Treaty of Lambeth
Signs the Treaty of Lambeth with the Count of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Agrees not to make peace with Philip II of France
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May 4 in History
This permanent archive page contains 217 World History Database records for May 4, spanning 1212 to 2024. Recorded topics include Treaty of Lambeth; Capture of Newport; Betrothal to David Bruce.
Total: 217Events: 207Births: 1Deaths: 4Battles: 3Coronations: 2Countries: 38
Events on May 4
Capture of Newport
Mortimer and his allies captured Newport during the opening phase of the marcher offensive against the Despensers.
Betrothal to David Bruce
Joan is pledged to David Bruce as part of the peace settlement
Border Recognition
Treaty accepts the Anglo Scottish border as it stood under Alexander III
Claims Renounced
Edward's government abandons claims to overlordship of Scotland
End of War
The treaty formally ends the First War of Scottish Independence
English Ratification
Randolph's diplomacy is confirmed by English parliamentary ratification
Marriage Settlement
Treaty terms provide for Joan to marry David son of Robert I
Northampton Settlement
Mortimer helps force through the peace with Scotland
Overlordship Renounced
English claims of overlordship over Scotland are abandoned by treaty
Peace Settlement
Isabella backs ratification of the treaty with Robert I
Peace with Robert I
Edward's minority government accepts peace with Robert I
Recognition of Robert I
England recognizes Robert I and his heirs as rightful rulers of Scotland
Recognition of Scotland
England recognizes Scotland as a separate and independent kingdom
Robert I Recognized
England recognizes Robert I and his heirs as kings of Scotland
Scottish Independence Recognized
Edward III's government recognizes Scotland as a free kingdom
Stone of Scone Clause
Treaty terms include English agreement to return Scottish royal symbols
Stone of Scone Promise
Treaty terms include an English promise to return the Stone of Scone
Treaty of Edinburgh Northampton
Ratifies the treaty recognizing Scottish independence and Robert I's kingship
Treaty of Edinburgh Ratified
English parliament ratifies the peace recognizing Scottish independence
Treaty of Northampton
English parliament ratifies the peace terms agreed at Edinburgh
Treaty of Northampton
Robert's kingship is recognized by the English parliament
Treaty Ratification
Mortimer secures parliamentary approval for the treaty with Scotland
Treaty Ratified
Robert's kingship and Scotland's independence are recognized by England
Siege of Orleans
The whole of Alencons army arrives within the city of Orleans
Siege of Orleans
Overuns the bastille at Saint-Loup
Siege of Orleans
Lord Dunois launches an assault against the English-held fortifications around the church of St Loup, carrying her banner, Joan inspires the French army
Papal Bull
Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI
Papal Bull
Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI
Treaty of Tordessillas
Establishes a line of demarcation between Spanish & Portuguese discoveries
Treaty of Tordessillas
Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI. Establishes a line of demarcation between Spanish & Portuguese discoveries
Treaty of Tordessillas
Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI. Establishes a line of demarcation between Spanish & Portuguese discoveries
Execution
Has Edmund de le Pole executed for acting as a mercenary in the French Army. Edmund de le Pole, supported by France as the "White Rose" pretender
Wartburg Protection
Protects Martin Luther at Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms.
Wartburg Refuge
Arranges Luther's protective custody at Wartburg Castle.
In charge of the banquet to entertain the French embassy
In charge of the banquet to entertain the French embassy
Arrest of Francis Weston
Francis Weston is arrested for high treason
Arrest of George Boleyn
George Boleyn is arrested for high treason
Arrest of William Brereton
William Brereton is arrested for high treason
Arrest of William Brereton and Francis Weston
William Brereton is arrested for high treason. Francis Weston is arrested for high treason
Treason
George Boleyn is arrested for high treason
Treason
William Brereton is arrested for high treason
Treason
William Brereton is arrested for high treason. Francis Weston is arrested for high treason
Treason
Francis Weston is arrested for high treason
Burning of Edinburgh
English forces take Leith as the expedition advances toward Edinburgh.
