Pope
Appointed Pope, Cardinal Giulo de Medici
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November 19 in History
This permanent archive page contains 156 World History Database records for November 19, spanning 1523 to 2024. Recorded topics include Pope; Papal Bull; Birth of Robert Devereux.
Total: 156Events: 140Births: 3Deaths: 2Battles: 11Countries: 35
Events on November 19
Papal Bull
Issues the Laetare Jerusalem summoning a general council to unite against Turkey
Law of Chords
In the same letter, Galileo formulates the law of chords concerning descent times along chords of a vertical circle.
Pendulum Isochronism Letter
Galileo writes to Guidobaldo del Monte describing his principle that pendulums of equal length have approximately equal periods.
Colonel of the Royal Dragoons
Appointed colonel of the Royal Regiment of Dragoons.
Royal Session on Loans
Louis XVI held a royal session of the Parlement of Paris as the crown sought registration of new loans to stabilize state finances.
Treaty of Jays Treaty
Settles disputes between the United States & Britain
Invasion of Portugal
Begins the invasion of Portugal
Saint Petersburg Flood
Responds to the catastrophic Saint Petersburg flood, which causes widespread destruction and loss of life.
Constitution of Bolivia
Bolivar's constitution establishing a powerful lifetime presidency is promulgated in Bolivia.
Reballion of Rebels in Bengal
Killed by Government troops as the rising against Hindu rule is put down
Reballion of Rebels in Narkelberia
Titu Mir is killed when British forces storm his fortified bamboo stronghold at Narkelberia.
University of Chile
Establishes the University of Chile as a national institution of higher education.
Poet Laureate
After William Wordsworths death in 1850, and Samuel Rogers refusal, Tennyson was appointed to the position of Poet Laureate, which he held until his own death in 1892, by far the longest tenure of any laureate
Letter to Abraham Lincoln on Re-Election
Drafts an International Workingmen's Association address congratulating Abraham Lincoln on his re-election.
Rupert Land Purchase
Arranges transfer of Rupert Land from the Hudson Bay Company.
Bulgarian Victory at Slivnitsa
Secures a decisive Bulgarian victory over the invading Serbian army.
Bulgarian Victory at Slivnitsa
Orders a retreat after Serbian attacks fail at Slivnitsa.
Invasion of Bulgaria
Bulgarians, led by Stefan Stambolov, repulse a larger Serbian invasion force at Slivnitsa
Mafeking Command Transfer
Cronje leaves the Mafeking siege area, after which local command passes to General Snyman.
Siege Command at Mafeking
Snyman assumes command of the Boer forces maintaining the siege of Mafeking after Cronje departs.
South Pole
A second attempt with a team, consisting of Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, and Amundsen himself, depart taking four sledges and 52 dogs
South Pole
A second attempt with a team, consisting of Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, and Amundsen himself, depart taking four sledges and 52 dogs
South Pole
A second attempt with a team, consisting of Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, and Amundsen himself, depart taking four sledges and 52 dogs
South Pole
A second attempt with a team, consisting of Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, and Amundsen himself, depart taking four sledges and 52 dogs
South Pole
A second attempt with a team, consisting of Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, and Amundsen himself, depart taking four sledges and 52 dogs
Maude and Primrose Tribute Delivered
Pays parliamentary tribute after the deaths of General Stanley Maude and Neil Primrose.
Release from Bykhov
Is released after the Bolshevik seizure of power.
Unified Allied Strategy Defended
Argues that stronger coordination among the Allies is essential to the conduct of the war.
Health of Adolf Hitler
Leaves hospital & returns via Berlin to Munich
League of Nations
The United States Senate refuses to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, making it invalid in the United States and effectively hamstringing the nascent League of Nations envisioned by Wilson
League of Nations
The US fails to ratify the Treaty of Versailles and join the League of Nations
Ratification Fight
Leads Senate opposition to Versailles and League membership.
Treaty of Versailles
The Senate refuses to ratify Versailles, keeping the United States outside the League.
Treaty of Versailles
The Senate refuses to ratify Versailles, keeping the United States outside the League.
Caliphate
The Crown Prince is elected Caliph by the Turkish National Assembly at Ankara
National Assembly
The Crown Prince is elected Caliph by the Turkish National Assembly at Ankara
Succession
The Crown Prince is elected Caliph by the Turkish National Assembly at Ankara
Iron and Steel Industry
Contributes to Commons discussion of conditions in the iron and steel industry.
Imperial Conference
Helps secure recognition of Dominion equality in the Balfour Declaration.
