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Created Earl of Chester
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November 24 in History
This permanent archive page contains 142 World History Database records for November 24, spanning 1312 to 2020. Recorded topics include Peerage; Coronation; Death of Catherine of Aragon.
Total: 142Events: 118Births: 5Deaths: 4Battles: 14Coronations: 1Countries: 25
Events on November 24
Cardinal Pole Returns
Cardinal Pole returns to England as papal legate.
Papal Legate Arrives
Pole arrives as papal legate to restore England to Roman obedience
Imperial Army
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
Imperial Army
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
Popish Plot
Titus Oates joins forces with Israel Tonge to invent the story of the Popish Plot. Claims that there is a Jesuit-guided plan to assassinate Charles II to hasten the succession of the Catholic James, duke of York, later James II
Defection to William of Orange
Leaves James II's army during the night of 23-24 November and joins William of Orange at Axminster.
Siege of Berlin
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Calendar
Helped design the calendar which is adopted by the Convention. A "natural" calendar of 12 months of 30 days with names reflecting the climate
Calendar
Helped design the calendar which is adopted by the Convention. A "natural" calendar of 12 months of 30 days with names reflecting the climate.
Chief Minister
Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia
Exclusion of House of Orange
Presides when the National Congress excludes the House of Orange-Nassau from the Belgian throne.
Convention
The South Carolina Convention passes an ordinance repealing the Tariff Acts of 28 & 32
Legislation
The South Carolina Convention passes an ordinance repealing the Tariff Acts of 28 & 32
First Supporting Men Turn Back
Day is ordered back toward Cape Evans after the motor party has completed its supporting role.
Jehu Pony Put Down
Oates's transport group loses the weakened pony Jehu as the southward journey continues.
Alliance Austria and Serbia and Russia and France
Austria denounces Serbian gains in the Balkans; Russia and France backed Serbia while Italy and Germany backed Austria
Symphony No 5 Final Version
Conducts the first performance of the final version of Symphony No 5 in Helsinki.
Colorado River Compact
The Colorado River Compact for construction of the Hoover Dam splits the river basin into upper and lower halves with the states within each region deciding how the water would be divided
Government Statement
Presents his government's program and adopts the previous cabinet's reparations note as the basis of policy.
Hoover Dam
The Colorado River Compact for construction of the Hoover Dam splits the river basin into upper and lower halves with the states within each region deciding how the water would be divided
Reparations Moratorium Policy
Adopts the previous government's request for a three-to-four-year reparations moratorium while seeking foreign credit and currency stabilization.
Germany & Japan argree to make common cause against Communism
Germany & Japan argree to make "common cause" against Communism
End of Paul van Zeeland Government
The Paul van Zeeland Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Paul-Emile Janson Government
Begins the Paul-Emile Janson Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Capture of Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders in Chief of the Armed Forces to occupy Danzig
Invasion of Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders of the Armed Forces for the occupation of Danzig
Invasion of Poland
Issues a directive to the Commanders in Chief of the Armed Forces to occupy Danzig
Rule of Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders of the Armed Forces for the occupation of Danzig
Siege of Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders in Chief of the Armed Forces to occupy Danzig
Mobilization
The armed forces are ordered to be ready for the occupation of Danzig
Rule of Danzig
The armed forces are ordered to be ready for the occupation of Danzig
Second Tatarescu Government
Tatarescu returns as prime minister and attempts to preserve Romanian neutrality.
Alliance Adolf Hitler and Axis Powers
Slovakia joins the Axis Powers
Bristol Blitz
German bombing causes severe damage across Bristol.
Pact between Germany, Italy, Japan and Slovakia
Slovakia joins the Tripartite Pact
Commander of Eighth Army
Appointed Commander of the Eighth Army by Auchinleck
Commander of Eighth Army
Appointed Commander of the Eighth Army by Auchinleck
Dash to the Wire
Reaches the frontier causing great confusion among the Allied Eighth Army. Breaks out from Tobruk to the Egyptiann border
Invasion of Russia
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
Operation Case Blue
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
Operation Little Saturn
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
Operation Uranus
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
Red Army
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
Siege of Rhzev
The Russians lose 42,000 men. The 4th Battle for Rhzev begins
Unternehmen Blau
The 4th Battle for Rhzev begins
BBC Resignation
Resigns from the BBC.