Siege of Edinburgh
The troops entered Edinburgh's Canongate, and set the city on fire. Edinburgh Castle was defended by cannon fire commanding the Royal Mile. Hertford decided not to lay siege but thoroughly burn the city. According to the English contemporary account, all the houses within the suburbs and city walls were burnt including Holyroodhouse and the Abbey
Peerage
Created Earl of Essex
Discovery of Manhattan Island
Dutch explorer Peter Minuit lands on what is now Manhattan Island
Decision to Dissolve Short Parliament
Charles decides that continuing debate will not produce the requested subsidies.
Decision to Dissolve Short Parliament
Charles decides that continuing debate will not produce the requested subsidies.
Ulrika Eleonora Arrives in Sweden
The Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora lands in Sweden before the royal wedding.
Ulrika Eleonora Arrives in Sweden
The Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora lands in Sweden before the royal wedding.
Agney Estate Settlement
Executes a settlement placing Sarah's Agney estate in trustees so that it remains for her separate use.
Captain General Appointment
Appoints Marlborough Captain General of English land forces.
Grand Alliance
Queen Anne declares war on France and continues England's commitment to the Grand Alliance.
War Declaration
Anne declares war against France and Spain under the English calendar.
War Declaration
Queen Anne declares war on France and Spain after England enters the Grand Alliance.
Treaty of Amity
The Treaty is ratified by Congress
Estates General Procession
Louis XVI took part in the ceremonial procession preceding the formal opening of the Estates General at Versailles.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Mysore
Siege of Srirangapatna
Tipu Sultan dies fighting during the British-led storming of Srirangapatna.
Exile of Napoleon I
Granted 2 million francs annually, keeps his Imperial title
Departure from Bogota
Leaves Bogota intending to travel into exile after resigning from political leadership.
Convention
Halts hostilities, Egypt is allowed to have sovereignty over Syria & Cilicia
Convention
Halts hostilities, Egypt is allowed to have sovereignty over Syria & Cilicia
Rule of Cilicia
Under the Convention of Kutahya Egypt is allowed to have sovereignty over Cilicia
Rule of Syria
Under the Convention of Kutahya Egypt is allowed to have sovereignty over Syria
Royal Albert Bridge
Public railway services begin across the Royal Albert Bridge as the Cornwall Railway opens through Saltash.
Siege of Milan
French victory at Magenta is followed by the French liberation of Milan
President of Bolivia
Acha begins serving as constitutional President of Bolivia.
A Warning
Issues A Warning in connection with organisational disputes inside the International Workingmen's Association.
Military Coup
Daza overthrows Frias and establishes a military government.
Canal Zone Administration
The United States assumes control of Canal Zone property and the canal construction project.
Chinese Waters Piracy
Answers Commons questions about piracy and British naval responsibilities in Chinese waters.
Royal Flying Corps Naval Coordination
Answers parliamentary questions about the Royal Flying Corps and naval aviation responsibilities.
Admiral Bacon Appointment Defended
Churchill explains the Admiralty's appointment of Admiral Reginald Bacon during parliamentary questioning.
Dardanelles Press Criticism Answered
Churchill rejects exaggerated press allegations concerning the conduct of the Dardanelles operation.
Einar Arnorsson Ministry
Begins the Einar Arnorsson Ministry and serves as Minister for Iceland.
End of Sigurdur Eggerz Ministry
The Sigurdur Eggerz Ministry ends, concluding this period as Minister for Iceland.
Fisher Reputation Defended over Dardanelles
Churchill argues that criticism of the Dardanelles should not unfairly damage Admiral Fisher's reputation.
Food and Coal Prices Addressed
Responds to concerns about rising food and coal prices during wartime.
German Submarine Prisoner Policy Answered
Churchill answers questions concerning the treatment of captured German submarine crews.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Irish Rebellion Repression Policy Reviewed
Addresses the Government response to the Easter Rising and the treatment of rebels.
Government
Forms a coalition Government, 6 socialists enter the cabinet
Government
Forms a coalition Government, 6 socialists enter the cabinet
Return to Petrograd
Returns to Petrograd after release from British detention and immediately re-enters revolutionary politics.
