Archbishop
Receives the stole of office as Archbishop of Canterbury
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November 4 in History
This permanent archive page contains 246 World History Database records for November 4, spanning 1366 to 2020. Recorded topics include Archbishop; Siege of St-Pierre-le-Moutier; Birth of Edward IV.
Total: 246Events: 220Births: 8Deaths: 5Battles: 11Coronations: 2Countries: 31
Events on November 4
Siege of St-Pierre-le-Moutier
Joan of Arc is given a new army, her troops captured the town of St-Pierre-le-Moutier
Constitution of England
Parliament meets to begin a programme of Church reform that lasts until 1536
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament meets to begin a programme of Church reform that lasts until 1536
Reform of Parliament
Parliament meets to begin a programme of Church reform that lasts until 1536
Arrest of Thomas Wolsey
Has Thomas Wolsey arrested for high treason
Treason
Has Thomas Wolsey arrested for high treason
Parliament
The first Parliament of Edward VI opens and begins legislating on religion, government and social policy.
Siege of Antwerp
Philips troops become undisciplined due to lack of pay & sack Antwerp
Gunpowder Treason Plot
As Fawkes identified himself as John Johnson, servant to Thomas Percy, it was Percys name which appeared on the Governments first arrest warrant
Gunpowder Treason Plot
During a search of the House of Lords at about midnight on 4 November 1605, Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder enough to reduce the House of Lords to rubble and arrested. Most of the conspirators fled from London as they learned of the plots discovery, trying to enlist support along the way
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Fawkes had taken up his station late on the previous night of the plot, armed with a slow match and a watch given to him by Percy "becaus he should knowe howe the time went away"
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The king ordered a second, more thorough search to be made of the undercroft, and at about midnight Fawkes was discovered guarding the gunpowder, and arrested
Gunpowder Treason Plot
For his service in protecting the crown, Monteagle was rewarded with 500 pounds and 200 pounds worth of lands.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
John Whynniard, the property's owner, told the searchers that Thomas Percy held the tenancy.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Monteagle then told Suffolk that the warning letter could have come from Percy.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
William Parker joined Thomas Howard in searching the basement of Parliament, where they found the stash of gunpowder and explosives.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
William Parker, fourth Baron Monteagle, attended the search of Parliament's undercroft.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Present at the search of the undercroft where the party are told by the owner of the house, John Whynniard, that its tenancy was then held by Thomas Percy, Monteagle then tells Suffolk the letter could be from Thomas Percy. As Fawkes identified himself as John Johnson, servant to Thomas Percy, it was Percys name which appeared on the Governments first arrest warrant
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Present at the search of the undercroft where the party are told by the owner of the house, John Whynniard, that its tenancy was then held by Thomas Percy, Monteagle then tells Suffolk the letter could be from Thomas Percy
Investiture
Investiture as Prince of Wales at Westminster, the last investiture until 1911
Succession
Succeeds as King of Bohemia
Royalist Advance to Reading
Charles reaches Reading while advancing toward London after Edgehill.
Royalist Advance to Reading
Charles reaches Reading while advancing toward London after Edgehill.
Royalist Army Reaches Reading
Charles reaches Reading while Parliamentarian forces reorganise nearer London.
Royalist Army Reaches Reading
Charles reaches Reading while Parliamentarian forces reorganise nearer London.
Southern Association Command
Parliament places Waller over an association of southern counties and authorises forces to serve under his command.
Marriage
Marries William, her cousin, the Prince of Orange
Marriage
William III of Orange marries Mary Stuart at St James's Palace, strengthening the dynastic connection between the House of Orange and the English royal family.
Reform of Parliament
The Commons move the next in line should be the Duke of Yorks eldest daughter Mary. The Commons move the Duke of York be excluded from the succession
Return from Flanders
Returns to England from campaign service in Flanders as the parliamentary session continues.
Succession
The Convention of the Estates of Scotland - which was much more divided than the English Parliament - finally declares that James is no longer King of Scotland
St Clair's Defeat
Defeated by the Western Confederacy in the Northwest Indian War
Capture of Maastricht
Receives Maastricht's surrender during the French revolutionary advance.
French Occupation of Maastricht
Brings the city under French control after the siege.
Trafalgar Dispatch
Brings Collingwood's Trafalgar dispatch to Britain in HMS Pickle.
