Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotia, as a result of his father Malcolm II killing Kenneth III
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November 25 in History
This permanent archive page contains 150 World History Database records for November 25, spanning 1034 to 2020. Recorded topics include Coronation; Death of Malcolm II; Succession.
Total: 150Events: 134Births: 3Deaths: 4Battles: 3Coronations: 6Countries: 33
Events on November 25
Capture of Granada
Abdallah, the last Moorish King of Granada, surrenders
Result of Surrender of Abdallah of Granada
The surrender ends the independent Moorish position at Granada and places the city under Spanish control.
Siege of Granada
Abdallah, the last Moorish King of Granada, surrenders
Surrender of Abdallah of Granada
Abdallah, the last Moorish King of Granada, surrenders
Freedom of the Merchant Taylors Company
Stow is admitted to the freedom of the Merchant Taylors' Company.
Reform of Monopolies
Speeds up the Subsidy Bill. Says some monopolies should be suspended & new ones regulated by law
Committed to Tower of London
Strafford is committed to the Tower after the Commons presents its impeachment.
Strafford Taken to Tower
Strafford enters the Tower while the Lords consider the impeachment accusations.
Commitment to Tower
The Commons commits Palmer after his challenge to the Grand Remonstrance proceedings.
Return from Scotland
Charles returns to London as the Grand Remonstrance crisis intensifies.
Return from Scotland
Charles returns to London as the Grand Remonstrance crisis intensifies.
Arrest of Regent
Anna Leopoldovna was arrested with her family after Elizabeth seized power.
Deposition
The infant Ivan VI was deposed during Elizabeth’s coup and removed from the throne.
Palace Coup
Elizabeth secured the support of Guards regiments and overthrew the regency of Anna Leopoldovna.
Proclamation as Empress
Elizabeth was proclaimed Empress of Russia following the successful palace coup.
Support for Elizabeths Coup
Lestocq assisted Elizabeth’s conspiracy and encouraged her alliance with the Guards.
Support for Elizabeths Coup
Vorontsov supported Elizabeth during the coup that ended Anna Leopoldovna’s regency.
Capture of Duquesne
Occupies Fort Duquesne
Capture of Fort Duquesne
Leads Swiss mercernaries who help the British capture Fort Duquesne
Capture of Le Caire
The Council of War accepts Napoleon's proposals to recapture Le Caire Peninsular
Siege of Toulon
The Council of War accepts Napoleon's proposals to recapture Le Caire Peninsular
Invasion of Russia
Persued by forces of 3 to 1. Discovers an unmapped ford only 100 yards wide & 6 feet deep
Invasion of Russia
Retreats over the Beresina River
Peace
Bolivar concludes an armistice with Pablo Morillo
Peace
Bolivar concludes an armistice with Pablo Morillo
Defeat at Saint-Charles
Retreats after British troops overwhelm the poorly armed Patriote position.
Attempts to Form a New Opposition Party
Publishes a Tribune article analysing attempts to create a new opposition grouping in British politics.
Assembly of Delegates
Convenes Egypt's first representative consultative assembly.
Constitution of Egypt
Establishes the consultative Assembly of Delegates, giving provincial representatives a limited role in government.
Constitution
Oversees a liberal constitution after Paraguay's defeat in the war.
President of Paraguay
Takes office during the fragile postwar republican period.
British Share Purchase
Completes the sale of Egypt's Suez Canal Company shares to the British government.
Purchase of Suez Canal Shares
Rothschild arranges emergency financing enabling Disraeli's Government to purchase the Khedive's Suez Canal shares.
Purchase of Suez Canal Shares
Receives notice that Ismail Pasha's Suez Canal shares are available and moves quickly to secure them for Britain.
Sale of Suez Canal Shares
Sells Egypt's Suez Canal Company shares to the British government because of severe financial pressure.
Sale of Suez Canal Shares
Transfers Egypt's major Suez Canal shareholding to the British government through the completed sale.
President of Paraguay
Becomes president amid continuing factional struggles after the war.
Bulgarian Invasion of Serbia
Authorizes the advance into Serbia following victories along the frontier.
