Army Assembles at Winchester
Athelstan gathers a large army at Winchester before marching north for his campaign against Constantine II of Scotland.
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May 28 in History
This permanent archive page contains 247 World History Database records for May 28, spanning 934 to 2024. Recorded topics include Army Assembles at Winchester; Grant at Durrington; Alliance David I and Matilda.
Total: 247Events: 207Births: 7Deaths: 3Battles: 29Coronations: 1Countries: 39
Events on May 28
Grant at Durrington
Athelstan granted twelve hides at Durrington to his minister Aelfwald.
Alliance David I and Matilda
Breaks the 2 year truce with Stephen & heads south to support Matilda
Trial
Recants then declares herself as a lapsed heretic & is handed over to the English. After being maneuvered into putting her soldiers clothing back on, Joan of Arc is declared "relapsed"
Invasion of England
Lands in Essex but quickly leaves after approached by a royalist force
Marriage
The marriage between Anne & Henry is declared valid by Parliament & the Church
Marriage
Cranmer pronounces Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn married
Marriage
Cranmer declares Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn valid.
Blessing of Armada Banner
Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May
Blessing of Armada Banner
Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May
Invasion of England
It included twenty eight purpose-built warships, of which twenty were galleons, four galleys and four (Neapolitan) galleasses.
Invasion of England
Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May
Invasion of England
The Armada set sail from Lisbon and headed for the English Channel.
Invasion of England
The fleet was composed of 130 ships, 8,000 sailors and 18,000 soldiers, and bore 1,500 brass guns and 1,000 iron guns.
Invasion of England
The full body of the fleet took two days to leave port.
Invasion of England
The remainder of the heavy vessels were mostly armed carracks and hulks together with thirty-four light ships.
Invasion of England
Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada, with around 130 ships, 8,000 sailors and 18,000 soldiers, 1,500 brass guns and 1,000 iron guns, sets sail from Lisbon in Portugal, heading for the English Channel. An army of 30,000 men atands in the Spanish Netherlands waiting for the fleet to arrive, the plan is to land the original force in Plymouth and transfer the land army to somewhere near London, mustering 55,000 men
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada, with around 130 ships, 8,000 sailors and 18,000 soldiers, 1,500 brass guns and 1,000 iron guns, sets sail from Lisbon in Portugal, heading for the English Channel. An army of 30,000 men atands in the Spanish Netherlands waiting for the fleet to arrive, the plan is to land the original force in Plymouth and transfer the land army to somewhere near London, mustering 55,000 men
Capture of Bolton
Captures Bolton from the Roundheads
Siege of Bolton
Captures Bolton from the Roundheads
Siege of Bolton
1st of the Cavaliers to enter then take Bolton
French West India Company
Organises the French West India Company to strengthen colonial commerce.
Capture of Brussels
Receives Brussels after the victory at Ramillies.
Alliance Benjamin Franklin and French Foreign Minister
Meets the French Foreign Minister & begins a 2 1/2 yr campaign to win French support
Meeting with The French Foreign Minister & begins a
Meets the French Foreign Minister & begins a 2 1/2 year campaign to win French support
Treaty of Bucharest
The Treaty of Bucharest ends war with the Ottoman Empire and transfers Bessarabia to Russia.
Siege of Salamanca
Triumphantly enters Salamanca
Indian Removal Act
Signs the Indian Removal Act authorizing removal treaties with Indigenous nations east of the Mississippi.
Reform of Native Removal
The Indian Removal Act removes Indians to lands west of the Mississippi
Prime Minister of Greece
Kanaris forms a short-lived government during the Crimean War crisis.
Attack on Fort Arabat
Commands HMS Miranda during the Allied attack on Fort Arabat at the entrance to the Sea of Azov.
End of Frijs Government
The Frijs Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Holstein-Holsteinborg Government
Begins the Holstein-Holsteinborg Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
Capture of Paris
Captures Paris from the Commune
Celtic First Goal
Scores Celtic's first ever goal in the club's inaugural match against Rangers.
Celtic Inaugural Match Goal
Scores Celtic's second goal in the club's first match, a 5-2 victory over Rangers.
Celtic Inaugural Match Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick in Celtic's first match against Rangers.
