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Elected by the witan as King of all England on the death of Edmund Ironside
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November 30 in History
This permanent archive page contains 179 World History Database records for November 30, spanning 1016 to 2018. Recorded topics include Death of Edmund II Ironside; Succession; Inauguration.
Total: 179Events: 145Births: 5Deaths: 3Battles: 26Countries: 24
Events on November 30
Inauguration
Inaugurated King of Scotland on St Andrews Day
Interregnum
Balliol was inaugurated at Scone, ending the first Scottish interregnum.
Invasion of France
Edward returns to England
Peace
Returns to England after agreeing a truce with France
Baptism of Margaret Tudor
Henry VII's daughter Margaret is baptised and named after her grandmother Margaret Beaufort.
Monastic Lands Compromise
Mary accepts that former monastic lands will not be restored to the church.
Papal Authority Restored
Parliament accepts reconciliation with Rome and papal authority.
Papal Reconciliation
England is formally reconciled with Rome under Mary's government
Parliament
Parliament listens to Poles absolution of itself & the nation
Reconciliation with Rome
England is formally reconciled with the papacy under Mary's parliament.
Return from Imprisonment
Burton returns publicly after punishment for attacking episcopal religious policy.
Return to London
Bastwick receives a popular welcome after release from island imprisonment.
Triumphal Return to London
Crowds welcome Prynne back from imprisonment imposed by the prerogative courts.
Grocers' Hall Lease
John Houblon leads the Bank as it secures a lease for Grocers' Hall, which becomes its principal home before the move to Threadneedle Street.
Capture
Iakov Dolgorukov is taken prisoner after the Russian defeat at Narva.
Capture
Ivan Trubetskoy is among the Russian commanders captured after Narva.
Cavalry Action
Boris Sheremetev's cavalry is caught in the Russian defeat at Narva.
Command at Narva
Charles Eugene de Croy commands Russian forces at Narva after Peter I leaves the army.
Military Defeat
Peter I's army loses artillery, muskets and supplies after the defeat at Narva.
Narva Consequence
The Swedish victory at Narva strengthens Charles XII and worsens Augustus II's position.
Relief of Narva
Charles XII defeats the Russian army besieging Narva and relieves the Swedish fortress.
Relief of Narva
Relieves the Swedish fortress and captures Russian artillery.
Strategic Decision
After Narva, Charles XII turns south toward Livonia and Poland-Lithuania rather than invading Russia.
Anniversary Meeting
Newton assumes the chair at the Society's anniversary election.
Royal Society
Elected President of the Royal Society, an office he holds until death.
Royal Society Presidency
Begins his long presidency of the Royal Society.
Royal Society Presidency
Newton is elected President of the Royal Society.
Departure into Exile
Leaves England for the Continent after waiting for favourable conditions to cross the Channel.
Peace Treaty
Puts his signature to the preliminary peace Treaty
Independence of Great Britain
The Treaty of Paris recognizes the independence of the 13 American colonies
Independence of United States of America
The Treaty of Paris recognizes the independence of the 13 American colonies
Rule of St Lucia
Under the Treaty of Paris Britain cedes St Lucia to France
Rule of Tobago
Under the Treaty of Paris Britain cedes Tobago to France
Rule of West Indies
In the Treaty of Paris Britain is awarded the West Indies
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris recognizes the independence of the 13 American colonies. The Treaty of Paris cedes Florida to Spain. France regains St Lucia, Tobago & the East Indies. Britain regains the West Indies
Demands Britain relinquish military posts along Great Lakes & in Ohio, Britain
Demands Britain relinquish military posts along Great Lakes & in Ohio, Britain refuses
Withdrawal from Warsaw
Withdraws Russian forces from Warsaw after the uprising begins.
Polemical Tactics of the Augsburg Newspaper
Publishes an article criticizing the polemical methods of the Augsburg newspaper.
Canal Concession
Obtains Said Pasha's concession to form a company and construct the Suez Canal.
Canal Concession
Grants the first concession for construction of the Suez Canal.
Sovereignty of Canal Concession
Grants de Lesseps a concession that gives a foreign company rights to build and operate the future Suez Canal.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela
Budget
The Lords reject the Budget by 350 votes to 75
Budget
The Lords reject the Budget by 350 votes to 75
Budget Rejection
Leads Conservative peers during rejection of the Finance Bill.
