Council of Nicea
The First Council of Nicaea formally opens at Nicaea under imperial sponsorship to address the Arian controversy and other church disputes.
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May 20 in History
This permanent archive page contains 268 World History Database records for May 20, spanning 325 to 2025. Recorded topics include Council of Nicea; Battle of Dunnichen Moore; Battle of Nechtansmere.
Total: 268Events: 223Births: 12Deaths: 8Battles: 25Countries: 44
Events on May 20
Independence of Scotland
Wins independence for Scotland
Succession
Succeeds as King of Northumbria
Invasion of England
Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France
Rule of England
Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France
Invasion of France
Geoffroy de Rancon, the Comte de Taillebourg, sides with Louis IX
Invasion of France
The English king is joined by a host of French nobles including Hugh de Lusignan. Henry III disembarks at Royen with "a small number of men" and 30 tons of gold
Invasion of France
The English king is joined by a host of French nobles including Hugh de Lusignan
Peace Treaty
England & France sign a peace Treaty
Invasion of Scotland
Edward holds a banquet and vows by the God of Heaven and these swans to avenge the death of John Comyn and the treachery of the Scots
Knighthood
Edward I gives his son a knighthood prior to the invasion of Scotland
Knighthood
Edward I gives his son a knighthood prior to the invasion of Scotland
Discovery of Calicut
Arrives at Calicut, India
Discovery of India
Arrives at Calicut, India
Imperial Army
Led by an Imperial army under the command of Fernando de Avalos & Prosper Colonna against the French defending Genoa, 1st day
Siege of Genoa
Led by an Imperial army under the command of Fernando de Avalos & Prosper Colonna against the French defending Genoa, 1st day. Genoa falls to the Imperial forces led by Fernando de Avalos & Prosper Colonna
Marriage
Henry VIII is betrothed to Jane Seymour
Marriage
Henry VIII is betrothed to Jane Seymour
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Refuses to allow Elizabeth to make an appeal to the Council. Given custody of Princess Elizabeth at Woodstock in Oxfordshire
Elizabeth Sent to Woodstock
Mary's government sends Elizabeth to house arrest at Woodstock
House Arrest at Woodstock
Elizabeth is placed under guard at Woodstock after leaving the Tower
Capture of Bruges
Secures Bruges for Spanish authority
Capture of Bruges
Farnese restores Bruges to Spanish authority.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The first meeting between the five conspirators took place on 20 May 1604, probably at the Duck and Drake Inn, just off the Strand, Thomas Wintours usual residence when staying in London. Fawkes became involved with a small group of English Catholics, led by Robert Catesby, who planned to assassinate the Protestant King James and replace him with his daughter, third in the line of succession, Princess Elizabeth
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The first meeting of the five central conspirators took place on Sunday 20 May 1604, at an inn called the Duck and Drake, in the fashionable Strand district of London
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The first meeting between the five conspirators took place on 20 May 1604, probably at the Duck and Drake Inn, just off the Strand, Thomas Wintours usual residence when staying in London
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The first meeting between the five conspirators took place on 20 May 1604, probably at the Duck and Drake Inn, just off the Strand, Thomas Wintours usual residence when staying in London
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The plotters take a secret oath at the Duck and Drake inn near the Strand in London, they include Thomas Percy, Robert Catesby and his cousin Thomas Wintour, John Wright and Guy Fawkes. The first meeting between the five conspirators took place on 20 May 1604, probably at the Duck and Drake Inn, just off the Strand, Thomas Wintours usual residence when staying in London
Assassination of Osman II
Strangled during a palace uprising led by Mustafa Is mother
Coup
Strangled during a palace uprising led by Mustafa Is mother
Capture of Magdeburg
Magdeburg is sacked with only the cathedral left standing. Captures Magdeburg from the Swedish forces
Commander of Army
Appointed Commander of the Swedish army in Germany
Civil War
Charles II does not defend him because he tries to win the support of the Covenanters
Covenanters
Charles II does not defend him because he tries to win the support of the Covenanters
Execution
Sentenced to death, refuses to repent
Siege of Edinburgh
Charles II does not defend him because he tries to win the support of the Covenanters
Trial
Sentenced to death, refuses to repent
Marriage
Charles II first sees Catherine of Braganza at Portsmouth before their marriage.