D'Arcy Oil Concession Signed
Receives a sixty-year concession granting extensive rights to explore, produce, transport and market Persian petroleum.
Northern Provinces Excluded from Concession
Accepts exclusion of five northern Persian provinces from the concession to reduce conflict with Russian interests.
Persian Royalty Terms Agreed
Agrees cash, share and sixteen-percent profit terms with the Persian government under the oil concession.
Pretoria Peace Talks
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Pretoria Peace Talks
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Speech
Rebukes Chamberlains speech on Imperial Preference in the Commons
Result of Surrender of Remaining Russian Baltic Fleet at Tsushima
The remaining Russian fleet is compelled to capitulate, confirming Japan's decisive victory at Tsushima.
Surrender of Remaining Russian Baltic Fleet at Tsushima
The 12 remaining ships of the Russian Fleet are surrounded by submarines
International Sea Traffic Safety Agreement Recommendation
Supports international agreement on safer ocean traffic, including ship safety requirements and routing in waters threatened by ice.
Lifeboat Reform Recommendation
Supports the report's recommendation that passenger ships carry lifeboat capacity sufficient for everyone aboard.
Passenger Drill Recommendation
Supports recommendations for improved lifeboat assignments, crew training and passenger emergency drills before departure.
Titanic Final Report Participation
Participates as a member of the subcommittee when the Senate investigation issues its final report.
Titanic Senate Debate
Speaks in the Senate when the Titanic investigation report and maritime safety issues are debated.
Titanic Senate Report
Presents the Senate inquiry's findings and safety recommendations after weeks of hearings.
Titanic Senate Report Presented
Presents the subcommittee's final report on the causes and safety lessons of the Titanic disaster.
United States Lifeboat Capacity Recommendation
Supports Senate recommendations requiring lifeboat capacity adequate for the people carried on ocean-going passenger ships.
United States Lifeboat Crew Training Recommendation
Supports proper assignment and training of crew members so lifeboats can be loaded, lowered and handled efficiently in emergencies.
United States Passenger Drill Recommendation
Supports passenger lifeboat assignments and emergency drills before departure so people know where to go during an abandonment.
United States Radiotelegraph Regulation Recommendation
Supports stronger regulation of shipboard radiotelegraphy after the inquiry exposes weaknesses in emergency wireless communications.
Wireless Regulation Recommendation
Supports stronger regulation of shipboard radiotelegraphy after the inquiry examines failures in emergency communications.
Armenian National Council
Chairs the Armenian National Council, which proclaimed the independence of Democratic Republic of Armenia
Rule of Armenia
Chairs the Armenian National Council, which proclaimed the independence of Democratic Republic of Armenia
Treaty of Batum
Signs the Treaty of Batum with the Ottoman Empire. Chairs the Armenian National Council, which proclaimed the independence of Democratic Republic of Armenia
Different from the Others
Directs Different from the Others, an early film addressing homosexuality.
Resignation of Hernando Siles Reyes
Siles Reyes resigns after opposition to his effort to extend presidential power.
Election
The Nazis win elections in Danzig
Majlis Ratifies New Oil Concession
The Majlis ratifies the new agreement governing Anglo-Persian operations and future royalty payments.
Conference of Disarmament
Final day of the conference but the French and German positions are irreconcilable
Becomes Prime Minister
Succeeds Stanley Baldwin as Prime Minister and makes the pursuit of negotiated European settlements central to his foreign policy.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Retirement
Retires as Prime Minister & from public life
Ankenes Advance
Bohusz-Szyszko's Polish Highland Brigade advances across Ankenes to encircle Narvik from the south.
Belgian Surrender Ends Organised Flanders Defence
Belgium's surrender ends organised Belgian resistance in Flanders while British and French forces continue withdrawing.
Capture of Ankenes
Polish forces help close the ring around Narvik from the south.
Capture of Ankenes
Polish troops under Bohusz-Szyszko capture Ankenes and help close the Allied ring around Narvik.
Capture of Belgium
Surrenders Belgium to the Germans
Capture of Narvik
Allied command supports the successful recapture of Narvik.
Capture of Narvik
Auchinleck's Allied command supports the successful recapture of Narvik before the wider Allied evacuation.
