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Knighthood
Knighted by King David I of Scotland, his great uncle, at Carlisle
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Knighted by King David I of Scotland, his great uncle, at Carlisle
Under the Treaty of Goulet John cedes Evreux to Philip II
Cedes Vexin & Evreux to Philip II under the Treaty of Le Goulet
Under the Treaty of Goulet John I cedes Vexin to Philip II
John I is recognized as overlord of English lands in France. John cedes Norman Vexin & Evreux to Philip II
Cedes Vexin & Evreux to Philip II under the Treaty of Le Goulet
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire in the Appeal of Sachsenhausen
Louis IV of Bavaria declares for the independence of the Empire
Holds a Council of War after hearing the Duke of York had arrived outside St Albans
Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France
Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France
An alliance is agreed with Charles V against the French while a guest of Henry's
Enters the Holy League of Cognac with France, Venice & Milan against Charles V
The League of Cognac is formed with the Pope, Milan, Venice, & Florence. The Alliance is formed against Charles V but is swiftly defeated
Francis I renounces the Treaty of Madrid as it was made under duress
Becomes "protector" of the Holy League of Cognac against Charles V
Renounces the Treaty of Madrid, claiming it was made under duress
Royal forces begin the siege to expel the English from Le Havre
Catherine supports the campaign to recover Le Havre from the English
Montmorency helps direct royal operations against English occupied Le Havre
Presides over the parliament associated with the Black Acts against Presbyterian independence
Protestant rebels throw Habsburg officials from the window of the Castle Hradshin
Councillors Martinitz & Slawata are thrown out of the windows of Hradschin castle
After the defenestration a provisional Government is formed under Count Mathias
The radical Bohemian Protestants meet secretly and decide to act against the Habsburg regents
After the defenestration a provisional Government is formed under Count Mathias
The radical Bohemian Protestants meet secretly and decide to act against the Habsburg regents
Christian IV renounces his claims to Bishoprics within the Empire
Serves with Fairfax near Oxford as Parliamentarian forces try to contain Charles I's army.
Siege of Oxford by Fairfax and the New Model Army
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Charles II is due to receive 160,000 pounds and 6,000 troops frfrfrom Louis XIV to suppress disorder
Charles declares to Louis XIV that he is a Catholic and wins his support
Louis XIV hopes to gain Spanish territory and Charles II some Dutch land
Will support Louis XIV to the Spanish monarchical possessions of south America. Supports the Catholic religion and resolves to reconcile himself with the Church of Rome
Declares war against the Dutch for a subsidy frfrom Louis XIV in the Treaty of Dover
A secret alliance with Charles II for the restoration of Catholicism in England
Frederick can now concentrate his forces against Austria. Ends the war between Prussia & Sweden
Barnave argued against giving the king a decisive role in the constitutional power to make war and peace.
Robespierre survived an assassination attempt.
Supports British operations leading to the capture of Bastia.
Sets out on 1st voyage of discovery to Africa
Is created Viscount Nelson after the Copenhagen victory.
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Wins the Democratic Presidential Nomination
Wins the Democrat Vice Presidential Nomination
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Takes command of the siege. A Confederate communications centre 235 miles North of New Orleans
Fails for a 2nd time to capture Vicksburg, Grant takes personal command of the siege
Captured by the Union cavalry led by Benjamin Pritchard
Captures the defeated Confederates President Jefferson Davis
Patents a flying machine
Gives evidence to the British inquiry about bridge activity, distress signals and lifeboat operations.
Describes his officer duties, command of lifeboat 5 and the debate over returning toward people in the water.
Gives evidence to the British inquiry about lifeboats, ice information and his actions during the evacuation.
Britain acquires control of Persian Gulf oil interests from the Anglon Oil Company.
Britain acquires control of oil in the Persian Gulf from the Anglon Oil Company
Brusilov becomes supreme commander of the Russian army as the Provisional Government prepares a new offensive.
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Dismissed as Commander in Chief because of opposition to the Kerenski Offensive
Becomes commander in chief and prepares the army for the summer attack.
