samrin continues as head of state after PRK becomes State of Cambodia
Hun Sen continues as Prime Minister after PRK becomes State of Cambodia
Becomes chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council
He is later convicted for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Commands the Gisenyi operational sector during the genocide.
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
He is later convicted for genocide-related crimes.
Commands the Para Commando Battalion during the genocide.
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
The Referendum Party contests the general election demanding a vote on EU membership.
Says of the election, "We won as New Labour, we will govern as New Labour". Labour wins the largest number of seats & the highest majority in its history. Labour wins 43.2% of votes cast & 418 MPs, Commons majority of 179
Labour win the election by a landslide ending 18 yrs of Tory rule
Wins the Sedgfield election with a majority of 25,143
Leads Labour to a landslide general election victory.
The Conservatives win 30.7% of votes cast & 165 MPs
Brown retains Dunfermline East during Labour's landslide general-election victory.
Labour win the election by a landslide ending 18 yrs of Tory rule
Wins the Sedgfield election with a majority of 25,143
Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 18,140
Says of the election, "We won as New Labour, we will govern as New Labour"
Contests Stafford for the Conservatives and is defeated in the Labour landslide.
Blair takes office and retains Trident as Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent
Khmer Rouge military structure collapses after Pol Pot death
Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Ahern leads the Irish government.
Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Simitis leads the Greek government.
Dehaene helps lead Belgium when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
During the Schengen process, Derycke represents Belgian diplomacy as Schengen is absorbed into the European Union legal order. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
During the Schengen process, Fischer oversees German diplomacy as the Schengen acquis is transferred into the European Union system. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Jospin helps lead France when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Kok helps lead Netherlands when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
Schroder helps lead Germany when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
During the Schengen process, van Aartsen represents Dutch diplomacy when the separate Schengen system is incorporated into the European Union. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
During the Schengen process, Vedrine handles French diplomacy as the Schengen system is absorbed into the Union's legal structure. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
Releases Things Have Changed for the film Wonder Boys.
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
Hosts celebrations welcoming ten new countries during the largest enlargement in European Union history.
Chirac welcomed ten new member states as the European Union completed its largest enlargement.
Allows workers from new EU member states immediate labour market access.
Leads the Irish EU Presidency as ten new member states join the European Union.
Heads the Italian government when ten new member states join the European Union.
Heads the Greek government when ten new member states join the European Union.
Heads the German government when ten new member states join the European Union in its largest enlargement.
Brazauskas heads Lithuania when the Athens treaty enters into force and Lithuania joins the Union.
Dzurinda heads Slovakia as the 2003 treaty takes effect and the country becomes a European Union member.
Emsis leads Latvia as the country crosses from candidate status into full European Union membership.
Gonzi heads Malta as the accession agreement takes legal effect and the island state joins the Union.
Medgyessy leads Hungary on its first day as an EU member under the 2003 accession treaty.
Miller remains Poland's prime minister as the country enters the European Union on enlargement day.
Papadopoulos serves as Cyprus's president when the accession settlement becomes effective and membership starts.
Parts heads Estonia on the day the Athens treaty takes effect and the country enters the European Union.
Rop leads Slovenia when the accession treaty becomes effective and Slovenian EU membership begins.
Spidla leads the Czech Republic as its accession treaty takes effect and full EU membership begins.
Leaked documents say Bush and Blair were determined to topple Saddam Hussein at least nine months before war
Scores his first competitive Barcelona goal with a lifted finish against Albacete.
Morales announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector
Announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector and orders troops to occupy gas installations
Morales decrees state control over Bolivia's hydrocarbon resources and production.
Produces Djin Djin, later recognised with a Grammy Award for contemporary world music.
Takes majority state control of heavy oil projects in the Orinoco Belt
Cuba announces a major shake-up of its troubled farm sector on May Day, shifting control of the islands farms from officials at the Agriculture Ministry to more than 150 local councils
Labour records its weakest local-election performance for several decades.
Cuba announces a major shake-up of its troubled farm sector on May Day, shifting control of the islands farms from officials at the Agriculture Ministry to more than 150 local councils
The Scotland Act 2012 receives royal assent.
Argues during the referendum campaign that younger pro-European voters need to be mobilised to participate in the vote.
Accedes to the Chrysanthemum Throne after Emperor Akihito abdicates.
Scores his six-hundredth Barcelona goal with a free kick against Liverpool.
Bukele's party gains legislative majority and strengthens presidential control
Announces the start of an evacuation operation for civilians trapped at the Azovstal steelworks.
Leads a congressional delegation to Kyiv.
Reports evacuation efforts from besieged Mariupol.
Russia continues missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities.
Birth of Arthur Wellesley
Guido Gezelle is born in Bruges and later becomes a major Flemish poet.
Birth of Arthur, 7th child of Victoria & Albert, 2nd in line to the throne
Birth of Arthur, 7th child of Victoria & Albert, 2nd in line to the throne
Birth of Arthur, 7th child of Victoria & Albert, 2nd in line to the throne
Birth of Joseph Heller
Birth of Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover
Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover
Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover
Administers poison to his 6 children & shoots his wife & himself in Hitler's bunker
Death of Ranasinghe Premadasa
An inconclusive naval skirmish off the coast of Ireland with the English
An inconclusive naval skirmish off the coast of Ireland with the French
Commands the English fleet in the inconclusive Battle of Bantry Bay
Commands the French fleet in the Battle of Bantry Bay
The Jacobite Army was broken up at Dunkeld & its remnants defeated at Cromdale
Charles defeats a Saxon force near Pultusk.
Begins the siege of Poltava after a costly winter campaign.
Defends the Poltava garrison against Swedish siege operations.
Commands infantry during the Swedish siege of Poltava.
Ludendorf orders the Aisne attack to divert the French reserves so that the BEF can be struck again in Flanders
Ordered by Yamamoto to sieze bases in the southern Solomons & capture Port Moresby
Orders Inouye to sieze bases in the southern Solomons & capture Port Moresby
Chuikov, who commanded his army operating in central Berlin, was the first Allied officer to learn about Adolf Hitler's suicide, being informed by General Hans Krebs who had come to Chuikovs headquarters under a white flag
The meeting between Krebs, who had been sent by Goebbels, and Soviet general Vasily Chuikov ended with no agreement. According to Hitler's personal secretary Traudl Junge, Krebs returned to the bunker complex looking "worn out, exhausted". The surrender of Berlin was thus delayed until Goebbels committed suicide, after which it was left up to Weidling to negotiate with the Soviets
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