Bombing of Berlin
Berlin reported as "sea of flames", up to 10,000 dead
Bombing of Berlin
Berlin reported as "sea of flames", up to 10,000 dead
Conference of Cairo
Confirms British committment to Overlord at the Cairo Conference
Conference of Cairo
Japan will lose Pacific Islands seized since the beginning of World War I
Conference of Cairo
Operation Buccaner is agreed at the Cairo Conference
Conference of Cairo
Stalin turns down the invitation to appear at the Cairo Conference
Conference of Cairo
Japan will lose Pacific Islands seized since the beginning of World War I. It is agreed to restore all territory lost by the Republic of China. 1st day of bi-lateral talks between Britain & the USA
Conference of Cairo
1st day of bi-lateral talks between Britain & the USA
Invasion of Andaman Islands
An attack on the Andaman Islands to coincide with a Chinese attack on Burma is agreed
Invasion of Burma
An attack on the Andaman Islands to coincide with a Chinese attack on Burma is agreed
Operation Buccaneer
Operation Buccaner is agreed at the Cairo Conference. An attack on the Andaman Islands to coincide with a Chinese attack on Burma is agreed
Operation Overlord
Confirms British committment to Overlord at the Cairo Conference
Tehran Strategic Assessment at Cairo
Deane reports Soviet attitudes and likely strategic aims to the United States Joint Chiefs before the Tehran meeting.
Bombing of Tokyo
Leads the 73rd Wing against the Musashimo engine plant at Tokyo
Capture of Strasburg
The Allies capture Strasburg
Resignation over Frontier Settlement
Mikolajczyk resigns after failing to win cabinet support for a territorial compromise with the Soviet Union involving the Curzon Line.
Execution
Surrenders to the newly restored Norwegian Government then tried & executed
Military Coup
The armed forces overthrew President Romulo Gallegos and installed a military junta.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of the Military Junta of Venezuela after the overthrow of Romulo Gallegos
Invasion of Korea
Flies to North Korea to supervise the drive to the River Yalu
Arrest of Jack Ruby
Arrested for the assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald
Assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald
When Ruby was arrested immediately after the shooting, he told several witnesses that he helped the city of Dallas "redeem" itself in the eyes of the public, and that Oswalds death would spare Jacqueline Kennedy the ordeal of appearing at Oswalds trial. Carlin phones Ruby for him to wire her $25, had she not phoned, Ruby would not have been in downtown Dallas. Assassinates Lee Harvey Oswald
Capitol Procession
Mrs. Kennedy accompanied the Kennedy family during ceremonies transferring President Kennedy's casket from the White House to the United States Capitol.
Capitol Rotunda Ceremony
Jacqueline Kennedy attended the ceremony as President Kennedy's casket was placed in the Capitol Rotunda to lie in state.
Final Interrogation Extended
Fritz continued questioning beyond the planned transfer time because Oswald was still answering some questions and investigators hoped to obtain further information.
Hammond Stay
Ferrie drove to Hammond, Louisiana, and spent the night with a friend before surrendering to the New Orleans District Attorney's office the next day.
Hidell Identity Challenged
Fritz confronted Oswald again with the Alek J. Hidell identification card while investigators examined the relationship between the alias and weapons purchases.
Johnson Vietnam Policy Conference
At President Johnson's early Vietnam policy conference, McCone gave a less optimistic assessment than other officials and questioned favorable forecasts from Saigon.
Lying in State Departure
Mrs. Kennedy departed the Capitol with members of the Kennedy family after the formal lying-in-state ceremony.
Martin Allegation Notification
While returning toward New Orleans, Ferrie learned from attorney G. Wray Gill that Jack Martin had implicated him in the Kennedy assassination.
Marxist Beliefs and Cuba
Fritz questioned Oswald about communism and Marxism; Oswald described his political views and discussed his Fair Play for Cuba position.
Marxist Beliefs Questioned
Fritz asked whether Oswald was a Communist; Oswald described himself instead as a Marxist and discussed his Fair Play for Cuba views.
Note Memorandum Destroyed
Hosty later stated that a memorandum concerning Oswald's note was destroyed along with the original note after Oswald's death.
Pago Club Visit
After midnight, Ruby visited the Pago Club, ordered a Coke, and questioned why the establishment remained open while the city mourned President Kennedy.
Photograph Location Questioned
During the final morning interrogation, Fritz repeatedly asked Oswald to identify where the backyard rifle photograph had been taken, but Oswald refused.
Police Basement Transfer
Dallas police brought Oswald into the basement on November 24 for his announced transfer to the county jail.
Return to Residence
After returning to New Orleans, Ferrie sent Alvin Beauboeuf into his residence, where authorities had detained Beauboeuf and Ferrie's roommate Layton Martens.
Shooting by Jack Ruby
Jack Ruby shot Oswald in the Dallas police basement at about 11:21 a.m. on November 24, 1963, during his transfer to the county jail.
Sunday Final Custody Questioning
Oswald was brought from jail to Fritz's office for the final questioning session attended by Dallas detectives and federal investigators before the planned transfer.
Sunday Final Interrogation
Oswald underwent a final period of questioning on November 24 before his planned transfer from the city jail to the county jail.
Second Mobutu Coup
Mobutu removes Kasa-Vubu and assumes the presidency in a bloodless military coup.
Apollo 12 Splashdown
Returns to Earth with Conrad and Gordon after the second crewed lunar landing mission.