Dismissed as Commander in Chief because of opposition to the Kerenski Offensive
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Appointed Commander in Chief by the provisional Government
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Consolidates an authoritarian presidency after eliminating major political opposition.
Assumes presidential authority after Emiliano Figueroa resigns.
Toro becomes president and advances the programme known as military socialism.
Warns Germany off military action against Czech but fails to support France. Warns Germany not to attack Czech
Signs the Pact of Steel for Italy with Germany
Formalizes relations between Italy & Germany, Japan joins after the outbreak of war
Signs the Pact for Germany with Italy
Formalizes relations between Italy & Germany, Japan joins after the outbreak of war
It was Italian leader Benito Mussolini who dubbed the agreement the "Pact of Steel", after being told that the original name, "Pact of Blood", would most likely be poorly received in Italy
Although intended to last 10 years, it was effectively cancelled in 1943 with removal of Italy's fascist Government
Due to this disagreement, the pact was signed without Japan and became an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, signed on 22 May 1939 by Foreign Minister's Galeazzo Ciano of Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop of Germany. The pact consisted of two parts.
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
The pact was initially drafted as a tripartite military alliance between Japan, Italy and Germany. While Japan wanted the focus of the pact to be aimed at the Soviet Union, Italy and Germany wanted it aimed at Britain and France.
Signs the Pact of Steel for Italy with Germany
Consequently, Italy did not enter World War II until June 1940, with a delayed invasion of Southern France. The pact consisted of two parts.
Due to this disagreement, the pact was signed without Japan and became an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, signed on 22 May 1939 by Foreign Ministers Galeazzo Ciano of Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop of Germany.
The Pact aimed to ensure that neither country was able to make peace without the agreement of the other. The agreement was based on the assumption that a war would not occur within three years.
The Pact of Steel obliged Germany and Italy to aid the other country militarily, economically or otherwise in the event of war, and to collaborate in wartime production.
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
The pact was initially drafted as a tripartite military alliance between Japan, Italy and Germany. While Japan wanted the focus of the pact to be aimed at the Soviet Union, Italy and Germany wanted it aimed at Britain and France.
When Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939 and war broke out on 3 September, Italy was not yet prepared for conflict and had difficulty meeting its obligations.
Although intended to last 10 years, it was effectively cancelled in 1943 with removal of Italy's fascist Government.
Consequently, Italy did not enter World War II until June 1940, with a delayed invasion of Southern France. The pact consisted of two parts.
It was Italian leader Benito Mussolini who dubbed the agreement the "Pact of Steel", after being told that the original name, "Pact of Blood", would most likely be poorly received in Italy.
The Pact aimed to ensure that neither country was able to make peace without the agreement of the other. The agreement was based on the assumption that a war would not occur within three years.
The Pact of Steel obliged Germany and Italy to aid the other country militarily, economically or otherwise in the event of war, and to collaborate in wartime production.
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
When Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939 and war broke out on 3 September, Italy was not yet prepared for conflict and had difficulty meeting its obligations.
Although intended to last 10 years, it was effectively cancelled in 1943 with removal of Italy's fascist Government
Due to this disagreement, the pact was signed without Japan and became an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, signed on 22 May 1939 by Foreign Minister's Galeazzo Ciano of Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop of Germany. The pact consisted of two parts.
The first section was an open declaration of continuing trust and cooperation between Germany and Italy while the second, a "Secret Supplementary Protocol", encouraged a union of policies concerning the military and economy.
The pact was initially drafted as a tripartite military alliance between Japan, Italy and Germany. While Japan wanted the focus of the pact to be aimed at the Soviet Union, Italy and Germany wanted it aimed at Britain and France.
Death of Ernst Toller, suicide rather than witness the further growth of fascism
Secures emergency powers to mobilise national resources for war.
Rommel reaches La Basee Canal but Hitler halts the Panzers advance on Dunkirk
Parliament grants Winston Churchill and his Government wide emergency powers
Attends another crisis meeting as German forces reach the Channel.
Returns to Paris as German forces approach the Channel.
His army's situation drives urgent Allied discussions.
