Rule of Mercia
Becomes overlord of Mercia after the Battle of Winwaed
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November 15 in History
This permanent archive page contains 162 World History Database records for November 15, spanning 655 to 2023. Recorded topics include Battle of Winwaed; Rule of Mercia; Unification.
Total: 162Events: 144Births: 4Deaths: 7Battles: 7Countries: 30
Events on November 15
Unification
Reunifies Northumbria after the Battle of Winwaed
Siege of Zara
Zara is besieged and captured
Morgarten Setback
The defeat of Frederick's brother Leopold at Morgarten weakened Habsburg military strength during the struggle with Louis IV.
Swiss Campaign
Leads Habsburg forces defeated by the Swiss at Morgarten.
Excommunication
Clement VII threatens Henry VIII with excommunication if he stays with Anne Boleyn
Election
Elected Member of Tables, a comittee set up to represent religious grievances
Agitators
Fairfax's authority is used at the Ware rendezvous to suppress Leveller-influenced Agitator resistance, restore Army discipline and end the immediate challenge to the Grandees
Army Council
Cromwell helps restore discipline at the Corkbush Field rendezvous after soldiers resist the Army Council's settlement, resulting in arrests and the execution of a mutineer
Corkbush Field Mutiny
Arnold is executed after soldiers at the Corkbush Field rendezvous resist the Army leadership and display papers supporting soldiers' rights and Leveller demands
Grandees
Cromwell helps enforce the Grandees' settlement at the Corkbush Field rendezvous, suppressing Leveller-influenced resistance and restoring discipline within the New Model Army
Levellers
Cromwell suppresses Leveller-influenced resistance at the Corkbush Field rendezvous, restoring Army discipline after soldiers reject the Grandees' settlement and display slogans for England's freedom and soldiers' rights
Constitution of England
Calls for the adoption of the Leveller programme. Calls for the trial of the King, the abolition of the Army
Remonstrance-Army
Introduces the Remonstrance of the Army to Parliament
Habenhausen
Forced to make peace, and concludes the "Peace of Habenhausen"
Siege of Bremen
Forced to make peace, and concludes the "Peace of Habenhausen"
Departure from the Netherlands
Leaves the Netherlands after the successful Meuse campaign and begins his journey back to England.
Capture of Carlisle
Carlisle surrenders without a shot being fired
Siege of Carlisle
Carlisle is captured by the Jacobites
Transfer of Bayeux Tapestry
Napoleon's government requested the embroidery for an exhibition at the Napoleon Museum in Paris.
Government Defeat
Loses a parliamentary vote that brings his ministry to an end.
Divorce Bill Editorial Note
Publishes an editorial note on the proposed Prussian divorce bill.
Constitution of Brazil
A military coup led by Deodoro da Fonseca overthrows Emperor Pedro II and declares Brazil a republic
Coup
A military coup led by Deodoro da Fonseca overthrows Emperor Pedro II and declares Brazil a republic
Coup
Planters & Liberals to unite & overthrow the monarchy. A military coup led by Deodoro da Fonseca overthrows Emperor Pedro II and declares Brazil a republic
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Brazil
Appointed provisional President of Brazil after the proclamation of the Republic
Scandal
Ruined by the OShea divorce case
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Armoured Train Ambush
Is captured after an armoured train is derailed.
Armoured Train Ambush
Haldane commands the troops aboard the armoured train ambushed and derailed near Chieveley.
Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Leaves Escourt in a train commanded by Captain Haldane to explore Boer positions
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Bakhtiari Agreement Signed
The D'Arcy syndicate concludes an agreement with Bakhtiari chiefs to facilitate operations in southwestern Persia.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
One Ton Depot Reached on Southern Journey
Scott's southbound party reaches One Ton Depot and rests the ponies before continuing.
Pony Condition at One Ton Depot
Oates assesses the ponies at One Ton Depot as the southern party prepares to continue.
Alliance Nicholas II and Austria
Austria denounces Serbian gains in the Balkans; Russia and France backed Serbia while Italy and Germany back Austria
Austria denounces Serbian gains in the Balkans
Austria denounces Serbian gains in the Balkans; Russia and France backed Serbia while Italy and Germany back Austria
Duma
The 4th & last Duma opens
Duma
The 4th & last Duma opens, 1912-1917
Search for Lawrence Oates
Keohane participates in the search for Oates, whose body is not found, while the party identifies evidence near his final route.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Resignation of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Churchill makes his resignation speech in Parliament
Agreement of Calais
As the Battle of the Somme comes to a bitterly cold end, a meeting is held between the Allied generals at Chantilly just outside Paris, a decision is reached by Generals Haig and Joffre that on the Western Front things would recommence in February
Western Front
As the Battle of the Somme comes to a bitterly cold end, a meeting is held between the Allied generals at Chantilly just outside Paris, a decision is reached by Generals Haig and Joffre that on the Western Front things would recommence in February
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Brazil
Appointed acting President of Brazil after Rodrigues Alves was unable to take office
First Assembly
Opens the first Assembly of the League in Geneva.
League Assembly
Serves as president of the first League Assembly.