Meeting with Catherine
Charles II first sees Catherine of Braganza at Portsmouth before their marriage.
Election
Returned by Aldborough
Election
The Government wins a landslide election victory
Closes the port of Boston & reduces the power of the Massachusetts
Closes the port of Boston & reduces the power of the Massachusetts legislature
Parliament punishes the American colonists for the anti-British behaviour
Parliament punishes the American colonists for the anti-British behaviour
Election for Chartres
Chartres electors chose Petion for the Third Estate, beginning his prominent role in the revolutionary assemblies.
Execution
The Jacobin leader in Hungary is executed
Prairial Rising
The Prairial uprising is suppressed and the remaining power of the Paris sans culottes is broken
Invasion of Austria
Napoleon crosses the Danube, 6 miles south of Vienna
Constitution of Germany
The Gagernsche Program is accepted but endless constitutional debate leads to Gagerns resignation
Gagernsche Program
The Gagernsche Program is accepted but endless constitutional debate leads to Gagerns resignation
Resignation of Heinrich Wilhelm August Freiherr von Gagern
Resigns after the King of Prussia refuses his offer to be an elected German Emperor frustrating Gagerns plan for non-revolutionary German unification
English Press and the Fall of New Orleans
Publishes an article examining British press reaction to the Union capture of New Orleans.
Homestead Act
The Homestead Act offers public land to settlers who improve and occupy it.
German Alliance System Expanded
Bismarck expands Germany's network of defensive alliances.
Italy Joins Triple Alliance
Umberto's kingdom joins the defensive alliance formed in 1882.
Triple Alliance Concluded
Germany concludes the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy.
Triple Alliance Signed
Italy enters the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary.
Independence of Cuba
Cuba gains independence from Spain, the US withdraws its troops
Independence of United States of America
Cuba gains independence from Spain, the US withdraws its troops
Constitution of Cuba
Under the new Cuban constitution the US retains the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to supervise its finances and foreign relations. Under the new Cuban constitution, however, the U.S. retained the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to supervise its finances and foreign relations
Independence of Cuba
Cuba gains independence from Spain
Independence of Cuba
Under the Platt Amendment, Cuba agrees to lease to the U.S. the naval base at Guantanamo Bay. Under the new Cuban constitution, however, the U.S. retained the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to supervise its finances and foreign relations. The Republic of Cuba gains formal independence, with the independence leader Tomas Estrada Palma becoming the countrys first President
Independence of Spain
Cuba gains independence from Spain
Platt Amendment
Under the Platt Amendment, Cuba agrees to lease to the U.S. the naval base at Guantanamo Bay
President of Cuba
The Republic of Cuba gains formal independence, with the independence leader Tomas Estrada Palma becoming the countrys first President
Doctorate Awarded
Receives his doctorate from the University of Vienna for research on the conduction of electricity over the surface of insulators in moist air.
Funeral of Edward VII
Edward VII receives a state funeral at Windsor.
Royal Funeral
European monarchs and dignitaries attend the royal funeral.
British Inquiry Fireman Evidence
Gives evidence about the evacuation and his escape in emergency lifeboat 1.
British Inquiry Passenger Evidence
Gives evidence to the British inquiry about her experience aboard emergency lifeboat 1.
Lightoller Titanic Inquiry Evidence
Begins evidence to the British inquiry about navigation, ice warnings, the collision and lifeboat loading.
Conference of London
The Balkan States finally agree to accept the mediation of the powers, when the Balkan delegates and the representatives of the great powers meet for the 2nd time they find a Treaty embodying the original terms ready for.
