Council of Clermont
Pope Urban II presides over the Council of Clermont and calls the First Crusade into being to free the Holy Places at Jerusalem
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November 27 in History
This permanent archive page contains 128 World History Database records for November 27, spanning 1095 to 2020. Recorded topics include Council of Clermont; Declaration of War; Coronation.
Total: 128Events: 114Births: 5Deaths: 5Battles: 3Coronations: 1Countries: 27
Events on November 27
Declaration of War
Preaches for the First Crusade at Clermont to free the Holy Places at Jerusalem. Pope Urban II presides over the Council of Clermont and calls the First Crusade into being to free the Holy Places at Jerusalem
Declaration of War
Urbans call to arms to recapture the holy land begins the 1st Crusade
Teutonic Knights
The Teutonic Knights & Swordbrothers unite
Parliament
Opens Parliament to rally England against the threat of the French & the Scots
Election
Chosen king after Frederick fails to secure the German crown.
Reballion of Peasant
The Peasant revolt is ruthlessly suppressed by French knights at the Battle of Rosbecque, conditions for the peasantry worsen
Roosebeke Campaign against Ghent Rebels
Charles VI's army defeats the Flemish rebels at Roosebeke and breaks the power of Philip van Artevelde.
Renyin Palace Plot
Organizes the palace response that saves the Jiajing Emperor and orders action against women implicated in the assassination attempt.
Renyin Palace Plot
Survives an attempt by palace women to strangle him with a silk cord during the Renyin Palace Plot.
Pole Addresses Parliament
Pole presents his legatine authority before Mary’s parliament.
Appointment as Secretary of State
Charles I appoints Nicholas as Secretary of State.
Rule of Candia
The Venetians surrender the city of Candia to the Turks
Siege of Candia
The Venetians surrender the city of Candia to the Turks
Dark Stars
Proposes that sufficiently massive stars could have escape velocity greater than light.
Dark Stars
Publishes a paper proposing that sufficiently massive stars could have escape velocities exceeding the speed of light, an important precursor to the black hole concept.
Clergy Oath Decree
Louis XVI confronted the Assembly's decree requiring clergy to swear loyalty to the constitutional church settlement.
Invasion of Russia
Crosses the Beresina but only 25,000 of his Grande Armee remain
Constitution of Poland
Grants the Kingdom of Poland a constitution providing a parliament and limited civil guarantees.
Meeting with To discuss peace terms
Schwarzenburg & Manteuffel meet to discuss peace terms
Peace
Schwarzenburg & Manteuffel meet to discuss peace terms
Purchase of Suez Canal
Purchases 40% Suez canal Company shares from the Khedive with a 4 million pounds Rothschild bank loan
Purchase of Suez Canal Shares
Completes the purchase of Egypt's Suez Canal Company shares for £4,000,000 with Rothschild financing.
Suez Canal
Purchases 40% Suez canal Company shares from the Khedive with a 4 million pound Rothschild bank loan
Capture of Pirot
Enters Pirot after Bulgarian troops break the Serbian defense.
Capture of Pirot
Withdraws after Bulgarian forces capture Pirot.
Soviet Chairmanship
Assumes leading authority after Khrustalev-Nosar's arrest.
Royal Navy Confidence Defended
Churchill defends the Navy's discipline, power and efficiency during a Commons debate.
Marriage
Rommel marries Lucie Mollin
Armistice
The German high command agrees to armistice negotiations to begin on 2 Dec
Bolshevik Party
Bolsheviks decree the creation of Workers Committee's at placres of work
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Workers Committees
In all enterprises of "state importance" all matters should be deferred to the state. Bolsheviks decree the creation of Workers Committee's at placres of work
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Workers Committees
Issues a decree establishing Workers Committee's in enterprises with 5 or more workers
Treaty of Neuilly
Concludes a peace Treaty with the Allies
Reichstag Approval of Locarno Treaties
The Reichstag approves the Locarno treaties, allowing the German government to proceed toward ratification.
In Defense of October
Delivers In Defense of October in Copenhagen, presenting a public defense and historical interpretation of the Russian Revolution.
Villamontes Coup
Military commanders remove Salamanca while he visits the Chaco front.
