Mortimer Executed
Has Roger Mortimer executed after the Nottingham coup
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November 29 in History
This permanent archive page contains 162 World History Database records for November 29, spanning 1314 to 2022. Recorded topics include Death of Louis X; Death of Philip IV; Mortimer Executed.
Total: 162Events: 152Births: 1Deaths: 6Battles: 3Countries: 24
Events on November 29
Arthur Created Prince of Wales
Henry formally advances Arthur as Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, strengthening the visible Tudor succession.
Arthur Made Knight of the Bath
Prince Arthur is made a Knight of the Bath as Henry prepares the heir for greater ceremonial and political prominence.
Treason
Death of Thomas Wolsey, en route to London to be executed for high treason
Treason
Death of Thomas Wolsey, on the way to London to answer charges of treason
Council of Trent Recalled
Pius IV issues a bull recalling the Council of Trent
Queen Announces Dukedom Plan
Queen Anne informs her cabinet that she intends to raise Marlborough to a dukedom and grant him a substantial pension.
Boston Tea Party
A mass meeting passes a resolution, introduced by Adams, urging the captain of Dartmouth to send the ship back without paying import duty
Boston Tea Party
When the tea ship Dartmouthr arrives in Boston Samuel Adams calls for a mass meeting to be held at Faneuil Hall
Boston Tea Party
Governor Hutchinson refuses to grant permission for the Dartmouth to leave Boston without paying tea duty
Boston Tea Party
Governor Thomas Hutchinson had been urging London to take a hard line with the Sons of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
Governor Thomas Hutchinson had been urging London to take a hard line with the Sons of Liberty
Constitution of France
Vetoes the law regarding refractory priests & accused of undermining the constitution
Constitution of France
Vetoes the law regarding refractory priests and accused of undermining the constitution.
President of National Convention
The Convention placed Barere in the presidential chair as proceedings against Louis XVI moved toward formal trial.
Execution of Antoine Barnave
Barnave was executed in Paris after revolutionary authorities prosecuted his links with the royal family.
Rule of Danzig
The French surrender the city of Danzig to Russians
Siege of Danzig
The French surrender the city of Danzig to Russians
November Uprising
Faces the outbreak of the Polish November Uprising against Russian rule.
November Uprising
Leads cadets in the opening attack of the Polish November Uprising.
Herwegh and Ruge on The Free
Publishes an article discussing the attitudes of Georg Herwegh and Arnold Ruge toward The Free.
Agreement of Olmutz
A treaty between Prussia and Austria by which Prussia abandoned the Erfurt Union and accepted the revival of the German Confederation under Austrian leadership
Agreement of Olmutz
Prussia submitted to Austria partly because Tsar Nicholas I of Russia had chosen the side of Austria in the Warsaw negotiations in October 1850
Agreement of Olmutz
Settles a conflict between Prussia and Austria about the leadership in the German Confederation. The confederation, dominated by Austria, had been dissolved in the Revolutions of 1848 and partially succeeded by the Frankfurt Assembly
Agreement of Olmutz
The treaty is the result of a conference held in Olmutz in the Austrian Margraviate of Moravia, also known as the "humiliation of Olmutz", seen by many as a capitulation of the Prussians to the Austrians
Agreement of Olomouc
Prussia gives up the Erfurt Union & returns to the old Confederation in Germany
Agreement of Olomouc
Prussia gives up the Erfurt Union & returns to the old Confederation in Germany
Conference of Olmutz
It is also known as the "humiliation of Olmutz", as the Treaty was seen by many as a capitulation of the Prussians to the Austrians. The reason for the Treaty was a conflict between Prussia and Austria about the leadership in the German Confederation.
Conference of Olmutz
The confederation, dominated by Austria, had been dissolved in the Revolutions of 1848 and partially succeeded by the Frankfurt Assembly. After the Frankfurt Assembly failed, Prussia in early 1850 had taken the initiative of the Erfurt Union, a Prussia-led federation of most German states
Conference of Olmutz
The treaty is the result of a conference held in Olmutz in the Austrian Margraviate of Moravia, also known as the "humiliation of Olmutz", seen by many as a capitulation of the Prussians to the Austrians
Conference of Olmutz
The Treaty of Olmutz was the result of a conference held in Olmutz in the Austrian Margraviate of Moravia (now Olomouc, Czech Republic).