Participates in crisis discussions as the French position worsens.
Presents plans after replacing Gamelin as commander in chief.
In the Spring 1944, Churchill had commissioned a contingency military enforcement operation plan (war on the Soviet Union) to obtain "square deal for Poland" (Operation Unthinkable), which resulted in a May 22 report stating unfavorable success odds. The reports arguments included geostrategic issues (possible Soviet-Japanese alliance resulting in moving of Japanese troops from continent to Home Islands, threat to Iran/Iraq) and uncertainties concerning land battles in Europe
Asks Churchill to proclaim a Jewish State, has to wait for a Peace Conference. Asks Churchill to abandon the White Paper of 1939
Asks Churchill to proclaim a Jewish State, has to wait for a Peace Conference
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
Appointed President of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed President of Austria
Directs national emergency and reconstruction measures after the devastating Valdivia earthquake.
Lee collected his Soviet exit visa on May 22 and prepared to travel with Marina and June to Moscow.
Delivers the University of Michigan speech setting out the Great Society programme.
Flies the lunar module close to the Moon before Apollo 11.
Pilots the command module during Apollo 10.
Pilots Charlie Brown alone while Stafford and Cernan fly Snoopy close to the lunar surface.
Operates lunar module systems as Snoopy descends toward its low pass above the lunar surface.
Commands Snoopy during the maneuver that lowers the lunar module toward the Moon.
Tests lunar module landing radar while Snoopy descends toward the Moon.
Pilots Snoopy to within about nine miles of the lunar surface during the landing rehearsal.
Conducts lunar observations and tracking from Charlie Brown during the lunar module's independent flight.
Flies with Stafford as Snoopy's descent stage is jettisoned and the ascent stage continues the rehearsal.
Serves as lunar module pilot as Snoopy separates from Charlie Brown for the landing rehearsal.
Commands lunar module Snoopy as it separates from command module Charlie Brown.
Flies the lunar module ascent stage after staging during the Apollo 10 rehearsal.
Commands lunar module Snoopy as it undocks for the lunar landing rehearsal.
Brezhnev & Nixon sign the Basic Principles of Relations. Becomes the 1st US President to visit Russia
Holds a lengthy private Kremlin meeting with Richard Nixon at the opening of the Moscow summit.
Meets Richard Nixon in Moscow during a landmark superpower summit focused on détente and arms control.
Meets Richard Nixon while the Vietnam War and Linebacker bombing remain central issues
Arrives in Moscow for talks with Party Secretary Brezhnev
Issues a lengthy statement on Watergate, acknowledging a White House effort to contain the scandal while denying prior knowledge of criminal conduct.
Writes that he has seen rock and roll future after watching Springsteen perform in Cambridge.
Says in Parliament road blocks cause supplies not to get to some Catholic areas
Apologises to Saudi Arabia over the Death of a Princess broadcast dispute.
Elected President of Germany
A car bomb kills 50 & wounds 172
Guides Real Madrid to their first UEFA Cup title after a 3-1 aggregate victory over Videoton.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's missile programme conducts the first flight of the Agni technology demonstrator.
Releases the first Tin Machine album, presenting himself as part of a hard rock band rather than a solo star.
The Republic of Yemen is formally proclaimed.
Represents former South Yemen in the new leadership structure.
Becomes president when North and South Yemen unite.
Becomes vice president of the unified Republic of Yemen.
Flees to Zimbabwe as rebels close in on Addis Ababa
Fighting between Hikmatrs forces & the Mujahideen in Kabul starts 4 yrs of civil war
Fighting between Hikmatrs forces & the Mujahideen in Kabul starts 4 yrs of civil war
Presents the Government's second competitiveness White Paper and reports on measures to improve UK industrial performance.
Coaches Juventus to a penalty-shootout victory over defending champions Ajax.
Scores from a tight angle to put Juventus ahead against Ajax in Rome.
Captains Juventus as the club defeats Ajax on penalties to become European champions.
Presents the Joint Initiative for More Jobs in Eastern Germany
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Welcomes voter approval of the Amsterdam Treaty in Ireland's constitutional referendum.