Conference of London
Wellington opens the London Conference to discuss Belgian independence
Discovery of Anaesthetic
Carries out the 1sr succesful experiment to use chloroform as an anaesthetic
Health of James Young Simpson
Carries out the 1sr succesful experiment to use chloroform as an anaesthetic
Calls Pius IXs brief to establish a Catholic hierarchy in England &
Calls Pius IXs brief to establish a Catholic hierarchy in England & Wales "insolent"
Government
Forms a coaltion Government of Peelites, Whigs & Radicals
Press Gallery
The House of Commons Press Gallery opens for the 1st time
Scutari Hospital
Arrives at Scutari to improve nursing and hospital administration.
Fashoda incident passes off peacefully when the French recall Marchand
The Fashoda incident passes off peacefully when the French recall Marchand
Press Celebrations Music Premiere
Conducts the first performance of the Press Celebrations Music in Helsinki.
Commons Budget Passage
Sends the controversial budget measure to the House of Lords.
Finance Bill Third Reading
Secures the Finance Bills third reading in the Commons.
Reform of Parliament
Finance Bill, the 3rd reading of the Finance Bill is passed in the House of Commons
Constitution of Great Britain
The 3rd reading of the Finance Bill is carried in the House of Commons
Agadir Crisis
Under the Treaty of Fez Germany cedes France a small area of territory to the south-east of Fort Lamy, now part of Chad. A 275 000 km territory, known as Neukamerun, becomes part of the German colony of Kamerun and part of German West Africa, which only lasts briefly until they are captured by the allies in World War I
Agadir Crisis
A 275 000 km territory, known as Neukamerun, becomes part of the German colony of Kamerun and part of German West Africa, which only lasts briefly until they are captured by the allies in World War I
Agadir Crisis Convention
Approves territorial gains for Kamerun while abandoning claims in Morocco.
Agadir Crisis Settlement
Recognizes French predominance in Morocco in exchange for African territory.
French-German Convention
Obtains parts of French Equatorial Africa for German Kamerun.
Moroccan Settlement Accepted
Accepts the agreement ending the confrontation with France.
Morocco-Congo Agreement
Supports the Franco-German agreement transferring parts of French Equatorial Africa to German Cameroon.
Morocco-Congo Agreement
Concludes the November settlement by which Germany accepts France's Moroccan position in exchange for territory adjoining Cameroon.
Rule of Cameroons
A 275 000 km territory, known as Neukamerun, becomes part of the German colony of Kamerun and part of German West Africa, which only lasts briefly until they are captured by the allies in World War I
Rule of Chad
Under the Treaty of Fez Germany cedes France a small area of territory to the south-east of Fort Lamy, now part of Chad
Rule of Fort Lamy
Under the Treaty of Fez Germany cedes France a small area of territory to the south-east of Fort Lamy, now part of Chad
Rule of German South West Africa
A 275 000 km territory, known as Neukamerun, becomes part of the German colony of Kamerun and part of German West Africa, which only lasts briefly until they are captured by the allies in World War I
Rule of Neukamerun
A 275 000 km territory, known as Neukamerun, becomes part of the German colony of Kamerun and part of German West Africa, which only lasts briefly until they are captured by the allies in World War I
Southern Journey Dog Support
Girev drives dogs in support of the southern journey, helping move supplies and maintain communication along the route.
Treaty of Fez
Under the Treaty of Fez Germany cedes France a small area of territory to the south-east of Fort Lamy, now part of Chad
Treaty of Fez
A 275 000 km territory, known as Neukamerun, becomes part of the German colony of Kamerun and part of German West Africa, which only lasts briefly until they are captured by the allies in World War I
Abercrombie Monitor Design Work Begun
The Director of Naval Construction is instructed to develop shallow-draught monitors around the newly available fourteen-inch turrets.
Commander of XVIII Corps
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army
Commander of XVIII Corps
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army
Coronel Defeat Response Ordered
After news of Coronel, Fisher moves quickly to create an overwhelming force to hunt Admiral von Spee.
Invincible and Inflexible Detached for South Atlantic
Fisher orders battlecruisers Invincible and Inflexible detached from home forces for the hunt for von Spee.
Restricted Covariance Equations
Presents revised gravitational field equations to the Prussian Academy during his final push toward general relativity.