Constitution of Germany
Attempts to establish the Erfurt Union, a union of German states excluding Austria, but abandons the idea in the face of Austrian resistance
Erfurt Union
Attempts to establish the Erfurt Union, a union of German states excluding Austria, but abandons the idea in the face of Austrian resistance
Erfurt Union
Prussia gives up the Erfurt Union & returns to the old Confederation in Germany
German Confederation
A treaty between Prussia and Austria by which Prussia abandoned the Erfurt Union and accepted the revival of the German Confederation under Austrian leadership
German Confederation
Attempts to establish the Erfurt Union, a union of German states excluding Austria, but abandons the idea in the face of Austrian resistance
German Confederation
Prussia and Austria. Prussia abandons the Erfurt Union and accepts the revival of the German Confederation under Austrian leadership
Unification
Attempts to establish the Erfurt Union, a union of German states excluding Austria, but abandons the idea by the Punctuation of Olmutz, in the face of Austrian resistance
Political Parties and Prospects
Publishes a Tribune article assessing British political parties and their immediate prospects.
Imperial Concubine Yi
Elevated to the fifth rank of consorts and given the title "Imperial Concubine Yi"
Commander in Chief
Succeeds Roberts as commander in chief in South Africa.
Commander in Chief Appointment
Succeeds Roberts as commander in chief in South Africa.
South African Command
Directs the later counter-guerrilla phase of the war.
Discovery Expedition
The Discovery arrives in New Zealand
New Zealand Departure
Terra Nova leaves New Zealand for Antarctica.
Port Chalmers Final Departure
Wilson sails from Port Chalmers when Terra Nova begins the final leg toward Antarctica.
Serbian Arrival at Durres
Reaches the Adriatic coast with Serbian forces.
Serbian Arrival at Durres
Presses Serbia's claim for an Adriatic outlet during the campaign.
Beatty Appointed Commander in Chief Grand Fleet
Beatty succeeds Jellicoe as Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet after Jellicoe becomes First Sea Lord.
Peace
The Allied Supreme Council rejects Lenins Decree on Peace
South Pole Flight
Makes the first flight over the South Pole with pilot Bernt Balchen and crew
Population Statistics Bill
Contributes to debate on legislation for improved population statistics.
Bohlen Interprets Second Day Leader Discussions
Bohlen interprets during high-level American-Soviet conversations on the conference's second day.
Brooke Attends Tripartite Military Meeting
Brooke represents British strategic views during the formal military discussions among the three powers.
Brooke Reviews Mediterranean Resource Demands
Brooke examines how Mediterranean commitments would affect forces and landing craft required for Overlord.
Churchill Supports Southern France Operation in Principle
Churchill accepts a southern France operation provided available landing craft and wider strategy permit it.
Eden Joins Second Evening Political Discussions
Eden participates in late discussions covering political questions alongside military strategy.
First Atomic B-29 Modifications
The first B-29 modification work begins at Wright Field to adapt the aircraft for carrying the new atomic weapons.
Harriman Attends Stalin Hosted Conference Dinner
Harriman joins the senior delegations for Stalin's dinner and the discussions that continue afterward.
Marshall Defends Cross Channel Strategy
Marshall supports concentrating Anglo-American strength on the cross-Channel invasion rather than dispersing resources.
Mediterranean Diversion Debate
Stalin opposes Mediterranean operations that might weaken Overlord while supporting a complementary landing in southern France.
Molotov Joins Stalin Hosted Dinner Talks
Molotov joins Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill and senior advisers for evening discussions after the second plenary.
Overlord Command and Japan Commitment Discussed
Stalin presses for appointment of an Overlord commander and reiterates that the Soviet Union will fight Japan after Germany is defeated.
Roosevelt Inspects Sword of Stalingrad
Roosevelt inspects the Sword of Stalingrad after Churchill formally presents it to Stalin.
Roosevelt Reviews Strategy with American Chiefs
Roosevelt meets the American Chiefs of Staff before the second plenary session.
Second Private Roosevelt Stalin Discussion
Stalin meets Roosevelt privately before the second plenary to continue political and strategic discussions.
Second Tehran Plenary Continues Strategic Debate
Churchill continues the strategic debate over Overlord, Mediterranean operations and supporting offensives.
Second Tehran Plenary Opens
Roosevelt joins Churchill and Stalin for the second full plenary meeting of the conference.
Soviet Offensive Timed with Overlord Proposed
Stalin offers to launch a major Soviet offensive around the time of Overlord to pin German forces in the east.