71% of the turnout in Northern Ireland vote for the Good Friday Agrrement
Welcomes overwhelming Irish approval of the constitutional changes required by the Good Friday Agreement.
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Putin abolishes the chief agency for environmental protection and transferred its powers to a ministry that hands out oil and gas leases
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Dr David Kelly meets Andrew Gilligan in the Charing Cross Hotel
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command. Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command. Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Manmohan Singh becomes India's fourteenth Prime Minister and the first Sikh to hold the office.
Manmohan Singh forms the first United Progressive Alliance government after the 2004 general election.
Belfast City Airport is renamed George Best Belfast City Airport as a tribute to Best, the official new name and signage is unveiled to a gathering of the Best family and friends at the airport on 22 May 2006 which would have been his 60th birth
It is announced at a press conference that Bryan Robson and Brian Kidd would be the new management team at Sheffield United
It is announced at a press conference that Bryan Robson and Brian Kidd would be the new management team at Sheffield United
Manmohan Singh is sworn in again after the Congress-led UPA secures enough support to form the government following the 2009 election.
Keeps Bayern Munich scoreless as Inter complete an historic treble.
Captains Inter to European glory in his 700th appearance for the club.
Completes Inter's Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League treble by defeating Bayern Munich.
Scores both goals as Inter defeat Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Bernabeu.
Mugabe gives assent to the new Constitution of Zimbabwe.
UKIP wins the UK European Parliament election, intensifying pressure for a referendum.
Welcomes the referendum vote approving constitutional recognition of marriage without distinction as to sex.
Scores in extra time as Barcelona defeat Sevilla to retain the Copa del Rey.
Burnham coordinates civic leadership and public solidarity after the Manchester Arena bombing.
Starmer sets goals for prevention, workforce reform and improved access to NHS care.
Visits Albania to strengthen cooperation against people smuggling and illegal migration.
The Government accepts a four percent teacher pay award for the 2025/26 academic year.
Mary gives birth to James Duke of Rothesay son of James V
Birth of Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst
Birth of Richard Wagner
Birth of Arthur Conan Doyle
Birth of George Best
Death of Constantine I the Great, in his villa near Ancyra in Nicomedia
Death of Francois-Marie de Broglie
Death of Victor Hugo
Death of John Denton Pinkstone French
Death of John French, Earl of Ypres.
Death of Augusta Gregory, founder of the Irish Dramatic movement
Death of Ernst Toller, suicide rather than witness the further growth of fascism
Publicly apologises to Saudi Arabia for the film "Death of a Princess"
Death of Stanley Harding "Stan" Mortensen
Recognized as overlord of his English lands in France
Joins Lancastrians opposed to Richard 3rd Duke of York. Captured at the Battle of St Albans & later executed
Fights for the Lancastrians who are defeated in the 1st Battle of St Albans
After negotiatios fail the King raises his standard at Goslawe, St Peters St
The Duke of Buckingham negotiates with the Yorkist Plenipotentiary Mowbray Herald. Injured fighting for the Lancastrians during their defeat at St Albans
Rewarded with the Captaincy of Calais. Aids the Yorkist victory over the Lancastrians
Killed while fighting for the defeated Lancastrians
York & Warwick march on London with 3,000 menh. Richards protectorship is renewed. Despite victory York does not retain his supremacy in Government. Defeats & kills Somerset who is leading 2,000 Lancastrians. Accompanies the defeated King to St Albans Abbey for thanksgiving
Buckingham commanded the King's army of 2,500; only about 50 people died in the battle, but this included Somerset. Buckingham himself was wounded and captured with the King when the Earl of Warwick scored a remarkable success
Witnesses the Battle of St Albans
Fights for his step brother Henry VI against the Yorkists
Fights for the defeated Lancastrians
During the Wars of the Roses, Wenlock initially fought for the House of Lancaster in the First Battle of St Albans
The Archduke drives Napoleon back across the Danube & prevents him attacking Vienna
The Archduke drives Napoleon back across the Danube & prevents him attacking Vienna
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