Neutrality
A plan to mobilize 3 million troops against Germany, assumes Belgiums neutrality
Peace Conference
Hosts renewed peace negotiations between the Balkan allies and the Ottoman Empire.
Plan XVII
Operation XVII is approved by the War Minister. A plan to mobilize 3 million troops against Germany, assumes Belgiums neutrality
Kings Regulations
Answers a parliamentary question concerning the application of King's Regulations in the naval service.
Dismissal
Dismissed by Asquith, Bonar Law wishes to form a coalition without Churchill
American Radium Gift
Receives a gram of radium from American supporters.
American Radium Gift
Presents Marie Curie with radium bought by American donors.
Resignation of Andrew Bonar Law
Law resigns because he is dying from throat cancer
Machado Presidency
Begins presidency before his rule hardens into dictatorship.
End of Prosper Poullet Government
The Prosper Poullet Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Henri Jaspar Government
Begins the Henri Jaspar Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Strike
The Miners Conference decides to continue with the strike
Treaty of Jeddah
Secures British recognition of the independence of his territories.
Treaty of Jeddah
Supports Saudi diplomacy surrounding international recognition of the state.
Election
The Nazi party wins 12 of the 491 Reichstag seats. The Nazi Party polls 810,000 votes out of 31 million cast, 2.5%
Election
The SDP win 153 seats, short of a majority
Dismissal
Dismissed from the Labour Government
Rural Electrification
Federal loans support cooperatives extending electricity to underserved rural communities.
Huesca Wound
Is shot through the throat near Huesca.
Border Settlement at Prague
Recalls the Czech reservists and mans the border with Germany
Leaflet Raid over Japan
Chinese aircraft fly over Japan and drop propaganda leaflets rather than bombs, demonstrating long-range capability.
May Crisis Mobilization
Orders partial mobilization during the Sudeten crisis.
Mobilization
The Czech Government calls up reservists
Admiral
Appointedmand the evacuation from Dunkirk, operates from Dover
Capture of Abbeville
Guderains tanks break through to Abbeville
Capture of Cambrai
Rommel captures Cambrai, 12,000 enemy troops are taken
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Panzer Group comprising XIX, XXXIX & XLI Corps
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Panzer Group comprising XIX, XXXIX & XLI Corps
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of France
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the French forces during the retreat
Commander of Allied Armis
Appointed Commander of the Allied Armies in France
Commander of Allied Armis
Appointed Commander of the Allied Armies in France
Evacuation
It is planned to evacuate 10,000 from Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer & Dunkirk every 24 hrs
Manstein Plan
Leading panzer divisions reach the Channel near Abbeville
Narvik Assault Planning
Plans the final Allied attack while evacuation orders are kept secret.
Operation Dynamo
Orders the Admiralty to round up shipping in order to evacuate the BEF
Operation Dynamo
Commands the evacuation from Dunkirk, operates from Dover. A conference considers "emergency evacuation across the Channel of very large forces"
Operation Dynamo
It is planned to evacuate 10,000 from Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer & Dunkirk every 24 hrs
Crete Operation High Command Coordination
Jodl's staff participates in OKW coordination as German airborne forces attack Crete.
Final Solution
An order is issued by the RSHA to block emigration of Jews attempting to leave Belgium or France as part of the "imminent Final Solution of the Jewish question." The RSHA.
Final Solution
And food in Theresienstadt (a concentration camp to extermination facilities like Auschwitz).
Final Solution
If they turned over their assets to the RSHA through a 'phony' home-purchase plan.
Final Solution
Working with Adolf Eichmann's Reich Association of Jews in Germany, deliberately deceived Jews living in Germany and those of other countries by promising them good living quarters, medical care.
Final Solution
An order is issued by the RSHA to block emigration of Jews attempting to leave Belgium or France as part of the "imminent Final Solution of the Jewish question." The RSHA.