Capture of Narvik
French mountain troops help capture the town after the final assault.
Dunkirk Evacuation
Monitors the evacuation as large numbers of troops are rescued.
Evacuation
Announces in Cabinet, "of course, whatever happens at Dunkirk, we shall fight on"
General
Appointed temporary general
General
Appointed temporary general
No Negotiated Peace
Persuades ministers to continue fighting rather than seek terms.
Operation Alphabet
French mountain troops help recapture Narvik before withdrawal begins.
Operation Alphabet
Receives news of Narvik's recapture while evacuation plans remain in force.
Operation Alphabet
Withdraws from Narvik as Allied troops take the town.
Operation Alphabet
Norwegian forces enter Narvik before Allied evacuation removes their support.
Operation Yellow
The 7th cuts the main Lille-Armentieres Road
Operation Yellow
The Battle for Flanders is successfully concluded
Recapture of Narvik
Fleischer coordinates Norwegian, French, Polish and British troops that recapture Narvik from Dietl's force.
Recapture of Narvik
Norwegian forces join Allied troops in retaking Narvik.
Result of Surrender of Belgian Army
The Belgian Army lays down its arms, forcing Allied forces in Belgium to withdraw.
Result of Surrender of Belgian Army
Belgium's capitulation exposes Montgomery's division and other Allied troops to further German pressure and retreat.
Surrender of Belgian Army
The King of the Belgians surrenders the Belgian Army to the Germans
Surrender of Belgian Army
After Belgium surrenders the 3rd Division is forced to retreat from Belgium
Withdrawal from Narvik
Dietl withdraws German mountain troops from Narvik after Allied forces retake the town.
Withdrawal from Narvik
Withdraws German mountain troops from the town after Allied attack.
Exploding Bridgewire Detonator Test
A successful test of the exploding-bridgewire detonator demonstrates a way to fire many implosion detonators with the required simultaneity.
Operation Overlord
Subordinate commanders are informed D-Day will be 5th June
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd term
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Sauckel testified about his responsibilities for labour mobilisation during the war.
Promoted General
Promoted to General and becomes the first full general of the Vietnam People's Army
Third European Cup Extra-Time Winner
Scores the extra-time winner as Real Madrid beat AC Milan 3-2 in the European Cup final.
Third European Cup Final Equaliser
Scores Real Madrid's second equaliser before extra time in the final against AC Milan.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Amnesty International
Benenson and Baker, in consultation with other writers, academics and lawyers, write via Louis Blom-Cooper to David Astor, editor of The Observer newspaper, who, on May 28, 1961, publishes Benensons article The Forgotten Prisoners.
Amnesty International
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience".
Amnesty International
Benenson and Baker, in consultation with other writers, academics and lawyers, write via Louis Blom-Cooper to David Astor, editor of The Observer newspaper, who, on May 28, 1961, publishes Benensons article The Forgotten Prisoners.
Amnesty International
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience".
Appeal for Amnesty
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience"
Prisoners of Conscience
Marks the launch of Appeal for Amnesty, 1961, the aim of which is to mobilize public opinion, quickly and widely, in defence of these individuals, and in particular communist party members, who Benenson named "Prisoners of Conscience"
Coup
The PLO is founded by the Arab League with the aim of overthrowing the state of Israel
End of US Economic Aid Announced
The US State Department announces that regular American economic aid to Taiwan will end in 1965 as the island’s economy strengthens.
PLO
The PLO is founded by the Arab League with the aim of overthrowing the state of Israel. 28 May-2 June, the PLO is founded by a combination of Arab states
Circumnavigation
Returns from lone circumnavigation of the World
Temporary Restraining Order Issued
A temporary federal restraining order was issued on May 28, 1968, while Shaw's request to halt the state prosecution was considered.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Releases Every Picture Tells a Story, his major solo breakthrough.
Mars 3
Mars 3 is launched toward Mars as part of the Soviet planetary programme.
DNC Wiretap Installation
McCord participates in the first successful Watergate entry and helps install electronic listening devices inside the Democratic National Committee offices.
First Successful DNC Entry
Hunt helped direct the successful entry in which the team photographed Democratic documents and installed electronic listening devices.