Surrender of Gondar
The surrender of Gondar ends the principal organized Italian military resistance in East Africa.
Field Marshal
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
Field Marshal
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
Luftwaffe
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
Luftwaffe
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
American Military Mission Joins Tehran Delegation
Deane joins the American military delegation bringing recent knowledge of Soviet strategic priorities from Moscow.
Arrival for Tehran Conference
Churchill arrives in Tehran with the British delegation for the first wartime meeting of the three principal Allied leaders.
Arrival of Stalin in Tehran
Stalin arrives in Tehran with the Soviet delegation before the conference formally opens on 28 November.
British Soviet Preparatory Talks at Tehran
Clark Kerr joins Harriman and Molotov in preparatory talks about conference security and arrangements.
Harriman Arrives with American Delegation
Harriman reaches Tehran with Roosevelt's party and prepares for discussions with Soviet and British representatives.
Hopkins Joins Roosevelt in Tehran
Hopkins accompanies Roosevelt to Tehran and participates in political and strategic discussions during the summit.
Late Night Security Talks with Harriman and Clark Kerr
Molotov discusses security and Roosevelt's accommodation with Harriman and Clark Kerr before the formal conference begins.
Leahy Joins Roosevelt Tehran Delegation
Leahy accompanies Roosevelt to Tehran as the President's senior military adviser.
Roosevelt Arrives at Gale Morghe Airfield
Roosevelt lands at Gale Morghe airfield and proceeds to the American Legation under tight security.
Roosevelt Flies from Cairo to Tehran
Roosevelt flies from Cairo to Tehran to meet Churchill and Stalin for the first Big Three summit.
Soviet Delegation Preparations at Tehran
Molotov participates in late-night preparatory discussions before the formal Tehran sessions open the following day.
Questions Winter Black Sea Conditions
Warns Roosevelt that Black Sea ports may be unsuitable for a major conference during winter.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of the Government Junta of Venezuela after the assassination of Carlos Delgado Chalbaud
Negotiations
The armistice negotiations reach an agreement over the "demarcation line"
Berlin Ultimatum
Demands that Western powers end their occupation rights in West Berlin and proposes transforming it into a free city.
NATO and Berlin Confrontation
Challenges Western NATO powers over their occupation rights and military presence in Berlin.
Escape from House Confinement
Lumumba leaves confinement and attempts to reach supporters in Stanleyville.
Agrarian Reform Law
Promulgates Chile's first modern agrarian reform law.
Address to Congress
Addresses a joint session of Congress and asks lawmakers to carry forward John F. Kennedy’s legislative programme.
Civil Rights Legislation
Johnson urged Congress to honor Kennedy's memory by securing the earliest possible passage of the civil rights bill Kennedy had championed.
Decisive Government Action
Johnson told Congress that the government must overcome uncertainty and delay after Kennedy's death and demonstrate its capacity for decisive action.
Foreign Policy Continuity
Johnson pledged that the United States would maintain its international commitments and continue seeking peace while preserving national strength.
Joint Session of Congress
Johnson addressed a joint session of Congress five days after Kennedy's assassination and asked legislators and the nation for their help.
Kennedy Legacy
Johnson told Congress that Kennedy's ideas and ideals should be translated into effective action rather than halted by the assassination.
Let Us Continue
Johnson used the phrase "let us continue" to frame his commitment to carry forward the national program begun under President Kennedy.
National Unity
Johnson appealed for national unity after the assassination and said Americans could derive strength rather than weakness from their differences.
Opposition to Extremism
Johnson urged Americans to reject political fanaticism, bitterness, bigotry, hatred, and violence in the aftermath of Kennedy's assassination.
Tax Bill
Johnson called for early passage of Kennedy's pending tax bill, arguing that continuing the measure would advance the late President's economic program.
Second British Membership Veto
De Gaulle again opposed British membership, delaying enlargement of the European Communities.
All Things Must Pass
Releases album, "All Things Must Pass" in the USA
All Things Must Pass
Releases All Things Must Pass
Lola Versus Powerman
The Kinks release Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround.
Mars 2 Landing
Mars 2 reaches Mars and its lander becomes the first human-made object to impact the planet.