Bulgarian Invasion of Serbia
Concentrates Serbian defenses as Bulgarian forces approach Pirot.
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, 2nd term
Goeben Escape Parliamentary Answer
Answers parliamentary questions concerning the escape of the German battlecruiser Goeben.
General Relativity Field Equations
Presents the final generally covariant gravitational field equations to the Prussian Academy.
Bolshevik Party
The Bolsheviks win 175 seats out of 707. In the Constituent Assembly elections the Bolsheviks win 9.8 of 41.7 million votes
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Election
The Socialist Revolutionaries win 17.5 million votes. The Bolsheviks win 175 seats out of 707. In the Constituent Assembly elections the Bolsheviks win 9.8 of 41.7 million votes
Referendum
The constitutional referendum approves the framework that will create a partly collegial executive
Regency
Appointed Regent, due to fathers illnes
Food Minister Appointment
Enters the Cuno cabinet as Minister for Food and Agriculture.
Alliance Joachim von Ribbentrop and Japan
Signs the Anti-Commintern Pact with Japan
Anti-Comintern Pact
Signs the Anti-Comintern Pact on behalf of Japan
Anti-Comintern Pact
The Anti-Comintern Pact was an anti-communist pact concluded between Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan (later to be joined by other, mainly fascist, Governments) on November 25, 1936 and was directed against the 3rd (Communist) International
Condor Legion
The Anti-Comintern Pact was an anti-communist pact concluded between Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan (later to be joined by other, mainly fascist, Governments) on November 25, 1936 and was directed against the 3rd (Communist) International
President of Chile
Assumes acting presidential powers after Pedro Aguirre Cerda dies.
Siege of Moscow
Some German units advance into the southern suburbs of Moscow
Siege of Moscow
Orders that "there be no further falling back". Orders Rokossovsky to hold the line at Kryukovo with the remants his Sixteenth Army
Conference of Cairo
British Chiefs of Staff propose guerilla war in Yugoslavia, Greece & Albania
Conference of Cairo
British Chiefs of Staff propose opening the Dardanelles to Russia
Conference of Cairo
British Chiefs of Staff propose pushing the offensive in Italy to the Pisa-Rimini line
Conference of Cairo
Efforts are made to bring Turkey into the war on the side of the Allies & discussions at Tehran with Russia
Tehran Preparations at Cairo
Churchill and the Anglo-American staffs review European strategy at Cairo before the forthcoming meeting with Stalin in Tehran.
Council of Foreign Minister's
1st day of the council to discuss the future of post-war Germany
Radio Emission Detected from Andromeda
Reports radio-frequency emission from M31 with Cyril Hazard, opening a new wavelength regime for studying the Andromeda Galaxy.
Arrest of Jomo Kenyatta
Arrested and indicted with six others on the charges of "managing and being a member" of the Mau Mau Society
Mau Mau
Arrested and indicted with six others on the charges of "managing and being a member" of the Mau Mau Society
Granma Departure
Almeida sails from Tuxpan aboard the Granma with the 26th of July Movement expeditionary force.
Granma Departure
Fidel Castro leads eighty-two expeditionaries aboard the yacht Granma as it leaves Tuxpan, Mexico, bound for eastern Cuba.
Granma Departure
Raúl Castro sails from Tuxpan aboard the Granma with the expeditionary force organized to reopen armed struggle against Batista in Cuba.
Granma Departure
Camilo Cienfuegos sails from Tuxpan aboard the Granma with the expeditionary force organized by Fidel Castro.
Granma Departure
Guevara sails from Tuxpan aboard the Granma as a member and physician of the expeditionary force led by Fidel Castro.
Granma Expedition
Sails from Mexico aboard Granma with the rebel expedition.
Granma Expedition
Embarks aboard Granma for Cuba.
Granma Expedition
Embarks with the Granma expedition.
Presidential Mild Stroke
Suffers a mild stroke but recovers and continues his presidential duties.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 5th term
Treaty of Rome
France deposits its instrument of ratification with the Italian government, moving the treaties toward entry into force.
Arlington Burial Ceremony
Jacqueline Kennedy attended the graveside military ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery as President Kennedy was laid to rest.