First Watergate Break-In
Assists planning and coordination of the first covert entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Watergate Command Post
Hunt and Liddy operated from a nearby command location while the burglary team entered the Democratic National Committee offices.
Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with Cuba
Argentina restores diplomatic relations with Cuba, which then received Argentine aid, such as food and industrial products, to break the United States embargo against Cuba
Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty Signed
The United States and Soviet Union sign the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
Bryukhanov Unit Two Full Power
Heads the station when Unit 2 reaches its design capacity of 1,000 megawatts after its commissioning programme.
Treaty of Accession
Andreotti signs for Italy as head of government during the Athens accession ceremony.
Treaty of Accession
Battaglia signs for Italy as an under-secretary responsible for foreign affairs.
Treaty of Accession
Bernard-Reymond joins the French delegation signing the treaty that will make Greece the tenth member.
Treaty of Accession
Carington signs for Britain as Foreign Secretary at the ceremony admitting Greece.
Treaty of Accession
Signs Greece's accession treaty as the minister responsible for national economic affairs.
Treaty of Accession
Dillon completes Ireland's delegation signatures as Permanent Representative to the Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Dondelinger represents Luxembourg's permanent mission in signing the Greek accession treaty.
Treaty of Accession
Genscher signs for West Germany as Federal Foreign Minister during the Athens ceremony.
Treaty of Accession
Signs Greece's Treaty of Accession to the European Communities at the Zappeion in Athens.
Treaty of Accession
Kofoed signs for Denmark as a cabinet minister participating in the national delegation.
Treaty of Accession
Lubbers signs for the Netherlands as its Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Lynch adds Ireland's signature to the treaty admitting Greece to the European Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Maitland signs on Britain's behalf as its senior permanent representative to the European Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Martens signs for Belgium as Prime Minister during Greece's accession ceremony.
Treaty of Accession
Nanteuil signs for France in his capacity as Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
Treaty of Accession
O'Kennedy signs for Ireland as Minister for Foreign Affairs during the Zappeion ceremony.
Treaty of Accession
Plaja represents Italy's permanent mission and signs the treaty admitting Greece to the Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Poncet signs for France as Foreign Minister while France presides over the Community institutions.
Treaty of Accession
Signs Greece's accession treaty as Foreign Minister alongside Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis.
Treaty of Accession
Riberholdt adds Denmark's signature as the country's Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Sigrist signs for West Germany as Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
Treaty of Accession
Simonet adds Belgium's signature in his capacity as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Accession
Thorn signs for Luxembourg while serving as both Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Accession
Van der Klaauw signs for the Netherlands as Foreign Minister at the Zappeion ceremony.
Treaty of Accession
Van der Meulen signs for Belgium as Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
Ajax Bay Casevac
Delivers another wounded soldier to the medical facilities at Ajax Bay during intense casualty-evacuation operations.
Goose Green Battalion Advance
Moves forward with 2 Para's tactical group during the fighting around Darwin Hill.
Goose Green Casualty Evacuation
Flies a Scout helicopter casualty-evacuation mission carrying wounded personnel from the Goose Green battle.
Goose Green Company Command
Leads D Company, 2 Para, during the Battle of Goose Green.
Goose Green Defence
Commands the principal Argentine Army garrison defending Darwin and Goose Green against 2 Para.
Killed at Goose Green
Is killed while moving forward under fire during the Battle of Goose Green.
Election
Attends the G7 summit at Williamsburg during the election campaign
G7
Attends the G7 summit at Williamsburg during the election campaign
Premiership Ends
Druc leaves office before Moldova's declaration of independence
Prime Minister Takes Office
Valeriu Muravschi becomes Prime Minister of the Moldovan SSR
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy
Election Boycott
Khmer Rouge boycott national elections
Champions League Final Substitute Goal
Scores seconds after entering as a substitute with a long-range chip over Angelo Peruzzi.
Constitutional Decree
Kabila issues a decree concentrating legislative and executive authority in the presidency.
Dortmund Champions League Victory
Guides Borussia Dortmund to the club's first European Cup by defeating Juventus.
Riedle Champions League Final Brace
Scores two first-half goals as Borussia Dortmund defeat Juventus 3-1.
