Burial
Remembered by 12 crosses in her funeral procession from Harby to Westminster
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November 28 in History
This permanent archive page contains 143 World History Database records for November 28, spanning 1290 to 2022. Recorded topics include Burial; Death of Edward I; Death of Eleanor of Castille.
Total: 143Events: 119Births: 7Deaths: 4Battles: 13Countries: 35
Events on November 28
Burial
Remembered by 12 crosses in her funeral procession from Harby to Westminster
Execution of Edward of Warwick
Edward, Earl of Warwick, a senior Yorkist claimant, is executed after being convicted of treason.
Circumnavigation
Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world
Discovery of Pacific Ocean
Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world
Duchy Created
Kettler becomes Duke of Courland and Semigallia
Livonia Attached
Livonian lands are attached to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Pacta Subiectionis
Livonian estates accept Polish Lithuanian protection against Russia
Union of Vilnius
Accepts Livonia under Polish Lithuanian protection after the Livonian Order collapses
Marriage Bond
Marriage bond is made for the marriage of Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare
Marriage Bond
Marriage bond is made for the marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway
House of Lords Thanks
Receives the formal thanks of the House of Lords for the successes of the 1702 campaign.
Congress of Rastadt
The Congress of Rastadt opened as France pursued a wider settlement after Campo Formio, with Napoleon associated with the negotiations.
Siege of Warsaw
When the French arrived in Poland, the local people hailed them as liberators. The Russian general Bennigsen worried that French forces might cut him off from Buxhoevdens army, so he abandoned Warsaw and retreated to the right bank of the Vistula. French troops under Murat enter Warsaw
Siege of Danzig
The French surrender the city of Danzig to Russians
Surrender of Kars
Accepts the surrender of the starving Ottoman garrison after a prolonged siege.
Surrender of Kars
Surrenders Kars after the garrison is exhausted by famine, disease and prolonged siege.
Alliance Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen and Austria
Allies with Austria after declaration of Danish union over Schleswig-Holstein
Constitution of Germany
Allies with Austria after the Danish King declares unification with Schleswig-Holst
Constitution of Germany
The House of Deputies passes a resolution declaring that it could no longer come to terms with Bismarck, the King dissolves the Diet, accusing it of trying to obtain unconstitutional control over the ministry
International Declaration
Allies with Austria after declaration of Danish union over Schleswig-Holstein
Rule of Schleswig-Holstein
Allies with Austria after declaration of Danish unity over Schleswig-Holstein
Interim Presidency
Frias assumes interim authority after President Morales is assassinated.
Armistice
Franz Joseph intervenes & forces an armistice
Armistice
Battle of Pirot, see-saw Battle swirling about the village of Pirot, two days later, Franz Joseph forces an armistice in the Serbian War
Austrian Intervention
Stops the advance after Austria-Hungary threatens intervention.
Austrian Intervention
Benefits from Austro-Hungarian intervention halting the Bulgarian advance.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
The Prince of Wales opens Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Resignation of Kasimierz Felix Graf von Badeni
Fails to place the Czeck language on a par with German in Bohemia & Moravia
Siege of Kimberley
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Siege of Kimberley
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein is founded when in the Rotunda, Dublin when the first annual Convention of the National Council is held
Election
Parliament is dissolved so that the Parliament Act can be taken to the electorate
November Parliament Dissolution
Parliament is dissolved so the Lords dispute can be taken to the electorate.
Parliament
Parliament is dissolved so that the Parliament Act can be taken to the electorate
Suvla Winter Exposure Crisis
A severe snowstorm, frost and exposure strike the Suvla and Anzac positions, causing heavy non-battle casualties.
Winter Storm Hits ANZAC Positions
Birdwood's troops endure flooding, snow, frostbite and exposure as a severe winter storm strikes Gallipoli.
Constituent Assembly
Remains associated with the democratic election promise.
Abdication
The Commander of the Imperial army, Hindenburg, orders the Kaiser to abdicate
Exile of Wilhelm II
Wilhelm II is exiled to Doorn in Holland
Imperial Army
The Commander of the Imperial army, Hindenburg, orders the Kaiser to abdicate
Union of Bukovina
Bukovina votes union with Romania.
Armament
Warns of growing German air strength
Blockade of Spanish Coast
A naval blockade of the Spanish coast is announced by Franco
Spanish Coast Naval Blockade Announced
Franco announces naval measures intended to restrict shipping reaching Republican-held ports along the Spanish coast.
Will
Ataturks will is opened
Treaty Negotiations
Russia cancels its 1932 non-aggreesion Treaty with Finland
Arnold Joins Air Strategy Review at Tehran
Arnold participates in American military planning concerning air power and the coming operations in Europe.
Bohlen Interprets Roosevelt Stalin Conversation
Bohlen provides interpretation during the first private meeting between Roosevelt and Stalin.