Arrest of David Ferrie
Ferrie surrendered to the New Orleans District Attorney's office and was arrested on suspicion of involvement in President Kennedy's assassination.
Arrest of David Ferrie
David Ferrie is turned him over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which interviewed Ferrie and Martin on November 25.
Arrest of David Ferrie
David Ferrie is turned him over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which interviewed Ferrie and Martin on November 25.
Arrest of David Ferrie
Nevertheless, the FBI interviewed Ferrie twice about Martins allegations.
Arrest of David Ferrie
Nevertheless, the FBI interviewed Ferrie twice about Martins allegations.
Arrest of David Ferrie
The FBI also interviewed about twenty other persons in connection with the allegations, said that it was unable to develop a substantial case against Ferrie, and released him with an apology.
Arrest of David Ferrie
The FBI also interviewed about twenty other persons in connection with the allegations, said that it was unable to develop a substantial case against Ferrie, and released him with an apology.
Arrest of Jack Martin
Jack Martin told the FBI that Ferrie might have hypnotized Oswald into assassinating Kennedy.
Arrest of Jack Martin
Jack Martin told the FBI that Ferrie might have hypnotized Oswald into assassinating Kennedy.
Arrest of Jack Martin
The FBI considered Martin unreliable.
Arrest of Jack Martin
The FBI considered Martin unreliable.
Burial
Representatives from over 90 countries, including the Soviet Union, attend the funeral, after the service, the casket is taken by caisson to Arlington National Cemetery for burial
Eternal Flame Lighting
Jacqueline Kennedy lit the eternal flame at President Kennedy's grave at approximately 3:15 p.m. on November 25.
FBI
To combat speculation of a conspiracy, Katzenbach said that the results of the FBIs investigation should be made public, he wrote, in part: "The public must be satisfied that Oswald was the assassin; that he did not have confederates who are still at large"
FBI
To combat speculation of a conspiracy, Katzenbach said that the results of the FBIs investigation should be made public, he wrote, in part: "The public must be satisfied that Oswald was the assassin; that he did not have confederates who are still at large"
Funeral Day White House Departure
On November 25, Jacqueline Kennedy left the White House for the final funeral procession honoring President Kennedy.
Graveside Flag Presentation
At the Arlington burial ceremony, Mrs. Kennedy received the folded American flag associated with her husband's military funeral honors.
Hypnotism Allegation
Jack Martin told the FBI that Ferrie was an amateur hypnotist and suggested that he might have been capable of hypnotizing Lee Harvey Oswald.
John Kennedy Jr Funeral Salute
Jacqueline Kennedy stood with her children during the funeral ceremonies when John F. Kennedy Jr. saluted his father's passing casket.
Katzenbach Memo
Sends a memorandum urging that the public be satisfied that Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin and recommending a presidential commission to investigate the assassination.
Katzenbach Memo
Sends a memorandum urging that the public be satisfied that Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin and recommending a presidential commission to investigate the assassination.
Katzenbach Memo
Receives Nicholas Katzenbach's memorandum recommending the creation of a presidential commission to investigate the assassination.
Kennedy Funeral Reception
Johnson received foreign leaders in Washington during diplomatic events and receptions associated with President Kennedy's funeral.
Post Funeral White House Reception
Following the burial, Mrs. Kennedy returned to the White House, where foreign leaders and dignitaries attended a post-funeral reception.
Procession to Arlington
Mrs. Kennedy accompanied the funeral procession from Washington to Arlington National Cemetery for President Kennedy's burial.
Reaction to Oswald
An FBI electronic surveillance transcript recorded Sam Giancana commenting on November 25 that Oswald was a marksman who knew how to shoot after an associate described Oswald as a Marxist.
Reaction to Oswald
An FBI electronic surveillance transcript recorded Sam Giancana commenting on November 25 that Oswald was a marksman who knew how to shoot after an associate described Oswald as a Marxist.
St Matthews Requiem Mass
Mrs. Kennedy attended the Requiem Mass for President Kennedy at St. Matthew's Cathedral with her children, family members, and international dignitaries.
Walking Funeral Procession
Jacqueline Kennedy walked in the funeral procession behind the caisson as it proceeded from the White House toward St. Matthew's Cathedral.