Chagai I Nuclear Tests
Pakistan conducts its first series of announced nuclear tests in response to India's May tests.
Chagai-I
Ishfaq Ahmad leads PAEC as Pakistan conducts the Chagai-I nuclear tests at the Ras Koh range.
Chagai-I
A. Q. Khan attends the Chagai tests after years of leading Pakistan's uranium-enrichment program.
Chagai-I
Samar Mubarakmand is part of the senior technical team involved in preparing and conducting the Chagai-I tests.
Chagai-I
Nawaz Sharif announces Pakistan's nuclear tests at Ras Koh in response to India's tests earlier that month.
Chagai-I Nuclear Tests
Pakistan conducts nuclear tests in response to India's tests.
End of Second David Oddsson Government
The Second David Oddsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Third David Oddsson Government
Begins the Third David Oddsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Putin signs the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, it will not be effective until the US and other nations also approve
Treaty of Nuclear Weapons
Putin signs the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, it will not be effective until the US and other nations also approve
Champions League Victory
Wins the Champions League with AC Milan against Juventus.
First Champions League Coaching Title
Guides Milan to victory over Juventus in the competition's first all-Italian final.
Maldini Champions League Winning Captain
Captains Milan to European victory seventeen years after his father had lifted the trophy.
Milan European Title
Adds Europe's leading club trophy to his honours.
Shevchenko Champions League Winning Penalty
Converts Milan's decisive shootout penalty against Juventus at Old Trafford.
Acting Governor-General Takes Office
Jeffery Nape serves briefly as acting Governor-General
Economic Growth Strategy
Sets out plans to promote enterprise, rebalance the economy and support private-sector growth.
Barcelona Wembley Championship
Wins his third Champions League title as a player.
Barcelona Wembley Triumph
Wins his second Champions League title as a manager.
Messi Champions League Final Second Goal
Restores Barcelona's lead with a low strike from outside the penalty area.
Pedro Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores Barcelona's first goal in the Wembley final against Manchester United.
Villa Champions League Final Third Goal
Curls Barcelona's third goal into the top corner to seal a 3-1 victory.
Resignation from Congress Presidency
Magariaf resigns after legislation bars senior officials associated with the former regime.
Brexit
The European Union Referendum Bill is introduced in Parliament.
Referendum Bill
The European Union Referendum Bill is introduced in Parliament.
Champions League Final Shootout Opener
Converts Real Madrid's first penalty in the shootout victory over Atletico Madrid.
Champions League Final Winning Penalty
Converts the decisive penalty as Real Madrid win the shootout against Atletico.
First Champions League Title as Manager
Wins the Champions League less than five months after taking charge of Real Madrid.
Ramos Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores Real Madrid's first-half goal against Atletico Madrid.
First International Appearance
Begins an international career as a central defender.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut in a friendly against Tunisia.
Benzema Champions League Top Scorer
Finishes the campaign with fifteen goals as Real Madrid become European champions.
Champions League Final Goal
Scores the only goal in the Champions League final.
Champions League Final Player of the Match
Makes a series of decisive saves and is named player of the match as Real Madrid beat Liverpool.
Courtois Champions League Final Player of the Match
Makes a series of saves against Liverpool and is named player of the match.
Real Madrid European Victory
Secures Real Madrid's European victory against Liverpool.
Record Fourth Champions League Coaching Title
Becomes the first coach to win the European Cup four times.
European Qualification
Villa finishes seventh and qualifies for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Belgium Defense Support Compact
Secures Belgian long-term defense assistance with Alexander De Croo, including cooperation on combat aviation capabilities.
Portugal Security Cooperation Pact
Agrees with Luis Montenegro on sustained military cooperation, reconstruction support and Ukraine's European integration.
Solar Orbiter Traces Solar Wind to Source
Oversees Solar Orbiter science as coordinated imaging and in-situ measurements make a direct connection between solar-wind streams around the spacecraft and specific source regions on the Sun.