BBC Station 5IT
Birmingham's 5IT station begins regular radio broadcasting.
General Election
Wins Nelson and Colne for Labour and enters the House of Commons.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Warwick and Leamington
Stands for Parliament in Warwick and Leamington during the general election
Currency Stabilisation
The Rentenmark is introduced at one trillion paper marks, stabilising the currency without gold convertibility.
Economy of Germany
A new currency, the Rentenmark, is introduced at the rate of 1 trillion (1,000,000,000,000) Papiermark for 1 Rentenmark. At that time, 1 U.S. dollar was equal to 4.2 Rentenmark
Rentenmark
One Rentenmark equals one trillion paper marks and is valued at 4.2 Rentenmarks per United States dollar.
Asteroid Belgica
Discovers the asteroid later numbered and named 1052 Belgica.
Discovery of 1052 Belgica
Adds a Belgian-named object to the catalogue of minor planets.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Chile
Takes office as elected president before the Socialist Republic movement removes him.
Africa Shell Sunk in Mozambique Channel
Graf Spee sinks the small British tanker Africa Shell in the Mozambique Channel after removing the crew.
Siege of Moscow
The Germans begin their 2nd offensive against Moscow
Capture of Derna
Helps capture Derna
Capture of Tobruk
Orders Church bells to be rung throughout England after the capture of Tobruk
AEAF HQ
The AEAF HQ takes control of the RAF Tactical Air Force & the Air Defence of Britain
Arctic Convoy
The 1st Arctic convoy since February sets sail
Invasion of Europe
An Allied Expeditionary force is formed for the invasion of Europe
National Assembly
Chiang convenes the National Assembly despite Communist and Democratic League opposition
National Assembly Boycott
Zhang Lan's Democratic League opposes the National Assembly held without full political agreement
National Assembly Convenes
The National Assembly convenes in Nanjing to consider a new constitutional framework for the Republic of China.
1st Sound Barrier
1st to break the sound barrier
Prime Minister of Canada
Becomes prime minister after Mackenzie King retires.
Execution
Godse & Apte are executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Execution
Godse & Apte are executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway
Liberal-Dem Party
The Liberal Party & the Japan Democratic Party form the Liberal-Democratic Party
Suez Canal
The United Nations forces arrive in Suez
UNEF Deployment Begins
Burns begins deploying UNEF contingents into Egypt to supervise the ceasefire and withdrawals.
United Nations Emergency Force
United Nations forces begin arriving in the Suez area to replace Anglo-French troops
Quarrymen
The Quarrymen are renamed Johnny and the Moondogs and fail an audition for "talent-show" Carroll Levis at Manchester Hippodrome
Quarrymen
The Quarrymen are renamed Johnny and the Moondogs and fail an audition for "talent-show" Carroll Levis at Manchester Hippodrome
Quarrymen
The Quarrymen are renamed Johnny and the Moondogs and fail an audition for "talent-show" Carroll Levis at Manchester Hippodrome
Polaris Patrol
USS George Washington begins the first Polaris deterrent patrol with nuclear armed submarine launched ballistic missiles
CIA Logging of FBI FPCC Submission
CIA counterintelligence liaison logged an FBI submission describing Oswald's New Orleans political activity and the Hidell identity used in FPCC material.
Marina Case Origin Transferred to Dallas
FBI correspondence transferred responsibility for the Marina Oswald case from New Orleans to Dallas, where Hosty was already handling related inquiries.
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his Ajax first-team debut against GVAV and scores in a 3-1 defeat.
Operation Arc Light
B-52s support US ground forces for the 1st time
Demonstrations
Moratorium demonstration of 500,000 in Washington DC
Loaded
Leaves the Velvet Underground before Loaded is released, ending his first period with the band.
MPR Legislative Elections
Voters select National Assembly members from a single ruling-party list.
Constitution of Great Britain
Douglas-Home opend talks with Ian Smith
Defence Ministry Ends
Ends his 2nd term as Minister of National Defence
Diplomatic Negotiations at Salisbury
Douglas-Home opens talks with Ian Smith
Homecoming
Produces Homecoming for America, beginning a successful collaboration with the folk-rock band.
Campaign Financing Public Hearings Continue
Leads another public session examining campaign financing and the committee's accumulated evidence about fundraising practices and political contributions.
Direct Grant Schools
Makes his final recorded Commons contribution during a debate on direct grant schools.
Prisoners of War
Egypt and Israel exchange prisoners of war after postwar negotiations.
Dockers
The dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius is kept
Reform of Monopolies
Higher unemployment & welfare benefits come into force. Accepts comprimise, dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius
Strike
Accepts comprimise, dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius
Anthony Blunt
Exposed as a former Soviet spy and stripped of his knighthood.