Stalin Calls for Overlord Supreme Commander
Stalin argues that Overlord needs a clearly appointed commander responsible for its execution.
Stalin Demands Firm Overlord Commitment
Stalin presses the Western Allies for a firm commitment to launch Overlord in 1944.
Sword of Stalingrad Accepted
Stalin accepts the Sword of Stalingrad and thanks Britain on behalf of the citizens of Stalingrad.
Sword of Stalingrad Presented
Churchill presents Stalin with the Sword of Stalingrad on behalf of King George VI and the British people.
Tripartite Military Meeting Opens
Marshall joins British and Soviet military representatives in a morning meeting on coordinated operations.
Voroshilov Represents Stavka in Military Talks
Voroshilov participates in military discussions linking Soviet operations with the Anglo-American invasion of Western Europe.
Free State
Partisans consolidate power after German withdrawal from Albania
Government Established
Hoxha's government takes control after liberation from German occupation
Liberation
Partisan forces enter Tirana and complete liberation of Albania
Housing
Announces the design for the "Peoples House"
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.
Amphibious Assault Concept Approved
Eisenhower approves continued development of the amphibious invasion concept.
Interagency Plan Review
Eisenhower reviews the invasion concept with senior intelligence, defence and diplomatic officials.
Project Urgency Meeting
Goodpaster joins the meeting where Eisenhower demands maximum urgency in preparations against Castro.
DCI Swearing-In
Chief Justice Earl Warren administered McCone's oath as Director of Central Intelligence in the White House Cabinet Room.
Director of Central Intelligence
McCone was sworn in as Director of Central Intelligence and became the fourth Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Concorde
The British & French Governments agree to build what will become Concorde
Concorde
The British & French Governments agree to build what will become Concorde
Soviet Withdrawal ExComm Briefing
McCone briefed the Executive Committee on Soviet deployment, missile withdrawal, and intelligence concerning the continuing military situation in Cuba.
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
The first official investigation of the Kennedy assassination is established by President Johnson, a week after the assassination
Camelot Memory Framing
During her interview with Theodore White, Mrs. Kennedy used the musical Camelot to frame how she wanted her husband's presidency remembered.
Chairman
Chairs the presidential commission investigating the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Commission
Appointed member of the Warren Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Commission Chairmanship
Warren became chairman of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy when the commission was established by Executive Order 11130.
Commission Establishment
Establishes the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known as the Warren Commission.
Earl Warren Appointment
Johnson appointed Chief Justice Earl Warren to chair the commission investigating President Kennedy's assassination.
Executive Order 11130
Johnson issued Executive Order 11130 establishing the presidential commission that became known as the Warren Commission.
Federal Agency Cooperation
Johnson's executive order directed federal departments and agencies to provide the Warren Commission with services, information, and assistance needed for its investigation.
Oswald Killing Investigation
Johnson directed the Warren Commission to examine both Kennedy's assassination and the subsequent killing of accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald.
Theodore White Interview
Jacqueline Kennedy gave journalist Theodore H. White an interview on November 29, 1963, one week after the assassination.
Warren Commission
Appointed member of the Warren Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Warren Commission
Appointed member of the Warren Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Warren Commission
Appointed member of the Warren Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Warren Commission
Johnson created the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy to investigate the killing and report its conclusions to him.
Warren Commission
Appointed member of the Warren Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Warren Commission
Appointed member of the Warren Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Warren Commission Appointment
President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Chief Justice Earl Warren to chair the commission investigating President Kennedy's assassination.
Warren Commission Established
President Johnson created the commission chaired by Earl Warren to investigate Kennedy's assassination, including possible foreign or Cuban involvement.
Warren Commission Membership
Johnson appointed seven members to the Warren Commission, including legislators from both parties, former CIA Director Allen Dulles, and diplomat John J. McCloy.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
International Monetary Fund
International financial support of about 1.4 billion pounds is arranged after the devaluation of sterling.
Resignation Announced
Announces he will leave the Defense Department amid doubts about the war
European Monetary System Debate
Takes part in House of Commons debate on proposals for the European Monetary System while serving as Shadow Chancellor.
Dublin European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders debate the United Kingdom's Community budget contribution.