Demonstrations
Leads a student protest against the Versailles Peace Conference
Demonstrations
Over 3000 students of Peking University and other schools gather together in front of Tiananmen and hold a demonstration
May 4th Movement
Students join in a protest in the Tiananmen Square of Beijing against the European powers decision to grant German-controlled Shandong to Japan, and thus create a new nationalist Chinese movement ("May 4th movement"). Over 3000 students of Peking University and other schools gather together in front of Tiananmen and hold a demonstration. Demonstrations against the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
Demonstrations against the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Trianon
Romania, Czechoslovakia & Yugoslavia take nearly 2/3 of Hungarys territory
General Strike
1st day of the General Strike
Strike
4 million trades unionists are ordered at the General Council of the TUC to cease work. 1st day of the General Strike
Wave and Matrix Mechanics Equivalence
Publishes a demonstration that his wave mechanics and Heisenberg's matrix mechanics are mathematically equivalent formulations of quantum theory.
Arrest of Indira Nehru Gandhi
Arrested by the British
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 6th term
Import Duties Act
Speaks against or scrutinises the operation of the Import Duties Act.
Constitution of Ireland
Wins the election for President under the 1927 constitution
Election
Wins the election for President under the 1927 constitution
President of Ireland
Appointed President of Ireland
First Buhl Government
Begins the First Buhl Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Counterattack on Okinawa
Cho supports a major Japanese counteroffensive that leaves the Thirty-Second Army weakened after costly attacks on American lines.
Invasion of Czech
Elements of the 3rd Army reach Czech
Luneburg Heath Surrender Accepted
Accepts the unconditional surrender of German forces in the Netherlands, north-west Germany and Denmark.
Okinawa Counteroffensive
Ushijima authorizes a broad counterattack that fails to break the American positions and causes severe Japanese losses.
Third Army
Elements of the 3rd Army reach Czech
Land Reform
Mao supports the shift from rent reduction toward more radical land reform in Communist-held areas
May Fourth Directive
Liu Shaoqi is associated with the land policy directive encouraging redistribution in Communist areas
Coup
Is overthrown by Alfredo Stroessner during a military uprising.
Coup
Overthrows President Federico Chaves during a military uprising.
FA Cup Captaincy
Dixon lifts the FA Cup after captaining Villa against the Busby Babes.
Seventh FA Cup Victory
Houghton manages Villa to a seventh FA Cup by defeating Manchester United 2-1.
Two Goals in FA Cup Final
McParland scores both Villa goals in the 2-1 final victory over Manchester United.
Election Victory
Wins a seat in supplementary elections that strengthen the Pathet Lao legal front
Deputy Labour Leader
Is elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
Anti-Pass Campaign Conviction
Refuses to accept the apartheid court's moral legitimacy.
Three Year Sentence
Is sentenced to three years imprisonment for incitement.
Bay of Pigs After Action Report
Lynch submits an after-action report describing the landing operation and the rapid deterioration of the invasion.
Landing After Action Report
Robertson submits his after-action account of the Bay of Pigs landing operation to the Taylor inquiry.
Carupano Uprising
Rebel military officers launched an unsuccessful uprising against the constitutional government at Carupano.
Hospital Administration Address
Addresses hospital administrators on efficiency, planning and the use of resources within the National Health Service.
Bombing of Vietnam
Requests the US Ambassador Henry Lodge to bomb North Vietnam
Kent State Crisis
Kent State shootings follow nationwide protests over the Cambodia incursion
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Yessongs
Appears on Yessongs, documenting the band as a major live progressive rock act.
FA Cup
Scores twice as Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-0 in the FA Cup final.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Thatcher Government Begins
Continues in Parliament as Margaret Thatcher forms a Conservative government.
British Fleet Located
Commands naval reconnaissance activity that locates the British force before the Super Etendard attack on HMS Sheffield.
Exocet Attack on Sheffield
Launches an AM39 Exocet during the mission that fatally damages HMS Sheffield.
Exocet Mission Refuelling
Completes aerial refuelling with Bedacarratz before the pair continue at low level toward the British task force.