Condemnation of Lords Budget Rejection
Condemns the Lords for refusing to pass the Finance Bill.
Constitutional Crisis Intensifies
Prepares to seek an electoral mandate over the constitutional dispute.
Constitutional Election Mandate
Prepares to seek an electoral mandate over the constitutional crisis.
Finance Bill Amendment
Moves that the Finance Bill be submitted to the electorate.
House of Lords Budget Challenge
Leads the Lords challenge to the Peoples Budget.
Lords Constitutional Crisis
Triggers a constitutional confrontation with the Liberal government.
Lords Reject Finance Bill
The House of Lords rejects the Budget by 350 votes to 75.
Lords Rejection of Budget
Condemns the Lords refusal to pass the Finance Bill.
Reform of Parliament
Finance Bill, The Finance Bill is rejected by the House of Lords, 350 votes to 75
Constitution of Great Britain
The Finance Bill is rejected in the Lords by 350 votes to 75. The Commons is prorogued & a general election campaign begins
Election
The Commons is prorogued & a general election campaign begins
German Cambrai Counterattack Reviewed
Haig reviews the German counterattack that recovers much of the ground gained earlier at Cambrai.
Health of George VI
Operated on for a duodenal ulcer
Council of Workers and Peasants Defence
Lenin chairs the Council of Workers' and Peasants' Defence created to coordinate the Soviet war effort.
First Recorded Hansard Contribution
Makes his first recorded contribution in Hansard shortly after entering Parliament.
Chancellorship Ends
Leaves the chancellorship at the end of November 1923.
Resignation of Gustav Stressman
Dr Stresemann leaves office
Copley Medal
Awarded the Royal Society's Copley Medal for relativity and contributions to quantum theory.
Prussian Police
Consolidates his control of the Prussian police apparatus after months of emergency arrests and political repression.
Parliament
Parliament is recalled after a 6 month recess
Invasion of Finland
Russia launches an attack against Finland, fighting lasts throughout the winter. Russia attacks the Mannerheim Line to invade Finland
Mannerheim Line
Russia attacks the Mannerheim Line to invade Finland
Norwegian Waters Plan
Considers naval risks of mining Norwegian waters to interrupt ore shipments through Narvik.
Dismissal
Asks to be relieved of his command if there is no longer confidence in his leadership
Arnold Reviews Air Support for 1944 Operations
Arnold reviews air requirements connected with the planned Allied offensives in Europe.
Atlantic Wall
Field Marshal Rommel begins inspection of Atlantic Wall, Germany's coastal defence system stretching from Norway to the Spanish frontier
Atlantic Wall
Field Marshal Rommel begins inspection of Atlantic Wall, Germany's coastal defence system stretching from Norway to the Spanish frontier
Brooke Attends Churchill Birthday Conference Dinner
Brooke attends the dinner where military and political discussions continue among senior Allied leaders.
Churchill Joins Third Plenary
Churchill takes part in the third plenary as the leaders narrow their remaining strategic differences.
Churchill Meets Shah during Tehran Summit
Churchill receives Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi while the Allied leaders are gathered in Tehran.
Churchill Sixty Ninth Birthday Dinner
Churchill celebrates his sixty-ninth birthday at a dinner attended by Roosevelt, Stalin and senior Allied leaders.
Invasion of Western Front
Field Marshal Rommel begins inspection of Atlantic Wall, Germany's coastal defence system stretching from Norway to the Spanish frontier
King Reviews Naval Requirements for European Operations
King contributes to discussion of naval resources and landing craft needed for forthcoming Allied operations.
Leahy Attends Combined Chiefs Meeting
Leahy joins senior American and British military leaders reviewing the remaining strategic questions.
Marshall Attends Combined Chiefs Review
Marshall participates in the Combined Chiefs review before the third Tehran plenary.
Molotov Attends Churchill Birthday Dinner
Molotov attends Churchill's birthday dinner with the principal Allied political and military representatives.
Operation Overlord
Field Marshal Rommel begins inspection of Atlantic Wall, Germany's coastal defence system stretching from Norway to the Spanish frontier
Roosevelt Hosts Big Three Luncheon
Roosevelt hosts Churchill and Stalin for luncheon before the third plenary session.