Invasion of Iran
Iran launches a major offensive on the central front with Iraq
Operation Tariq al-Quds
Khomeini supports the offensive that helps Iran retake Bostan from Iraqi forces
Operation Tariq al-Quds
Rashid is assigned an operational command role in the offensive to retake Bostan
Operation Tariq al-Quds
Rezaei supervises Revolutionary Guard planning for Operation Tariq al-Quds
Operation Tariq al-Quds
Sayad Shirazi supervises army planning for the Bostan offensive
Battlefield Nuclear Weapons
Addresses Commons questions concerning battlefield nuclear weapons.
NATO Defence Policy
Addresses Commons questions concerning NATO defence policy.
Beagle Dispute Settlement
Accepts a negotiated settlement defining the maritime boundary with Argentina.
Real Live
Releases the live album Real Live.
Treaty of Peace and Friendship
Signs the Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Argentina after papal mediation of the Beagle dispute.
Congress of Peoples Deputies
The Supreme Soviet agrees to the foundation of the Congress of Peoples Deputies
Constitution of Russia
The Congress of Peoples Deputies will elect the Supreme Soviet
Constitution of Russia
The Supreme Soviet agrees to the foundation of the Congress of Peoples Deputies. The Supreme Soviet abolishes itself. The Congress of Peoples Deputies will have 2,250 members. The Congress of Peoples Deputies will elect the Supreme Soviet. The Congress of Peoples Deputies will be elected except for 750 nominated by the CPSU
Election
The Congress of Peoples Deputies will elect the Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet
The Congress of Peoples Deputies will elect the Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet
The Supreme Soviet abolishes itself
Constitution of Czech Rep
Parliament, still dominated by the Communists, removes the article guaranteeing a leadership role to the Communist Party and Marxism as a state ideology from the Constitution
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Parliament, still dominated by the Communists, removes the article guaranteeing a leadership role to the Communist Party and Marxism as a state ideology from the Constitution
Velvet Revolution
Parliament, still dominated by the Communists, removes the article guaranteeing a leadership role to the Communist Party and Marxism as a state ideology from the Constitution
Force Authorization
Coalition states gain authority to enforce Kuwait's liberation.
Resolution 678 Session
Addresses the Security Council as force authorization is debated.
UN Resolution 678
Security Council authorizes all necessary means after the withdrawal deadline.
Withdrawal Deadline Diplomacy
Continues diplomatic efforts before the January withdrawal deadline.
Norwegian EU Membership Referendum
A 2 day referendum rejects Norwegian membership of the EU
Referendum
A 2 day referendum rejects Norwegian membership of the EU
Referendum
A 2 day referendum rejects Norwegian membership of the EU
House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee
Begins a term on the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee and contributes to parliamentary examination of economic and financial policy.
IAEA Suspension Verification
The IAEA reports that surveillance measures are in place to verify Iran's declared suspension of enrichment-related activities.
Chief of Army Staff
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani succeeds Pervez Musharraf as Chief of Army Staff.
Leveson Report
Receives the Leveson report into press culture and ethics.
Mercury Polar Ice
MESSENGER neutron measurements provide compelling evidence that Mercury's permanently shadowed north-polar craters contain abundant water ice.
Chief of Army Staff
Raheel Sharif becomes Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
Chief of Army Staff
Qamar Javed Bajwa becomes Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Raheel Sharif.
Hwasong 15 Test
North Korea tests the Hwasong-15 ICBM.
Resignation of Adil Abdul Mahdi
Announces resignation after mass protests.
USMCA Signing
Signs the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
Second Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Starmer appoints a revised shadow team focused on economic credibility and public services.
Chief of Army Staff
Syed Asim Munir takes command of the Pakistan Army as Chief of Army Staff.
Births on November 29
Birth of Cixi
Birth of Cixi, daughter of Huizheng, an ordinary official from the Manchu Yehenara clan
Deaths on November 29
Death of Louis X
Death of Phillip IV, Louis Xs father
Death of Philip IV
Death of Philip IV
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Thomas Wolsey, en route to London to be executed for high treason
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Thomas Wolsey, on the way to London to answer charges of treason
Death of Natalie Wood
Death of Natalie Wood
Death of Cary Grant
Death of Cary Grant
Battles on November 29
Battle of Argaon
Raghoji II Bhonsle's forces are defeated at Argaon during the East India Company's campaign in central India.
Battle of Rhenosterkop
Paget launches repeated attacks on the Boer position at Rhenosterkop but fails to break the defence.
Battle of Rhenosterkop
Viljoen's outnumbered force repels Paget's attacks at Rhenosterkop before withdrawing during the night.