Tape Erasure Demonstration
Demonstrates how she says part of a presidential tape could have been erased accidentally while she operated transcription equipment and reached for a telephone.
White House Tapes
Woods demonstrates how she says she could have accidentally erased part of a presidential recording while operating transcription equipment and reaching for a telephone.
Secretary
Appointed Secretary for Agriculture of the CPSU Central Committee at its plenum
European Political Cooperation
Supports stronger European political cooperation during the London European Council.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The Agreement is approved in Parliament by 473 votes to 47
Election
Heseltine & Hurd stand down from the party leadership contest. 2nd round leadership ballot, Major wins 185 votes, Heseltine 131 & Hurd 56
Strike
A general two-hour strike of the population
Velvet Revolution
A general two-hour strike of the population
Election
In the second leadership ballot Major receives 185 votes, Heseltine 131 and Hurd 56; Heseltine and Hurd then withdraw.
Election
In the second leadership ballot John Major receives 185 votes, Michael Heseltine 131 and Douglas Hurd 56; Heseltine and Hurd subsequently withdraw.
Election
Receives 185 votes in the second ballot; after Heseltine and Hurd withdraw, Major becomes Conservative Party leader.
Election
Wins the Party leadership election, Major 185 votes, Heseltine 131 & Hurd 56
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Conservative Party
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dumas welcomes Italy into the Schengen arrangements as the original group begins to expand. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Eyskens welcomes Italy's entry into the Schengen arrangements at Paris. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Genscher backs Italy's Paris accession to the Schengen Convention. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
Treaty of Schengen
Kohl helps lead Germany as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
Treaty of Schengen
Lubbers helps lead Netherlands as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
Martens helps lead Belgium as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Rocard helps lead France as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, van den Broek welcomes Italy's accession as Schengen begins expanding beyond the original five. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
Local Government Commission
Answers a parliamentary question concerning the Local Government Commission.
Second Military Coup Attempt
A second military rebellion attempted to remove President Carlos Andres Perez but failed.
Election
Wins the presidential election and prepares to return for a 2nd term
Constitution of Great Britain
The Government of Wales Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
Royal Albert Hall Shows
Perform benefit shows at the Royal Albert Hall.
Third Commissioners Session
Chairs the third session of the UNMOVIC College.
UNMOVIC College Review
Commissioners assess preparations while Iraq remains closed to inspections.
End of Nyrup Rasmussen Premiership
The Nyrup Rasmussen Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
First Exoplanet Atmosphere Measurement
Hubble detects sodium in the atmosphere of HD 209458b, providing the first direct atmospheric measurement of an exoplanet.
Inspections Resume
UNMOVIC inspections resume in Iraq after nearly four years.
UNMOVIC Returns to Iraqi Sites
Blix directs the renewed chemical, biological and missile verification effort.
British Institute Nuclear Weapons Address
Addresses a British Institute of International and Comparative Law event marking ten years since the International Court of Justice nuclear-weapons opinion.
Assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Iranian nuclear scientist is assassinated amid enrichment tensions.
Births on November 27
Birth of Anders Celsius
Anders Celsius is born into an academic family in Uppsala.
Birth of Maximilian von Prittwitz
Birth of Maximilian von Prittwitz
Birth of Alexander Dubcek
Birth of Alexander Dubcek
Birth of Laurent-Desire Kabila
Birth of Laurent-Desire Kabila
Birth of Jimi Hendrix
Birth of Jimi Hendrix
Deaths on November 27
Death of Alexander Dumas
Death of Alexander Dumas
Death of John Carradine
Death of John Carradine
Death of Ernie Wise
Death of Ernie Wise
Death of Malcolm Bradbury
Death of Malcolm Bradbury
Death of Irvin Kershner
Death of Irvin Kershner
Battles on November 27
Battle of Cortenuova
The Teutonic Knights & Swordbrothers unite. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor defeats the Lombard Guelfs in Italy
Battle of Rosbecque
The Peasant revolt is ruthlessly suppressed by French knights at the Battle of Rosbecque, conditions for the peasantry worsen
Battle of Vera Cruz
The French bombard Vera Cruz using new explosive shells forcing the Mexicans to pay reparations
Coronations on November 27
Coronation
Recrowns Henry II