Expanded Contact Group Proposal
Sends Haig an expanded settlement proposal linking ceasefire and mutual withdrawal with a temporary contact group, safeguards for the islanders and a timetable for final negotiations.
First Argentine Naval Air Strike
Participates in the Argentine Navy's first wartime Super Etendard and Exocet attack against the British fleet.
Loss of HMS Sheffield
HMS Sheffield is hit by an Exocet missile.
Loss of HMS Sheffield
Loses HMS Sheffield to Argentine air attack.
Naval Losses
The British lose the Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield to fire following an Exocet missile strike - 20 die
Neptune Contact Maintained
Uses a Neptune patrol aircraft to maintain contact information on the British force for the Sheffield strike.
Occupation
Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria
Operation Black Buck
British forces begin bombarding Argentine positions around Stanley
Peruvian Peace Proposal Statement
Tells the Commons he is responding positively to Peruvian peace ideas while insisting that Argentine withdrawal must accompany any ceasefire and precede substantive negotiations.
Return from Sheffield Strike
Returns to Rio Grande after the attack that leaves HMS Sheffield fatally damaged.
Sheffield Strike Launch
Takes off in a Super Etendard with Armando Mayora for an Exocet strike against the British task force.
Sheffield Strike Wingman
Flies as the second Super Etendard pilot in the Exocet mission against HMS Sheffield.
Strike Targeting Information
Provides targeting information that enables the Super Etendard pair to approach the British naval formation.
Communist Party
Iran outlaws the Tufeh, Iranian Communist Party
Diplomatic Proposal
Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria
Government
Reagan declares his support for the Nicaraguan Contras
Occupation
Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria
Tudeh
Iran outlaws the Tufeh, Iranian Communist Party
UEFA Cup Final First-Leg Goal
Scores the only goal as Anderlecht defeat Benfica in the first leg of the UEFA Cup final.
Party Leadership
Najibullah becomes PDPA general secretary and begins consolidating control over the government.
Removal from Party Leadership
Karmal is replaced by Mohammad Najibullah as PDPA general secretary.
Shcherbina Commission Handover
Hands daily leadership of the on-site Government Commission to Ivan Silayev as the response enters a new phase.
Silayev Takes Chernobyl Commission Command
Replaces Boris Shcherbina as chairman of the on-site Government Commission managing the Chernobyl response.
Magellan Radar Mapping
Magellan launches to map Venus with synthetic aperture radar.
ANC
Negotiations began with a meeting between the African National Congress and the South African Government at the presidential residence, Groote Schuur. Groote Schuur Minute, a commitment to the resolution of the climate of violence and intimidation as well as the removal of practical obstacles to negotiations including indemnity from prosecution for returning exiles & release of political prisoners
Groote Schuur Minute
Groote Schuur Minute, a commitment to the resolution of the climate of violence and intimidation as well as the removal of practical obstacles to negotiations including indemnity from prosecution for returning exiles & release of political prisoners
Independence of Estonia
Estonia votes to secede from the USSR
Independence of Latvia
Latvia votes to secede from the USSR
Independence of Russia
Estonia votes to secede from the USSR
Independence of Russia
Latvia votes to secede from the USSR
Accords of Oslo
In order that the Palestinians should govern themselves according to democratic principles, free and general political elections would be held for the Council
Accords of Oslo
The Israeli Government recognizes the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people while the PLO recognizes the right of the state of Israel to exist and renounces terrorism.
Accords of Oslo
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authori.
Accords of Oslo
Yasser Arafat & Yitzhak Rabin sign the Oslo Accords.
Accords of Oslo
Yasser Arafat & Yitzhak Rabin sign the Oslo Accords. The Israeli Government recognizes the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people while the PLO recognizes the right of the state of Israel to exist and renounces terrorism. Provides for elections in Palestinian controlled areas
Election
In order that the Palestinians should govern themselves according to democratic principles, free and general political elections would be held for the Council
Election
Provides for elections in Palestinian controlled areas
Independence of Palestine
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authori
Rule of Gaza
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authority. Leaders of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) signed the Oslo Accords calling for Palestinian administration of the Gaza Strip, implemented in May 1994
Rule of West Bank
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authori
Cup Winners' Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Parma to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Gaza Jericho Agreement
Abbas supports implementation of the Gaza Jericho Agreement under the Oslo process
Gaza Jericho Agreement
Supports the agreement establishing Palestinian self-government in Gaza and Jericho.