Roosevelt Meets Shah of Iran
Roosevelt meets Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi during the Tehran Conference and discusses relations with Iran.
Roosevelt Presents Churchill Birthday Gift
Roosevelt presents Churchill with a Kashan bowl during the Prime Minister's birthday dinner.
Stalin Joins Third Plenary
Stalin participates in the third plenary meeting as agreement on 1944 operations takes shape.
Stalin Meets Shah during Tehran Summit
Stalin meets the Shah of Iran while attending the summit in Tehran.
Stalin Praises American Lend Lease Production
At Churchill's birthday dinner, Stalin praises American industrial output and the importance of Lend-Lease to the Soviet war effort.
Third Tehran Plenary Opens
Roosevelt joins Churchill and Stalin for the third formal plenary meeting.
Constituent Assembly Election
The government held a constituent assembly election whose disputed results preceded further military consolidation.
Election
Feels he can lead another election but Woolton, the Party Chairman, disagrees. Churchill says he can lead another election but Woolton, the Party Chairman, disagrees
Prime Minister Appointment
Becomes prime minister following Daniel Malan's retirement.
Strijdom Government Begins
Leads a government committed to strengthening apartheid.
Election
The National Party victory ends decades of Colorado dominance in national government
Cuban Missile Crisis
President Kennedy authorized Operation Mongoose, a covert programme directed against Fidel Castro's government.
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary, 1st term
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer following the devaluation of sterling.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Roy Jenkins becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer with responsibility for stabilising sterling at its new exchange rate.
Devaluation Aftermath
Becomes Chancellor after sterling devaluation and begins restoring confidence in the economy.
All Things Must Pass
Releases album, "All Things Must Pass" in Britain
Zairianisation
The government transfers many foreign-owned businesses to Zairian citizens.
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.
Pink Floyd
"The Wall" is finally released
Pink Floyd
"The Wall" is finally released
The Wall
Pink Floyd release The Wall, dominated by Waters's narrative concept
Referendum
The electorate rejects the military regime's proposed constitutional reform
Chernobyl Shelter Completion
Receives reports on completion of the initial shelter constructed over the destroyed Unit 4 reactor.
Chernobyl Shelter Completion
Receives reports on completion of the initial shelter constructed over the destroyed Unit 4 reactor.
Constitution of Afghanistan
A new constitution establishes the Republic of Afghanistan and provides for an elected presidency.
Head of State
Najibullah assumes the constitutional presidency and continues his national reconciliation policy.
President of Afghanistan
The Loya Jirga elects Najibullah president under the new constitution.
Aden-Sanaa Unity Negotiations
The accord accelerates preparation for a single republic.
Unification Agreement
Agrees with southern leaders on steps toward Yemeni unification.
Velvet Revolution
The federal Government decides barbed wire should be removed at the border with Austria (later also at the border with West Germany), and that Czechoslovak citizens do not need "exit visa permits". Czech citizens do not need "exit visa permits" anymore when travelling abroad
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Chief Whip
Appointed Chief Whip
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Minister of Duchy of Lancastr
Appointed Minister of the Duchy of Lancaster
Minister of Education
Appointed Minister of Education & Science
Minister of Energy
Appointed Minister of Energy
Minister of Scotlaand
Appointed Minister for Scotland
Minister of Trade & Industry
Appointed Minister of Trade & Industry
Minister of Transport
Appointed Minister of Transport
Secretary of State for Agriculture
Appointed Minister of Agriculture
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of Health
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Appointed Minister for Northern Ireland
Secretary of State for Wales
Appointed Minister for Wales
Russian Support for Soviet Budget
Russia agrees to provide emergency financial support to the Soviet central government during its final budget crisis.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Budget
Presents the budget for 1995-96, proposes cutting spending but not reducing taxes
Chechnya Military Decision
Approves measures leading to the deployment of federal troops against the separatist government in Chechnya.
Abidjan Agreement
Foday Sankoh signs peace agreement with the Sierra Leone government
Abidjan Peace Accord
Government and RUF sign the Abidjan Peace Accord
Vice Dean
Appointed Vice Dean of the College of Cardinals
MONUC Peacekeeping Mission Established
Oversees United Nations preparations after the Security Council establishes MONUC to support implementation of the Lusaka agreement.