State Funeral of Leonid Brezhnev
Receives a state funeral in Moscow attended by Soviet officials and foreign leaders.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Signs the Anglo-Irish Agreement, giving the Irish Government a formal consultative role regarding Northern Ireland.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Tries to make the constitution more attractive to the Northern Irish Protestants. Signs an agreement in Belfast with Thatcher. Helps setup an Inter-Government Conference of ministers for a say in Northern Ireland
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Catholics, Protestants & the Republic have a say in Ulster
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Sets up an Inter-Government Conference of to give the Republic a say in North Ireland
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Signs an agreement in Belfast with Dr FitzGerald
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Signs power sharing agreement at Hillsborough with the Irish Government
Constitution of Ireland
Tries to make the constitution more attractive to the Northern Irish Protestants
Resignation of Ian Reginald Edward Gow
Resigns from the Government after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement
New Economic Mechanism
Announces market-oriented reforms at the fourth party congress
Automatic Spaceplane Landing
The achievement marks automatic spaceplane landing as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Buran Orbital Flight
Leads the Energia-Buran programme during its only orbital flight.
Declaration of Independence
The independent state of Palestine is declared
Independence of Palestine
The independent state of Palestine is declared
Palestinian Declaration of Independence
Proclaims Palestinian independence and accepts a diplomatic course during the First Intifada.
UN Negotiations
Khmer Rouge participate in UN-sponsored peace talks
Heads Russian Reform Government
Assumes leadership of the Russian government while launching the first post-Soviet market reform programme.
Market Reform Decree Package
Signs a package of presidential decrees and government orders intended to move Russia toward a market economy.
Black Sabbath
Iommi, Butler, and Appice back Ozzy Osbourne as part of what is billed as the singer's final live appearance
Mir Docking Module Installation
Supports robotic operations that deliver the Russian docking module, giving later Space Shuttles improved clearance when attaching to Mir.
SPDC Replaces SLORC
Military council is renamed State Peace and Development Council under Than Shwe
Captain
Following Kevin Keegans resignation as England manager in October, Beckham is promoted to team captain by the caretaker manager Peter Taylor, and then keeps the role under new manager Sven-Goran Eriksson
First International Appearance
Begins an international career spanning three major tournament victories.
Jharkhand State Created
The Bihar Reorganisation Act takes effect, establishing Jharkhand as a new state with Ranchi as its capital.
Spain Senior Debut
Makes his senior Spain debut against the Netherlands.
Nuclear Power
A confidential United Nations report is leaked, the report states that all nuclear materials within Iran have been accounted for and there is no evidence of any military nuclear program
Paris Agreement
Iran and the European three conclude the Paris Agreement, under which Iran continues a voluntary suspension of enrichment-related and reprocessing activities during negotiations.
Merkels first foreign trMerkel travels to Paris for a meeting with the
Merkels first foreign trMerkel travels to Paris for a meeting with the French president, Jacques Chirac, In his speech, Chirac emphasized the importance of the Franco-German Companionship for Europe
Nuclear Power
Ahmadinejad announces that "Today the Iranian nation possesses the full nuclear fuel cycle"
Progress
Rejoins Take That for Progress, the first album with the five-man line-up since 1995.
Agni-IV Test
Tessy Thomas leads the Agni-IV project as the missile completes a successful developmental test flight.
100 Caps
Wins 100th England international cap, has scored 44 goals, making him Englands ninth most-capped player and joint third-highest goalscorer
Brexit
Resigns as Brexit Secretary over the draft Withdrawal Agreement.
Agreement for Social Peace and New Constitution
Supports a political agreement establishing a process for drafting a new constitution.
Fuel Protests
Faces nationwide protests after fuel price rises.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Signs the bipartisan infrastructure law.
G20 Peace Formula Address
Addresses the G20 summit and presents a ten-point Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Xi Jinping Meeting
Meets Xi Jinping during the APEC summit.
Births on November 15
Birth of Frederick William Herschel
Birth of Frederick William Herschel
Birth of Erwin von Rommel
Birth of Erwin von Rommel, Heidenheim near Ulm in Wurttemberg
Birth of Aneurin Bevan
Birth of Aneurin Bevan in Tredegar, Monmouthshire.
Birth of James Graham Ballard
Birth of James Graham Ballard
Deaths on November 15
Death of William Beauchamp
Death of William Beauchamp, 3rd Earl of Warwick
Death of Johannes Kepler
Death of Johannes Kepler
Death of Cixi
Death of Cixi
Death of Edwin Samuel Montagu
Death of Edwin Samuel Montagu
Death of Narayan Apte
Death of Narayan Apte, executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Death of Nathuram Godse
Death of Nathuram Godse, executed for the assassination of Gandhi
Death of Jean Gabin
Death of Jean Gabin
Battles on November 15
Battle of Winwaed
Defeats & kills Penda of Mercia. Becomes Bretwalda & King of a reunited Northumbria & becomes overlord of Mercia
Battle of Winwaed
Killed by King Oswy while invading Bernicia. Killed at the Battle of Winwaed. Defeated & killed by King Oswy
Battle of Morgarten
Leopold, Frederick's brother, is defeated by the Swiss Confederates.
Battle of Speyerbach
Tallard defeats a relief army at Speyerbach during operations around Landau.
Battle of Speyerbach
Tallard defeats the Allied relief army at Speyerbach.
Battle of Arcole
Fights at the Battle of Arcole in Italy
Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
Kondo leads a renewed Japanese bombardment force that is defeated by American battleships near Guadalcanal.