1312
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Created Earl of Chester
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Created Earl of Chester
Cardinal Pole returns to England as papal legate.
Pole arrives as papal legate to restore England to Roman obedience
Charles commissioner try to close the Assembly but they are ignored
Charles commissioner try to close the Assembly but they are ignored
The episcopacy is abolished
Tries to close the General Assembly but is ignored & episcopacy is abolished
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
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
Leaves James II's army during the night of 23-24 November and joins William of Orange at Axminster.
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Helped design the calendar which is adopted by the Convention. A "natural" calendar of 12 months of 30 days with names reflecting the climate
Helped design the calendar which is adopted by the Convention. A "natural" calendar of 12 months of 30 days with names reflecting the climate.
Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia
Presides when the National Congress excludes the House of Orange-Nassau from the Belgian throne.
The South Carolina Convention passes an ordinance repealing the Tariff Acts of 28 & 32
The South Carolina Convention passes an ordinance repealing the Tariff Acts of 28 & 32
Day is ordered back toward Cape Evans after the motor party has completed its supporting role.
Oates's transport group loses the weakened pony Jehu as the southward journey continues.
Austria denounces Serbian gains in the Balkans; Russia and France backed Serbia while Italy and Germany backed Austria
Conducts the first performance of the final version of Symphony No 5 in Helsinki.
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
Presents his government's program and adopts the previous cabinet's reparations note as the basis of policy.
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
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
The Paul van Zeeland Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Begins the Paul-Emile Janson Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Issues a directive to the Commanders in Chief of the Armed Forces to occupy Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders of the Armed Forces for the occupation of Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders in Chief of the Armed Forces to occupy Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders of the Armed Forces for the occupation of Danzig
Issues a directive to the Commanders in Chief of the Armed Forces to occupy Danzig
The armed forces are ordered to be ready for the occupation of Danzig
The armed forces are ordered to be ready for the occupation of Danzig
Tatarescu returns as prime minister and attempts to preserve Romanian neutrality.
Slovakia joins the Axis Powers
German bombing causes severe damage across Bristol.
Slovakia joins the Tripartite Pact
Appointed Commander of the Eighth Army by Auchinleck
Appointed Commander of the Eighth Army by Auchinleck
Reaches the frontier causing great confusion among the Allied Eighth Army. Breaks out from Tobruk to the Egyptiann border
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
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
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
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
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
The Russians lose 42,000 men. The 4th Battle for Rhzev begins
The 4th Battle for Rhzev begins
Resigns from the BBC.
Berlin reported as "sea of flames", up to 10,000 dead
Berlin reported as "sea of flames", up to 10,000 dead
Confirms British committment to Overlord at the Cairo Conference
Japan will lose Pacific Islands seized since the beginning of World War I
Operation Buccaner is agreed at the Cairo Conference
Stalin turns down the invitation to appear at the Cairo Conference
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
1st day of bi-lateral talks between Britain & the USA
An attack on the Andaman Islands to coincide with a Chinese attack on Burma is agreed
An attack on the Andaman Islands to coincide with a Chinese attack on Burma is agreed
Operation Buccaner is agreed at the Cairo Conference. An attack on the Andaman Islands to coincide with a Chinese attack on Burma is agreed
Confirms British committment to Overlord at the Cairo Conference
Deane reports Soviet attitudes and likely strategic aims to the United States Joint Chiefs before the Tehran meeting.
Leads the 73rd Wing against the Musashimo engine plant at Tokyo
The Allies capture Strasburg
Mikolajczyk resigns after failing to win cabinet support for a territorial compromise with the Soviet Union involving the Curzon Line.
Surrenders to the newly restored Norwegian Government then tried & executed
The armed forces overthrew President Romulo Gallegos and installed a military junta.
Appointed President of the Military Junta of Venezuela after the overthrow of Romulo Gallegos
Flies to North Korea to supervise the drive to the River Yalu
Arrested for the 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
Mrs. Kennedy accompanied the Kennedy family during ceremonies transferring President Kennedy's casket from the White House to the United States Capitol.