Dean of College of Cardinals
Appointed Dean of the College of Cardinals
Final Public Appearance
Makes a final public appearance at a St Pauls Cathedral event connected with Churchill.
Large Hadron Collider Beam Energy Record
Announces that the Large Hadron Collider has set a world record for particle-beam energy at 1.18 TeV per beam.
End of First Bjarni Benediktsson Government
The First Bjarni Benediktsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
Begins the First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Births on November 30
Birth of George II
Birth of George II, Schloss Herrenhausen, son of George I & Sophia Dorothea
Birth of George II
Birth of George II, Schloss Herrenhausen, son of George I & Sophia Dorothea
Birth of George II
Birth of George II, Schloss Herrenhausen, son of George I & Sophia Dorothea
Birth of Winston Churchill
Birth of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace, family estate near Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Birth of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Churchill celebrates his 90th birthday
Deaths on November 30
Death of Edmund II Ironside
Death of Edmund II, on St Andrews day, fighting Canute
Death of Oscar Wilde
Death of Oscar Wilde
Death of George Herbert Walker Bush
Death of George H W Bush
Battles on November 30
Battle of Narva
Charles XII defeats Peter I's much larger Russian army at Narva and captures guns and supplies.
Battle of Narva
Charles XII defeats Peter I's much larger Russian army at Narva.
Battle of Narva
Charles XII leads a smaller Swedish army to victory over Peter I's larger Russian force at Narva.
Battle of Narva
Defeats a much larger Russian army outside Narva.
Battle of Narva
Avtonom Golovin commands part of the Russian army during the Battle of Narva.
Battle of Narva
Henning Rudolf Horn commands the Swedish garrison at Narva before Charles XII relieves the fortress.
Battle of Narva
Carl Gustav Rehnskiold helps command the Swedish attack at Narva.
Battle of Narva
Magnus Stenbock serves in the Swedish army during the victory at Narva.
Battle of Narva
Otto Vellingk serves among the senior Swedish officers during Charles XII's Narva campaign.
Battle of Narva
Adam Veyde commands a Russian division during the Battle of Narva.
Battle of Narva, 1st
Charles XII positioned his 8,000 men (another 2,500 men were garrisoned in the city and would take part in the battle at a later stage) opposite the besieging Russian army of about 34,000 to 40,000 troops.
Battle of Narva, 1st
If Sweden had invaded Russia immediately after Narva, Peter would have been almost powerless to stop them.
Battle of Narva, 1st
The Russian surrender brought to Charles XII's army all of Peter's cannons, muskets and military supplies.
Battle of Narva, 1st
This left Russia's remaining armed forces with essentially no equipment.
Battle of Kaiserslaute
Checks the advance of the French under General Hoche
Battle of Kaiserslaute
Checked by the Allied forces under Brunswick
Battle of Sinope
Destruction of Turkish ships provide Great Britain and France a reason for declaring war against Russia.
Battle of Sinope
The Sultan's armies attack the Russian army near the Danube, Nicholas responds by dispatching warships, which destroy a patrol squadron of Ottoman frigates and corvettes while they were anchored at the port of Sinope.
Battle of Sinope
Attacks the Turkish Admiral Hussein Pasha, the Turkish flotilla is destroyed.
Battle of Sinope
Destroys an Ottoman squadron at Sinope.
Battle of Sinope
The Russians destroy the Turkish Fleet at Sinope. Destruction of Turkish ships provide Great Britain and France a reason for declaring war against Russia.
Battle of Sinope
Attacked by Russia's Admiral Nakhimov, the Turkish flotilla is destroyed.
Battle of Sinope
Commands Ottoman ships destroyed by Nakhimov at Sinope.
Battle of Argesul
German & Austrian victory which leads to the capture of Bucharest. Attacks the Romanians at the River Argesul who launch an operation to defend Bucharest
Battle of Argesul
German & Austrian victory which leads to the capture of Bucharest. Attacks the Romanians at the River Argesul who launch an operation to defend Bucharest
Battle of Tassafaronga
Tanaka's destroyers launch an effective torpedo counterattack during the Battle of Tassafaronga.