United States Ratifies NPT
Ratifies the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty for the United States.
Speech
Makes maiden speech on the 2nd reading of the Civil Aviation Bill
Constitution of Great Britain
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
Constitution of Great Britain
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
Independence of Great Britain
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
Independence of Rhodesia
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
Muswell Hillbillies
The Kinks release Muswell Hillbillies.
Strategic Offensive Arms Joint Statement
Issues a joint statement with Gerald Ford setting prospective limits on strategic nuclear delivery systems.
Vladivostok SALT Framework
Agrees with Gerald Ford on a framework for a future SALT II treaty.
Bollocks Trial
Successfully defends Virgin Records in the obscenity case over the album title Never Mind the Bollocks.
Blondes Have More Fun
Releases Blondes Have More Fun, his most disco-influenced late-1970s album.
Military Government
Padilla removes Pereda and promises elections leading toward civilian rule.
Budget
Pensions and social security rise below inflation; National Insurance and North Sea oil taxation rise.
Inflation
Pensions and social security will increase by 1% less than inflation
National Insurance
Howe announces higher National Insurance contributions as part of the Government's fiscal measures in November 1980.
North Sea Oil Tax
Howe announces additional taxation on North Sea oil interests in the November 1980 economic statement.
Public Expenditure
Backs further restraint in public expenditure during the autumn statement.
Taxation
A new tax is introduced on North Sea oil
Armament
Russia to increase sub missiles in response to US missiles in Europe
Constitution of Ireland
Irish voters approve end to constitutional ban on divorce
Uranium Enrichment
Talks between Iran and three EU members, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, result in a compromise.
Uranium Enrichment Talks
Talks between Iran and three EU members, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, result in a compromise.
Invasion of Iraq
A brigade of 5,000 U.S. troops starts to leave Diyala Province, the first significant pullback of troops. Once the withdrawal is complete, there will be 157,000 soldiers in Iraq, from a high of 162,000
Temporary VAT Reduction
The Government announces a temporary reduction in VAT to support demand during recession.
Joint Plan of Action
Iran and the P5+1 agree to the Joint Plan of Action, which places temporary limits on enrichment while negotiations continue toward a comprehensive settlement.
Joint Plan of Action Second Extension
The parties extend the Joint Plan of Action again and retain its temporary enrichment restrictions during continued negotiations.
Sworn In as President
Mnangagwa is sworn in after returning from exile.
Re-Election
Wins a second presidential term.
Lunar Sample Return
China launches Chang'e 5 to collect lunar samples.
Births on November 24
Birth of Charles XI
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Birth of Charles XI
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Birth of son
Born as the son of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden
Birth of Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov
Birth of Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov
Birth of Fritz Erich von Manstein
Birth of Fritz Erich von Manstein
Deaths on November 24
Death of Catherine of Aragon
Death of Isabella of Castille, Catherines mother
Death of Isabella I the Catholic
Death of Isabella of Castille
Death of Vidkun Quisling
Death of Vidkun Quisling, executed
Death of Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald was declared dead at Parkland Memorial Hospital at 1:07 p.m. on November 24, 1963, after being shot by Jack Ruby.
Battles on November 24
Battle of Solway Moss
Benefits politically from the Scottish defeat and uses captured nobles to increase English pressure on Scotland.
Battle of Solway Moss
Does not fight at Solway Moss. His army suffers a humiliating defeat while he remains away from the battlefield, already ill.
Battle of Solway Moss
Leads much of the Scottish force before a disputed command change involving Oliver Sinclair. Leadership divisions contribute to the army's collapse, and Maxwell is captured.
Battle of Solway Moss
Leads about 500 English cavalry in repeated attacks on the Scottish flank, worsening confusion as the Scots attempt to deploy and withdraw.
Battle of Solway Moss
A royal command announcement naming Sinclair intensifies leadership divisions. He is captured with many nobles; around 1,200 Scots are taken, while other fugitives drown crossing the Esk.
Battle of Solway Moss
Commands about 3,000 English troops against a Scottish army of roughly 17,000–18,000; English cavalry and Scottish disorder turn the encounter into a rapid English victory.
Battle of Tuttlingen
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
Battle of Tuttlingen
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
Battle of Nyborg
Transports a Danish-Allied Army from Jutland to Fyn. Michael de Ruyter defeats the Swedish under Philip of Sulzbach
Battle of Gorlitz
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle of Gorlitz
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle of Hennersdorf
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle of Tsaribrod
Advances through Tsaribrod as Bulgarian forces carry the war into Serbia.
Battle of Tsaribrod
Loses the frontier position at Tsaribrod during the Bulgarian counteroffensive.
Coronations on November 24
Coronation
It was not until more than a year after their first child, Arthur, was born on September 20, 1486, that Elizabeth is crowned queen. Henry VII has Elizabeth crowned as his Queen Consort, eldest daughter of Edward IV