Zapruder Film
Zapruder sells the original film and its print, television, and motion picture rights to Life magazine for $150,000, divided into six annual payments of $25,000. Zapruder donated his first $25,000 payment to Tippits widow
US Biological Weapons Renunciation
Renounces United States use of lethal biological agents and offensive biological warfare methods.
Unification
Wilson proposes unification of Ireland within 15 years
IRA
The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
IRA - IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
IRA - IRA
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
IRA - IRA
IRA context for Harold Wilson: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
Give 'Em Enough Rope Number Two
Give 'Em Enough Rope enters the UK albums chart and peaks at number two.
Homicide Chart Entry
Homicide enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number forty.
Alma
Israel returns the Alma oil field in A-Tour to Egypt
Israel returns the Alma oil field in A-Tour to Egypt
Israel returns the Alma oil field in A-Tour to Egypt
Bryukhanov Unit Four First Fuel Loading
Leads the plant as the first fuel assembly is loaded into the Unit 4 reactor during commissioning.
Election
The Colorado Party wins the democratic election that precedes the restoration of civilian constitutional government
Crisis
Announces North diverted $30 Iran arms sales to Swiss accounts for Nicaraguan Contras
Scandal
Resigns after the discovery of the diversion of Iran arms sales funds to the Contras
IPKF Action
Ramaswamy Parameswaran is killed during an ambush in Sri Lanka after leading a counterattack against militants.
Velvet Revolution
The number of participants in the regular anti-Governmental demonstration in Prague reach 800,000 people
Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu appoints Nguza Karl-i-Bond to lead a transitional government.
President of Laos
Becomes president following the death of Kaysone Phomvihane
Economy of Belarus
Food rationing is imposed for milk, meat and other goods due to shortages
Siege of Konduz
Taliban fighters holding out in Konduz finally surrender and are herded into the Qala-e-Jangi prison complex near Mazar-I-Sharif
Taliban
Taliban fighters holding out in Konduz finally surrender and are herded into the Qala-e-Jangi prison complex near Mazar-I-Sharif
Two Goals in San Siro Victory
Scores twice as Arsenal defeat Inter Milan 5-1 in the Champions League at San Siro.
Election
Abbas is endorsed by Fatahs Revolutionary Council as its preferred candidate for the Palestinian presidential election
Large Hadron Collider Lead-Ion Collisions
Sees the Large Hadron Collider begin lead-ion collisions at roughly twice the energy achieved in its previous heavy-ion programme.
Brexit
EU leaders endorse the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.
EU Withdrawal Agreement
EU leaders endorse the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.
Births on November 25
Birth of Pedro de Luna
Birth of Pedro de Luna later Antipope Benedict XIII
Birth of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet Ugarte
Birth of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet Ugarte
Birth of Charles Peter Kennedy
Birth of Charles Peter Kennedy
Deaths on November 25
Death of Malcolm II
Mael Coluim dies in 1034, Marianus Scotus giving the date as 25 November 1034, The king lists say that he died at Glamis, variously describing him as a "most glorious" or "most victorious" king
Death of George Best
Death of George Best
Death of Fidel Castro
Death of Fidel Castro
Death of Diego Maradona
Death of Diego Maradona.
Battles on November 25
Battle of Saint-Charles
Commands Patriote forces facing a stronger British column at Saint-Charles.
Battle of Chattanooga
Union troops capture Missionary Ridge during the Battle of Chattanooga
Battle of Graspan
Methuen continues the Kimberley relief advance and defeats Boer forces at Graspan.
Coronations on November 25
Coronation
King of Scotia, succeeds Malcolm II, followed his grandfather Malcolm without apparent opposition
Coronation
Crowned King of the Romans by the Archbishop of Cologne.
Coronation
Crowns Frederick III at Bonn as King of the Romans.
Coronation
Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey.
Coronation of Queen Ulrika Eleonora
Ulrika Eleonora is crowned Queen of Sweden in Stockholm.
Coronation of Queen Ulrika Eleonora
Ulrika Eleonora is crowned Queen of Sweden in Stockholm.