Jacqueline Kennedy attended the ceremony as President Kennedy's casket was placed in the Capitol Rotunda to lie in state.
Fritz continued questioning beyond the planned transfer time because Oswald was still answering some questions and investigators hoped to obtain further information.
Fritz confronted Oswald again with the Alek J. Hidell identification card while investigators examined the relationship between the alias and weapons purchases.
At President Johnson's early Vietnam policy conference, McCone gave a less optimistic assessment than other officials and questioned favorable forecasts from Saigon.
Mrs. Kennedy departed the Capitol with members of the Kennedy family after the formal lying-in-state ceremony.
Fritz questioned Oswald about communism and Marxism; Oswald described his political views and discussed his Fair Play for Cuba position.
Fritz asked whether Oswald was a Communist; Oswald described himself instead as a Marxist and discussed his Fair Play for Cuba views.
Hosty later stated that a memorandum concerning Oswald's note was destroyed along with the original note after Oswald's death.
After midnight, Ruby visited the Pago Club, ordered a Coke, and questioned why the establishment remained open while the city mourned President Kennedy.
During the final morning interrogation, Fritz repeatedly asked Oswald to identify where the backyard rifle photograph had been taken, but Oswald refused.
Dallas police brought Oswald into the basement on November 24 for his announced transfer to the county jail.
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.
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.
Oswald underwent a final period of questioning on November 24 before his planned transfer from the city jail to the county jail.
Mobutu removes Kasa-Vubu and assumes the presidency in a bloodless military coup.
Returns to Earth with Conrad and Gordon after the second crewed lunar landing mission.
Ratifies the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty for the United States.
Makes maiden speech on the 2nd reading of the Civil Aviation Bill
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
Agreement is reached on the new Rhodesian constitution
The Kinks release Muswell Hillbillies.
Issues a joint statement with Gerald Ford setting prospective limits on strategic nuclear delivery systems.
Agrees with Gerald Ford on a framework for a future SALT II treaty.
Successfully defends Virgin Records in the obscenity case over the album title Never Mind the Bollocks.
Releases Blondes Have More Fun, his most disco-influenced late-1970s album.
Padilla removes Pereda and promises elections leading toward civilian rule.
Pensions and social security rise below inflation; National Insurance and North Sea oil taxation rise.
Pensions and social security will increase by 1% less than inflation
Raises National Insurance contributions as part of fiscal policy.
Introduces extra North Sea oil taxation in the autumn statement.
Backs further restraint in public expenditure during the autumn statement.
A new tax is introduced on North Sea oil
Russia to increase sub missiles in response to US missiles in Europe
Irish voters approve end to constitutional ban on divorce
Talks between Iran and three EU members, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, result in a compromise.
Talks between Iran and three EU members, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, result in a compromise.
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
The Government announces a temporary reduction in VAT to support demand during recession.
Mnangagwa is sworn in after returning from exile.
Wins a second presidential term.
China launches Chang'e 5 to collect lunar samples.
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Born as the son of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden
Birth of Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov
Birth of Fritz Erich von Manstein
Death of Isabella of Castille, Catherines mother
Death of Isabella of Castille
Death of Vidkun Quisling, executed
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.
Benefits politically from the Scottish defeat and uses captured nobles to increase English pressure on Scotland.
Does not fight at Solway Moss. His army suffers a humiliating defeat while he remains away from the battlefield, already ill.
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.
Leads about 500 English cavalry in repeated attacks on the Scottish flank, worsening confusion as the Scots attempt to deploy and withdraw.
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.
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.
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
The Weimar Commander Rantzau is defeated & captured by the Imperial army
Transports a Danish-Allied Army from Jutland to Fyn. Michael de Ruyter defeats the Swedish under Philip of Sulzbach
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Advances through Tsaribrod as Bulgarian forces carry the war into Serbia.
Loses the frontier position at Tsaribrod during the Bulgarian counteroffensive.
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
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