Final Solution
And food in Theresienstadt (a concentration camp to extermination facilities like Auschwitz).
Final Solution
If they turned over their assets to the RSHA through a 'phony' home-purchase plan.
Final Solution
Working with Adolf Eichmann's Reich Association of Jews in Germany, deliberately deceived Jews living in Germany and those of other countries by promising them good living quarters, medical care.
Invasion of Crete
A German air landing manages to capture Crete after twelve days of severe fighting
Invasion of Crete
Germany launches an invasion of Crete, 23,000 men & 600 aircraft attack Crete
Mercury
The German attack on Crete begins
Reich Association of Jews
An order is issued by the RSHA to block emigration of Jews attempting to leave Belgium or France as part of the "imminent Final Solution of the Jewish question." The RSHA.
Reich Association of Jews
And food in Theresienstadt (a concentration camp to extermination facilities like Auschwitz).
Reich Association of Jews
If they turned over their assets to the RSHA through a 'phony' home-purchase plan.
Reich Association of Jews
Working with Adolf Eichmann's Reich Association of Jews in Germany, deliberately deceived Jews living in Germany and those of other countries by promising them good living quarters, medical care.
Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA)
An order is issued by the RSHA to block emigration of Jews attempting to leave Belgium or France as part of the "imminent Final Solution of the Jewish question." The RSHA.
Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA)
And food in Theresienstadt (a concentration camp to extermination facilities like Auschwitz).
Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA)
If they turned over their assets to the RSHA through a 'phony' home-purchase plan.
Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA)
Working with Adolf Eichmann's Reich Association of Jews in Germany, deliberately deceived Jews living in Germany and those of other countries by promising them good living quarters, medical care.
Rule of Crete
A German air landing manages to capture Crete after twelve days of severe fighting
Lebanon Conference Agreement
Greek political and resistance representatives agree to participate in a national government.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Raeder continued his testimony in defence of his conduct and naval command.
Execution
Found guilty by a Greek Court of war crimes & executed
Execution
Found guilty by a Greek Court of war crimes & executed
Presidential Inauguration
Takes office as the first constitutional President of the Republic of China.
Capture of Changshah
The Communists capture Changshah
Capture of Changteh
The Communists capture Changteh
Capture of Fuchow
The Communists capture Fuchow
Capture of Sian
The Communists capture Sian, this enables the PLA to turn westward
Alliance France and South Vietnam
France agrees to deploy troops against the Vietminh
Secret Transfer from Argentina
Israeli authorities prepare to prosecute him in Jerusalem.
Taken to Israel
Is secretly flown from Argentina to Israel.
Debut
Moore was uncapped as he flew to South America with the rest of the squad, but made his debut on 20 May 1962 in Englands final pre-tournament friendly - a 4-0 win over Peru in Lima
Pre-World Cup England Debut
was uncapped as he flew to South America with the rest of the squad, but made his debut on 20 May 1962 in Englands final pre-tournament friendly - a 4-0 win over Peru in Lima.
World Cup Quarter-Final Run
Proved so impressive that Moore stays in the team for the whole of Englands participation in the World Cup, which ended in defeat by eventual winners Brazil in the quarter finals at Vica del Mar. Moore.
Trial
Yutar sums up the prosections case against Mandela in the Rivonia trial
Trial
Yutar sums up the prosections case against Mandela in the Rivonia trial
Hey Joe
Hendrixs first single is a cover of "Hey Joe", crafted after folk-singer Tim Roses slower revision of the song and adapted to Hendrixs style
Are You Experienced
Releases Album, "Axis, Bold as Love". Releases Album, "Are You Experienced"
Axis, Bold as Love
Releases Album, "Axis, Bold as Love". Releases Album, "Are You Experienced"
N'Sele Manifesto
The new ruling movement adopts a nationalist programme centred on unity and presidential authority.
Popular Movement of the Revolution
Mobutu establishes the Popular Movement of the Revolution as the regime's political organisation.