British Military Delegation at Tehran
Brooke attends the Tehran discussions as Chief of the Imperial General Staff and principal British military adviser.
Churchill Defends Mediterranean Opportunities
Churchill argues that Mediterranean opportunities should not be discarded while the Allies prepare Overlord.
Churchill Joins First Big Three Plenary
Churchill joins Roosevelt and Stalin for their first formal three-power plenary meeting.
Eden Attends Opening Tehran Deliberations
Eden takes part in British diplomatic discussions during the opening day of the summit.
Eden Joins Roosevelt Hosted Dinner Talks
Eden joins Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin and senior diplomats for evening discussions after the opening plenary.
First Day Tehran Strategy Discussions Conclude
Churchill completes the first day of discussions with the central issue of future operations in Europe still under debate.
First Roosevelt Stalin Meeting
Stalin meets Roosevelt privately for the first time before joining Churchill at the opening plenary session.
Harriman Joins First Evening Conference Talks
Harriman joins the senior Allied leaders for evening talks at the Soviet Embassy.
Hopkins Participates in Opening Conference Discussions
Hopkins joins Roosevelt in discussions that shape the political atmosphere of the opening summit.
King Joins Joint Chiefs Tehran Review
King participates in the American Joint Chiefs review before the first Tehran plenary.
Marshall Reviews Overlord Position before Plenary
Marshall reviews American support for a cross-Channel invasion before the opening summit discussions.
Molotov Attends Opening Big Three Dinner
Molotov joins the leaders and senior diplomats at Roosevelt's dinner after the first plenary.
Molotov Meets Roosevelt before First Plenary
Molotov meets Roosevelt after Stalin's private discussion with the President and before the opening plenary.
Opening Plenary of Tehran Conference
Churchill joins Roosevelt and Stalin at the first plenary meeting of the Tehran Conference.
Opening Plenary of Tehran Conference
Roosevelt joins Churchill and Stalin at the first plenary meeting of the Tehran Conference.
Polish Frontier Discussion
Churchill tells Stalin he has no attachment to a precise Polish-Soviet frontier but regards Soviet security and a strong independent Poland as essential.
Roosevelt Interpreter at Tehran
Bohlen interprets for Roosevelt during high-level conversations with Stalin and other Soviet representatives.
Roosevelt Meets US Joint Chiefs before Opening Session
Roosevelt meets the Joint Chiefs to review American strategic positions before the first plenary session.
Roosevelt Moves to Soviet Embassy Compound
Roosevelt moves into the Soviet Embassy compound after security concerns are raised about travel through Tehran.
Roosevelt Supports Cross Channel Priority
Roosevelt supports giving the cross-Channel invasion priority in Allied European strategy.
Security Case for Roosevelt Embassy Move Presented
Harriman relays Soviet security concerns and helps persuade Roosevelt to move into the Soviet Embassy compound.
Soviet Military Delegation at Tehran
Voroshilov joins the Soviet military delegation during the opening Tehran discussions on Allied operations against Germany.
Stalin Calls on Roosevelt at Soviet Embassy
Stalin calls on Roosevelt shortly after the President moves into the Soviet Embassy compound.
Stalin Presses Need for Second Front
Stalin emphasises the importance of a major Anglo-American second front in Western Europe.
Stalin Security Warning over Tehran Travel
Stalin warns that travel between delegations could expose the Allied leaders to danger from Axis sympathisers.
Sword of Lenin
Stalin is handed the Stalingrad sword
Draft Constitution Presented
Presents a draft constitution to the National Assembly and supports moving the Republic of China toward constitutional government.
High Command Trial Indictment
Leeb and other senior Wehrmacht commanders were indicted in the High Command Case.
Constitution of Great Britain
Calls for the reform of Clause IV of after the loss of 3 elections in a row
Election
Calls for the reform of Clause IV of after the loss of 3 elections in a row
Reform of Labour Party Policy
Calls for the reform of Clause IV of after the loss of 3 elections in a row
Johnson Cuba Strategy Meeting
McCone discussed Cuba with President Johnson, who requested firm recommendations and more aggressive options while rejecting any repetition of the Bay of Pigs failure.
Mulamba Government
Mobutu appoints General Mulamba to head the first government of the new regime.
First Pulsar Signal
Identifies the first repeating radio signal later recognized as a pulsar and rotating neutron star.
See Me, Feel Me
The Who reach the U.S. charts with See Me, Feel Me from Tommy.