Gaza Jericho Agreement
Signs the Gaza Jericho Agreement implementing the first stage of Palestinian self-government.
Gaza Jericho Agreement
Supports negotiations implementing the first stage of Palestinian self-government.
Independence of Palestine
Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
International Accord at Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Palestinian Authority
Signs the Gaza-Jericho self-rule accord with Rabin, setting out the first transfer of authority to Palestinian administration.
Palestinian Authority
Signs the Gaza-Jericho Agreement providing for Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian self-rule in Gaza and Jericho.
PNA
The Palestinian National Authority is created to administer areas handed over to Palestinian rule
Rule of Gaza
The Palestinian National Authority is created to administer areas handed over to Palestinian rule. Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
Rule of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Rule of Jericho
Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
Rule of Jericho
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Grateful When You're Dead
Kula Shaker enter the UK Top Forty with Grateful When You're Dead during their rapid 1996 breakthrough.
Lost Cat Single
Catatonia's Lost Cat reaches the UK singles chart during the band's early breakthrough period.
Sale of the Century Top Ten
Sale of the Century reaches number ten on the UK singles chart, giving Sleeper a Top Ten hit.
Outeniqua Talks with Kabila
Meets Laurent Kabila aboard the South African ship Outeniqua during Nelson Mandela's unsuccessful mediation effort.
START II
Putin signs the resolution of ratification for START II and its extension protocol, the legislation makes exchange of the instruments of ratification (required to bring the Treaty into force) contingent on US ratification of the 1997 extension protocol
2002 FA Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores from distance to give Arsenal the lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
2002 FA Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea.
Champions League Semi-Final Victory
Porto defeat Deportivo La Coruna to reach the Champions League final.
Dialogue Endorsement
The Dalai Lama endorses renewed contact between his envoys and Chinese officials.
La Liga Title-Clinching Winner
Scores the late winning goal against Osasuna that mathematically secures the league title.
Talks with Dalai Lama Envoys
Chinese officials meet representatives of the Dalai Lama after international calls for dialogue.
Thirty-First La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their thirty-first Spanish league championship.
Gravity Probe B Results
Announces final Gravity Probe B results confirming geodetic precession and frame dragging around Earth.
Election as Mayor
Burnham wins the first directly elected Greater Manchester mayoral contest.
Rangers Manager Appointment
Is appointed Rangers manager in his first senior managerial role.
Roma Appointment
Roma announce Mourinho as head coach for the following season.
Thirty-Sixth La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their thirty-sixth Spanish league championship.
Births on May 4
Birth of Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak
Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak is born in Kafr el-Meselha in Monufia Governorate.
Deaths on May 4
Death of Fateh Ali Tippu
Tipu Sultan is killed while defending Srirangapatna during the final assault on 4 May 1799.
Death of Fedor von Bock
Death of Fedor von Bock during an Allied raid on Hamburg
Death of Josip Broz Tito
Death of Josip Broz Tito
Death of Josip Broz Tito
Death of Josip Broz Tito, leaves a power vacuum that threatens the unity of Yugoslavia
Battles on May 4
Battle of Tewkesbury
Captured in battle by the Yorkists
Battle of Tewkesbury
Margaret of Anjou had returned to England with Anne Neville and Prince Edward in April, bringing additional troops. At the Battle of Tewkesbury, Edward IV crushed this last Lancastrian army. Prince Edward was killed in or shortly after the battle, and Anne Neville was taken prisoner
Battle of Convoy ONS5
Twelve ships are sunk with the loss of two U-boats
Coronations on May 4
Coronation
Richard III enters London with Edward V for his coronation
Coronation
Richard III enters London with Edward V for his coronation