Strike
Last day of the Miners strike, forced back on the employers terms
Arsenal FC
Makes debut for Arsenal
Capture of Tsitsihar
Japanese forces occupy Tsitsihar during the expansion of the Manchurian campaign.
Trial
Alfonso XIII is condemned in absentia
Election
The Republican Action Party wins just 8 seats during a massive swing to the right
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
Halifax Mission to Germany
Supports Lord Halifax's visit to Germany and direct discussions with Hitler as part of the government's search for a wider European settlement.
Birmingham Blitz
A major German air raid causes extensive deaths and destruction across Birmingham.
Invasion of Russia
Kleists leading divisions begin to reach Rostov-on-Don
Operation Barbarossa
Kleists leading divisions begin to reach Rostov-on-Don
Afrika Korps
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
Afrika Korps
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
Fifth Panzer Army
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
Fourth Panzer Army
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
Fourth Panzer Army
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Fourth Panzer Army
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad
Fourth Panzer Army
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
Invasion of Russia
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
Invasion of Russia
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Invasion of Russia
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city
Invasion of Russia
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
Invasion of Russia
The Soviet counter-offensive at Stalingrad compelled von Richthofen to once more withdraw his units north to the Volga and bring an end to the aerial offensive
Invasion of Russia
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
Operation Case Blue
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
Operation Case Blue
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Operation Case Blue
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city
Operation Case Blue
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
Operation Case Blue
The Soviet counter-offensive at Stalingrad compelled von Richthofen to once more withdraw his units north to the Volga and bring an end to the aerial offensive
Operation Case Blue
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
Operation Uranus
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
Operation Uranus
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Operation Uranus
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad
Operation Uranus
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
Red Army
The Red Army begins to encircle the German forces besieging Stalingrad
Sixth Army
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
Sixth Army
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Sixth Army
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city
Sixth Army
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
Sixth Army
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
XC Army Corps
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
Army Chief of Staff Designation
Designated Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
General Election
Groza's communist-led bloc claims victory in a heavily manipulated election.
General Election - General Election
Groza's communist-led bloc claims victory in a heavily manipulated election.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Petru Groza: Groza's communist-led bloc claims victory in a heavily manipulated election.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Groza's communist-led bloc claims victory in a heavily manipulated election.
United Nations Membership
Afghanistan is admitted to the United Nations.
Peerage
Created Duke of Edinburgh
End of Second Einar Gerhardsen Government
The Second Einar Gerhardsen Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Historical Analysis
Kerensky participates in historical analysis during his political career.
Oscar Torp Government
Begins the Oscar Torp Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Greek Rally Government Formed
Papagos forms a majority government after the Greek Rally wins the election.
Big Brothers Referral
The court continued Lee's parole and directed his probation officer to contact the Big Brothers counseling service for possible assistance.
Coalition Minister
Enters the coalition government under Souvanna Phouma
First Coalition Government
Forms a coalition including Pathet Lao ministers
Amnesty International
Benenson stumbles across an article in The Daily Telegraph about two Portuguese students imprisoned for a simple toast to freedom while riding the tube, Enraged at the injustice, Benenson begins an international organisation
Resignation after Border War
General P. N. Thapar leaves office as Army chief after the severe reverses suffered during the border war.
Lee Oswald Case Origin Transferred to Dallas
FBI correspondence changed the office of origin for the Lee Harvey Oswald investigation from New Orleans to Dallas.
Motorcade Route
The motorcade route is published is published in both Dallas newspapers. The motorcade route is described in both Dallas newspapers
Till the End of the Day
The Kinks release Till the End of the Day.
Broadcast
Wilson explains devaluation to the public and argues that the domestic value of money has not fallen by the same proportion.
PAVN
Nov 19-Nov 23, The People's Army, PAVN, is defeated by the US
Military Committee Government
Traore establishes the Military Committee for National Liberation as Mali's governing authority.
Military Coup against Modibo Keita
Traore leads the coup that removes President Modibo Keita from power.
Apollo 12 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 12 EVA.
Apollo 12 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 12 moonwalk.
Apollo 12 Command Module Solo Orbit
Pilots Yankee Clipper alone while Conrad and Bean explore the lunar surface.
Apollo 12 First EVA
Explores the Ocean of Storms with Conrad during Apollo 12's first lunar surface excursion.
Apollo 12 First Moonwalk
Begins Apollo 12's first lunar surface excursion after the pinpoint landing near Surveyor 3.