Electric Ladyland
Releases Album, "Electric Ladyland"
Arab Summit
II participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Jaworski Tape Order
Orders Nixon to comply with Jaworski's subpoena for sixty-four White House recordings and allows the president time to appeal.
Eastern Zone Purge
Mass purge of Eastern Zone cadres
Pioneer Venus Orbiter Launch
Pioneer Venus Orbiter launches to study Venus's atmosphere, ionosphere, gravity field and cloud-hidden surface.
Quebec Referendum
Campaigns for the No side in Quebec first sovereignty referendum.
GLC
Deputy leader Illtyd Harrington said the administration was challenging the absurd cosmetic approach to Armageddon.
GLC
The GLC published the names of 3,000 politicians and administrators designated to survive a nuclear attack on London in underground bunkers.
GLC
The Livingstone administration declared London a nuclear-free zone and stopped the GLC's annual £1 million spending on nuclear-war defence plans.
GLC
Deputy leader Illtyd Harrington said the administration was challenging the absurd cosmetic approach to Armageddon.
GLC
The GLC published the names of 3,000 politicians and administrators designated to survive a nuclear attack on London in underground bunkers.
GLC
The Livingstone administration declared London a nuclear-free zone and stopped the GLC's annual £1 million spending on nuclear-war defence plans.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Thatcher accuses Argentina of obduracy and delay, deception and bad faith, tells Commons of collapse of peace process, and orders task force into battle
Rule of Falkland Islands
Offers to place the Falklands under jurisdiction of the UN, Argentina refuses
Tells Parliament of the collapse of the peace process
Tells Parliament of the collapse of the peace process
Thatcher accuses Argentina of obduracy and delay, deception and bad faith, tells
Thatcher accuses Argentina of obduracy and delay, deception and bad faith, tells Commons of collapse of peace process, and orders task force into battle
United Nations
Offers to place the Falklands under jurisdiction of the UN, Argentina refuses
Election
1st day of the election campaign, the first press conference takes place
Member of Parliament
Selected as candidate for Sedgfield
Exile of Andrei Sakharov
Passes papers to US diplomats which request his wife be given asylum in the US embassy
Arrest of 1,500 Palestinians
Israel frees 1,500 Palestinians for 3 Israeli soldiers
Demonstrations
The Government declares martial law
Demonstrations
Students begin a hunger strike
Martial Law
Calls on the army to defend the revolution
Hubble First Light
Westphal's Wide Field and Planetary Camera team obtains Hubble's first image, demonstrating sharper resolution than typical ground-based observations.
Presidential Election
Wins Romania's first post-communist presidential election.
Romanian Presidential Election
Iliescu wins Romania's first post-communist presidential election.
Compensation Commission Created
Claims arising from Iraq's invasion and occupation can be processed.
First British Visitor Aboard Mir
Docks with Mir and becomes the first British person and the first woman to visit the station.
UN Resolution 692
Security Council establishes the United Nations Compensation Commission.
European Cup Winning Goal
Scores the extra-time free-kick that gives Barcelona a 1-0 European Cup final victory over Sampdoria.
First European Cup as Manager
Coaches Barcelona to the club's first European Cup after extra time against Sampdoria.
Conservative Eurosceptic Revolt
Joins Conservative Eurosceptics resisting the treaty's transfer of authority.
European Communities Amendment Bill
Challenges the government over parliamentary sovereignty and European integration.
Maastricht Rebellion
Votes against the government during the Maastricht ratification struggle.
Maastricht Rebellion
Rebels against the government during Maastricht legislation votes.
Maastricht Rebellion
Opposes the legislation required to ratify the Maastricht Treaty.
Maastricht Rebellion
Votes against elements of the government's Maastricht legislation.
Suspension from Office
The Supreme Court authorized proceedings against Carlos Andres Perez, and Congress suspended him from the presidency.