Births on May 28
Birth of Selim II
Birth of Selim II, son of Suleiman the Magnificent
Birth of George I
Birth of George I in Osnabruck, son of Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Luneburg and Sophia of the Palatinate
Birth of Randolph Churchill
Birth of Randolph Churchill, Winston Churchills only son
Birth of Edward Dillon Lott du Cann
Birth of Edward Dillon Lott du Cann
Birth of Ida Amin Dada
Birth of Ida Amin Dada, born as Awo-Ongo Angoo in Kampala, fathered by Andreas Nyabire, Nyabire was an ethnic Kakwa and Catholic who converted to Islam iand changed his name to Amin Dada
Birth of Ida Amin Dada
Birth of Ida Amin Dada, born as Awo-Ongo Angoo in Kampala, fathered by Andreas Nyabire, Nyabire was an ethnic Kakwa and Catholic who converted to Islam iand changed his name to Amin Dada
Birth of Sondra Locke
Birth of Sondra Locke
Deaths on May 28
Death of Frederick II the Great
Death of Frederick William I of Prussia
Death of Leopold Mozart
Leopold Mozart dies in Salzburg.
Death of Edward VIII
Death of Edward VIII
Battles on May 28
Battle of Brindisi
William destroys the Byzantine fleet
Battle of Schooneveldt Bank
Ruyter counters & the English suffer heavy losse. Rupert attacks de Ruyters fleet at its coastal anchorage
Battle of Schooneveldt Bank
Ruyter counters & the English suffer heavy losse. Rupert attacks de Ruyters fleet at its coastal anchorage
Battle of Sole Bay
Serves with the Duke of York's forces at the Battle of Sole Bay.
Battle of Sole Bay
Withdraws 35 French vessels leaving the English open to attack by de Ruyter
Battle of Sole Bay
The English are saved by reinforcements. The Duke of York is twice forced to abandon his flagship. De Ruyter forces the French to withdraw
Battle of Sole Bay
Killed aboard the flagship Royal James
Battle of Sole Bay
There are great losses & the Duke of York abandons his flagship twice. The French withdraw & de Ruyter moves with 75 ships against a smaller English force. Reinforcements save the English
Battle of Cartagena
Passes a resolution to defeat & destroy the Spanish treasure fleet at Cartagena
Battle of Tsushima Straits
Sinks 7 Russian battleships without loss. All but 12 minor ships of the Russian fleet are sunk, captured or driven aground. 12 remaining ships of the Russian Fleet are surrounded by submarines & surrender
Battle of Abbeville
The Germans had massed the bulk of their armoured force in Panzer Group von Kleist, which attacked through the comparatively unguarded sector of the Ardennes and achieved a breakthrough at Sedan with air support. Holds the Germans up at Abbeville. Appointed temporary general
Battle of Narvik
Allied command supports the successful recapture of the town.
Battle of Narvik
French mountain troops help capture Narvik after the final assault.
Battle of Narvik
Polish troops help close the Allied ring around Narvik.
Battle of Narvik
Receives news of the Allied recapture of Narvik.
Battle of Narvik
Receives news that Allied forces have recaptured Narvik from Dietl's troops.
Battle of Narvik
Withdraws German troops after Allied forces retake the town.
Battle of Narvik
Coordinates Norwegian forces during the recapture of Narvik.
Battle of El Uvero
Guevara fights in the attack on the fortified El Uvero garrison, a major early Rebel Army victory.
Battle of El Uvero
Guevara participates prominently in the rebel attack on the El Uvero army post, one of the guerrillas' important early offensive actions.
Battle of Ba Gia
Thi's I Corps faces heavy pressure during the communist offensive around Ba Gia
Battle of Ba Gia
Communist forces open the Battle of Ba Gia during the 1965 summer offensive
Battle of Goose Green
Commands B Company during the attack.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands D Company during the battle.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands A Company during the fighting.
Battle of Goose Green
Darwin and Goose Green are liberated, and the battalion releases the local inhabitants unharmed and forced the surrender of some 1,200 of the enemy. Commands the 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment after H Jones is killed
Battle of Goose Green
Takes command after H Jones is killed.
Battle of Goose Green
Is severely wounded during the battle.
Darwin-Goose Green Battle
Directs Argentine resistance during the day-long British advance along the Darwin-Goose Green isthmus.
Coronations on May 28
Coronation
Crowned in Milan