Apollo 12 Landing
Walks on the Moon during Apollo 12.
Apollo 12 Lunar Orbit
Remains in lunar orbit during the Apollo 12 landing.
Apollo 12 Lunar Sampling
Collects lunar surface samples and photographs the landing area during the first EVA.
Apollo 12 Pinpoint Landing
Pilots Intrepid to a precise landing near the Surveyor 3 spacecraft in the Ocean of Storms.
Apollo 12 Solar Wind Composition Deployment
Deploys the Apollo 12 Solar Wind Composition foil on the lunar surface so particles in the solar wind can be collected for return to Earth.
Apollo 12 Solar Wind Spectrometer Operations
Helps deploy the Apollo 12 surface experiment package containing the Solar Wind Spectrometer, which measures the energy, density and direction of arriving solar-wind particles.
Apollo 12 Television Camera Failure
Accidentally points the surface television camera toward the Sun, ending its useful transmission.
Pluto
Infrared photometry provides evidence that methane frost is a dominant reflective material on Pluto's surface.
Pluto
Methane-frost observations imply Pluto has a comparatively high albedo and a diameter smaller than earlier estimates.
Visit to Jerusalem
Begins a historic visit to Jerusalem and addresses the Israeli parliament.
Hostage Releases
Iran begins releasing some women and African American hostages while most embassy captives remain detained
Coda
Releases Coda, collecting unreleased Led Zeppelin studio material.
Come Dancing
The Kinks release Come Dancing in Britain.
Conference of Geneva
1st meets President Reagan, later describes him as a "political dinosaur"
Civic Forum
Helps found Civic Forum during the revolution.
Public Against Violence
Helps lead Slovakia's Velvet Revolution movement.
Maastricht Economic Portfolio
Assumes responsibility for Denmark's economic policy during the negotiations seeking a Maastricht solution after Anders Fogh Rasmussen leaves government.
NGC 4261 Black Hole Disk
Hubble reveals a disk of material in the core of NGC 4261 that appears to feed a massive central black hole.
Election
Chissanos party, the Frelimo Party, win the 1st mult-party elections in Mozambique
Election
Former Polish communist apparatchik Aleksandr Kwasniewski wins the presidency having used slick western-style campaign tactics to gain a narrow victory over Lech Walesa
Election
Former Polish communist apparatchik Aleksandr Kwasniewski wins the presidency having used slick western-style campaign tactics to gain a narrow victory over Lech Walesa
Swing When You're Winning
Releases Swing When You're Winning, a standards album inspired by swing and big-band entertainment.
UN Security Council Resolution 1515
Sees the Council endorse the Quartet Road Map for a two-state solution
Bernabeu Standing Ovation
Scores twice in a 3-0 Clasico victory and receives applause from sections of the Madrid crowd.
Government Report
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
Nuclear Power
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
United Nations
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
Premier Appointed
Easton Taylor-Farrell becomes Premier after the MCAP election victory
Booker Prize
Wins the Booker Prize for Shuggie Bain.
DESI Full Shape Gravity Test
Zarrouk co-leads DESI's full-shape analysis testing general relativity on cosmic scales and limiting modified-gravity alternatives to dark energy.
Births on November 19
Birth of Robert Devereux
Birth of Robert Devereux, son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex
Birth of Charles I
Birth of Charles I, son of James I of England & Queen Anne of Denmark
Birth of Adge Cutler
Birth of Adge Cutler, later associated with Bristol folk music.
Deaths on November 19
Death of Tomitaro Horii
Horii dies while attempting to cross the flooded Kumusi River during the Japanese retreat in New Guinea.
Death of Mike Nichols
Death of Mike Nichols
Battles on November 19
Battle of Slivnitsa
Bulgarians, led by Stefan Stambolov, repulse a larger Serbian invasion force at Slivnitsa
Battle of Slivnitsa
Defeated in battle, eastern Roumelia is annexed by Bulgaria
Battle of Stalingrad
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
Battle of Stalingrad
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Battle of Stalingrad
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city. Hitler forbids any retreat or surrender, they are "liquidated" by 25 January 1943
Battle of Stalingrad
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
Battle of Stalingrad
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
Battle of Stalingrad
The Red Army begins to encircle the German forces besieging Stalingrad
Battle of Stalingrad
Leads the attack on the north & south flanks of the Germans
Battle of Dak To
Blunts North Vietnam's penetration into the Southern Highlands
Battle of Dak To
Nov 19-Nov 23, The People's Army, PAVN, is defeated by the US