Treaty of Maastricht
Sees the European Communities Amendment Bill pass its Commons Third Reading with a majority of 180.
Treaty Ratification Opposition
Campaigns against transferring additional powers to European institutions.
Treaty Ratification Opposition
Becomes associated with the Conservative parliamentary rebellion over Europe.
Spektr Module Launch
Prepares Mir for expansion as the Spektr remote-sensing module launches carrying major scientific equipment and additional solar arrays.
Inauguration
Sworn in as President of the Republic of China
Carlos First Champions League Title
Starts at left-back as Real Madrid defeat Juventus to reclaim Europe's leading club trophy.
Champions League Trophy Lift
Captains Real Madrid during the 1-0 final victory over Juventus.
Champions League Victory
Helps Real Madrid defeat Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final at the Amsterdam Arena.
Real Madrid European Cup Return
Guides Real Madrid to their first European Cup triumph in thirty-two years.
Seventh European Cup Winning Goal
Scores the only goal against Juventus as Real Madrid win their seventh European Cup.
Treaty of Schengen
Chevenement supports the post-Amsterdam legal settlement assigning treaty bases to individual Schengen measures. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
Korthals backs the Council's assignment of EU legal bases to the inherited Schengen rules. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Schily supports the Council's legal mapping of Schengen measures onto the EU treaties. The German approach combines mobility with coordinated frontier safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Van Parys backs the Council's allocation of EU treaty bases to the inherited Schengen measures. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Aston Villa FA Cup Final
Manages Aston Villa in the last FA Cup final staged at the original Wembley Stadium.
Galileo Ganymede Close Encounter
Galileo makes another close Ganymede pass, extending measurements of its surface and magnetic environment.
Election
Chad holds elections, Doby is later declared the winner
East Timor Independence
UN transitional administration ends as East Timor becomes independent
Constitution of Iraq
The 37-member Cabinet is approved by the National Assembly and sworn in on May 20, 2006
Inauguration
The 37-member Cabinet is approved by the National Assembly and sworn in on May 20, 2006
National Assembly
The 37-member Cabinet is approved by the National Assembly and sworn in on May 20, 2006
Real Madrid Departure Announced
Real Madrid announce that Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season.
Celtic Manager Appointment
Is appointed Celtic manager and begins a period of sustained domestic success.
Saudi Arabia Visit
Delivers speech to leaders of Muslim-majority countries.
President of Ukraine
Is inaugurated as President of Ukraine.
Verkhovna Rada Dissolution
Announces the dissolution of the eighth Verkhovna Rada during his inaugural address.
Azovstal Captivity
Leaves Azovstal after orders to preserve defenders' lives.
Azovstal Surrender
Orders defenders at Azovstal to preserve lives as the Mariupol siege ends
Bakhmut Claimed Captured
Claims Wagner captures Bakhmut after heavy losses.
Bakhmut Defense
Bakhmut falls after months of intense urban fighting.
Claimed Capture of Bakhmut
Claims Wagner forces have captured Bakhmut after months of fighting
Promotion to Field Marshal
Pakistan's cabinet approves Asim Munir's promotion to field marshal following the May 2025 military confrontation with India.
Births on May 20
Birth of Henry Hotspur Percy
Birth of Henry "Hotspur" Percy, eldest son of the 1st Earl of Northumberland
Birth of John Pym
Birth of John Pym, later a leading parliamentary opponent of Charles I
Birth of Henry Bathurst
Birth of Henry Bathurst
Birth of Vinzenz Rittimann
Birth of Vinzenz Rittimann
Birth of Hector Malot
Hector Malot is born in Normandy and later becomes a French novelist.
Birth of Sigrid Undset
Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset is born in Kalundborg, Denmark.
Sigrid Undset Born
The future Nobel literature laureate is born while her parents are in Denmark.