Tommy
The Who hit #12 in the US with See Me, Feel Me from Tommy
Assassination of Wasfi Tai
Assassination of Jordans Prime Minister, Wasfi Tel, in retaliation for the expulsion of the PLO from Jordan in 1970-71. Assassinated by the Black September in Cairo
Black September
Black September, which Israel claims is a Fatah front under Ali Hasan Salameh & Salah Khalaf
Election
Wins the presidential election as the Colorado Party candidate amid rising political violence
PLO
Assassination of Jordans Prime Minister, Wasfi Tel, in retaliation for the expulsion of the PLO from Jordan in 1970-71
Final Live Performance
John Lennon performs three songs with Elton John at Madison Square Garden, it will turn out to be his last public performance
Relayer
Plays keyboards on Relayer, the only Yes studio album featuring him.
President Appointed
Succeeds Siaka Stevens as President of Sierra Leone
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
The Communist Party of Czech announces it will give up its monopoly of power
End of Party Monopoly
Communists announce the end of their monopoly of power.
Velvet Revolution
The Presidium of the Slovak Parliament (Slovak National Council) resigns, it is gradually replaced by non-Communists. The Communist Party of Czech announces it will give up its monopoly of power
Appointment
Appointed Secretary of State for Environment for a second term.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party
Government
Asked by the Queen to form a Government
Kuwait Records Protection
Represents Kuwait as the Council protects demographic records.
Prime Minister
Becomes Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher resigns.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Resignation of Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resolution 677 Debate
Opposes Iraqi attempts to alter Kuwait's population documentation.
Election
Elected President of Honduras
President of Honduras
Appointed President of Honduras
Constitution of South Africa
The Interim constitution is completed
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Iraq still bars inspectors from palaces, military bases, and intelligence centres
Intercontinental Cup Two Goals Against Real Madrid
Scores twice in the opening six minutes as Boca Juniors defeat Real Madrid 2-1 to win the Intercontinental Cup.
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after starring for Barcelona.
World Player Recognition
Receives recognition for creativity, goals and influential attacking performances.
Privileges and Conduct Committee
Joins the House of Lords Committee for Privileges and Conduct, participating in consideration of parliamentary privilege and standards matters.
Army Command Resignation
Musharraf resigns as army chief before taking a civilian presidential oath.
Completion of UNMIL Command
Sikander Afzal completes his tour as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia.
Presidential Election
Kabila wins a disputed single-round presidential election.
Voyager 1 Backup Thrusters Reactivated
Engineers successfully fire Voyager 1 trajectory-correction thrusters for the first time in thirty-seven years.
End of First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
The First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Second Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
Begins the Second Katrin Jakobsdottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Brazil Group-Stage Winner
Secures Brazil's qualification for the knockout stage.
World Cup Goal Against Switzerland
Scores the winning goal against Switzerland at the World Cup.
Births on November 28
Birth of daughter
Princess Margaret Tudor, Henry VII's eldest surviving daughter, is born.
Birth of Rupert of the Rhine
Birth of Rupert of the Rhine, 3rd son of Frederick V & grandson of James I of England
Birth of Rupert of the Rhine
Birth of Rupert of the Rhine, 3rd son of Frederick V & grandson of James I of England
Birth of Victor Cousin
Victor Cousin is born in Paris.
Birth of William Blake
Birth of William Blake
Birth of Friedrich Engels
Birth of Friedrich Engels
Birth of Ernst Rohm
Birth of Ernst Rohm, son of a civil servant
Deaths on November 28
Death of Edward I
Death of Eleanor of Castille, Harby, Northants, from fever
Death of Eleanor of Castille
Death of Eleanor of Castille, Harby, Northants, from fever
Death of Enrico Fermi
Enrico Fermi dies in Chicago on 28 November 1954 after a career that transformed quantum statistics, nuclear physics and reactor science.
Death of Wasfi Tai
Death of Wasfi Tai, assassinated
Battles on November 28
Battle of Pentland Hills
Battle of Pentland Hills, the Scottish Convenenter revolt led by James Wallace is defeated by the Royalist forces
Battle of Pentland Hills
Battle of Pentland Hills, the Scottish Convenenter revolt led by James Wallace is defeated by the Royalist forces
Battle of Pentland Hills
Battle of Pentland Hills, the Scottish Convenenter revolt led by James Wallace is defeated by the Royalist forces
Battle of Beresina
Russian attack on the French while they are crossing the Beresina River. Partial Rusian victory after the failed attempt by the French to capture Moscow
Battle of Beresina
Rusian victory after failed attempt by the French to capture Moscow, 36,000 are killed
Battle of Beaunne-La-Rolande
9,000 Prussians successfully defend against 60,000 French during the Franco-Prussian War
Battle of Beaunne-La-Rolande
Defeats General Crouzat
Battle of Pirot
Franz Joseph forces an armistice in the Serbian War
Battle of Modder River
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Battle of Modder River
Delays Methuen's advance toward Kimberley.
Battle of Modder River
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Battle of Modder River
Fights through Boer resistance near the Modder River.
Battle of Modder River
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.