Birth of Reginal Joseph Mitchell
Birth of Reginal Joseph Mitchell
Birth of James Maitland Stewart
Birth of James Maitland Stewart
Birth of Peter Shore
Birth of Peter Shore
Birth of Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker is born in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
Birth of Crown Prince Pavlos
Pavlos, the eldest son of Constantine II and Anne-Marie, is born in Athens while the monarchy still formally exists.
Deaths on May 20
Death of Ecgfrith
Death of Ecgfrith, killed at the Battle of Nechtansmere
Death of James Parr
Death of Maud Green Parr, mother of Catherine Parr
Death of Osman II
Death of Osman II, assassinated
Death of Ignac Martinovics
Death of Ignav Martinovics, executed
Death of Bruno Brauer
Death of Bruno Brauner, found guilty by a Greek Court of war crimes & executed
Death of Freidrich-Wihelm Muller
Found guilty by a Greek Court of war crimes & executed
Death of Paul Ricoeur
Paul Ricoeur dies at his home in Chatenay-Malabry.
Death of Ray Manzarek
Dies in Germany from bile duct cancer complications.
Battles on May 20
Battle of Dunnichen Moore
The Angles are forced to withdraw to the Lotian & Tweed Valley. Ensures the independence of Scotland from Anglo-Saxon England. Defeats & kills King Egfrith of Northumbria
Battle of Nechtansmere
Defeat leads to the creation of a Kingdom of the Picts in northern Britain.
Battle of Nechtansmere
Defeated by the Picts under Brude mac Bili south east of Forfar.
Battle of Nechtansmere
Drawn by the Picts into unfavourable country & defeated south east of Forfar.
Battle of Nechtansmere
Egfrith & most of his army are slain.
Battle of Nechtansmere
Egfriths army is trapped between the shore of the loch between Dunnichen & Letham.
Battle of Nechtansmere
The Northumbrians are forced to retreat to Lothian & the Tweed Valley.
Battle of Nechtansmere
Defeat leads to the creation of a Kingdom of the Picts in northern Britain
Battle of Lincoln
Louis forces are defeated at Lincoln & Louis is bribed to go back to France
Battle of Edinburgh
Charles II does not defend him because he tries to win the support of the Covenanters
Battle of Bautzen
Russian and Prussian armies fight Napoleon at Bautzen before withdrawing in good order.
Battle of Bautzen
Leads the Prussian troops under Russian command during the War of Liberation
Battle of Bautzen
Wishes to inflict a defeat on Prussia for deserting his cause. Follows Napoleon's capture of Dresden
Battle of Bautzen
Helps Napoleon defeat a combinec force of Prussians & Russians
Battle of Bautzen
Helps Napoleon defeat a combinec force of Prussians & Russians
Battle of Bautzen
Wittgenstein is allowed to retreat because of Neys late attack. The Russians & Prussians are driven from the east bank of the Spree
Battle of Lutzen
Leads the Prussian troops under Russian command during the War of Liberation
Battle of Lutzen
Wittgenstein is allowed to retreat because of Neys late attack. The Russians & Prussians are driven from the east bank of the Spree. The French lose 25,000 to the Allies 11,000. Napoleon's Army of 110,000 defeat the Allied Army of 73,000. Napoleon breaks through Wittgensteins centre. A technical victory because Wittgenstein retreats into Silesia
Battle of Maniaki
Papaflessas dies fighting Ibrahim Pasha's Egyptian forces at Maniaki
Battle of Maniaki
Ibrahim defeats Greek forces at Maniaki during his Peloponnesian campaign
Battle of Nigoiti
Defeats an Ottoman force at Nigoiti, opening the way for a Russian advance toward Ozurgeti.
Battle of Nigoiti
Commands Ottoman troops defeated at Nigoiti during the Caucasus campaign.
Battle of Dunkirk
Reaches the Channel Coast
Battle of Narvik
Plans the final Allied attack while evacuation planning begins.
Battle of Narvik
Maintains Norwegian pressure on isolated German mountain troops.