October Revolution
Zinoviev, Kamenev, Alexei Rykov, Vladimir Milyutin, and Victor Nogin resign from the Central Committee on November 4, 1917 (Julian calendar)
October Revolution
Zinoviev, Kamenev, Alexei Rykov, Vladimir Milyutin, and Victor Nogin resign from the Central Committee on November 4, 1917 (Julian calendar)
October Revolution
Zinoviev, Kamenev, Alexei Rykov, Vladimir Milyutin, and Victor Nogin resign from the Central Committee on November 4, 1917 (Julian calendar)
October Revolution
Zinoviev, Kamenev, Alexei Rykov, Vladimir Milyutin, and Victor Nogin resign from the Central Committee on November 4, 1917 (Julian calendar)
First Army
The Battle of the Sambre (4th November 1918) was a continuation of the Allied advance by Haigs Army Group (the First, 3rd and 4th Armies and the French First Army) coming from the direction of Valenciennes. The Allied troops were to advance from the Conde Canal on a thirty mile front towards Maubeuge-Mons. The offensive included the the Second Battle of Guise (4th - 5th November 1918)
Fourth Army
The Battle of the Sambre (4th November 1918) was a continuation of the Allied advance by Haigs Army Group (the First, 3rd and 4th Armies and the French First Army) coming from the direction of Valenciennes. The Allied troops were to advance from the Conde Canal on a thirty mile front towards Maubeuge-Mons. The offensive included the the Second Battle of Guise (4th - 5th November 1918)
Le Quesnoy Assault Directed
Russell directs the New Zealand Division during the capture of Le Quesnoy.
Le Quesnoy Wall Scaled
Averill leads soldiers up a ladder and over the fortified wall during the capture of Le Quesnoy.
Reballion of Rebels in Kiel
1st day of the Kiel Mutiny
Reballion of Rebels in Kiel
1st day of the Kiel Mutiny
Third Army
The Battle of the Sambre (4th November 1918) was a continuation of the Allied advance by Haigs Army Group (the First, 3rd and 4th Armies and the French First Army) coming from the direction of Valenciennes. The Allied troops were to advance from the Conde Canal on a thirty mile front towards Maubeuge-Mons. The offensive included the the Second Battle of Guise (4th - 5th November 1918)
War and Navy Minister at Omsk
Kolchak enters the anti-Bolshevik government at Omsk as minister of war and navy.
Assassination of Kei Hara
The Prime Minister of Japan is assassinated by a Korean
Economy of Germany
German currency begins to collapse
Sturmabteilung (SA)
Founds the SA
Economy of Great Britain
Promises "tranquility & prosperity in which to recuperate from the war"
Election
Elected Vice President on the Republican ticket with Calvin Coolidge.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister Great Britain, 2nd term
Marriage
Marries Leopold III of Belgium
Marriage
Marries Asrtrid, daughter of Prince Charles of Sweden
Independence of Great Britain
Hosts a visit by Gandi in Buckingham Palace during the Round Table Conference on India
Independence of India
Hosts a visit by Gandi in Buckingham Palace during the Round Table Conference on India
Round Table Conference
Hosts a visit by Gandi in Buckingham Palace during the Round Table Conference on India
Armament
Arms can be shipped to belligerent powers if they pay cash & US ships transport them
Legislation
Signs an amendment to the Neutrality Act
MI6
Appointed Head of MI6
Neutrality
Signs an amendment to the Neutrality Act
Neutrality
Signs an amendment to the Neutrality Act
Signs an amendment to the Neutrality Act
Signs an amendment to the Neutrality Act
Invasion of Greece
The Fuhrer orders his Army General Staff to prepare for an invasion of Northern Greece via Romania and Bulgaria. Hitler's plans for this campaign are incorporated into a master plan aimed at depriving the British of their Mediterranean bases. Hitler intervened on November 4, 1940, four days after the British took both Crete and Lemnos
Invasion of Greece
Hitler intervened on November 4, 1940, four days after the British took both Crete and Lemnos
Felix
A plan to capture Gibraltar, the Canaries & Cape Verde. An operation to oust the British from the Meditteranean
Alamein Breakthrough Achieved
Eighth Army breaks the Axis front and begins the pursuit westward across Egypt and Libya.
Destruction of Littorio
Littorio suffers catastrophic losses during the British breakthrough and ceases to function as an effective armoured division.
Folgore Withdrawal
Bignami receives orders to withdraw the battered Folgore formations after days of defensive fighting in the southern sector.
Last Message of Ariete
Arena reports that Ariete has been surrounded and its tanks are still fighting as British armour breaks through.
Retreat from El Alamein
Begins the retreat from El Alamein after the Axis line is broken.
Supercharge
The Axis troops are forced to rereat
X-10 Graphite Reactor Criticality
Supervises startup as the X-10 Graphite Reactor reaches criticality at Clinton Laboratories.
Independence of Israel
Meets Churchill & agrees to the partition of Palestine & support a Jewish State
Jewish State
Meets Churchill & agrees to the partition of Palestine & support a Jewish State
Rule of Palestine
Meets Churchill & agrees to the partition of Palestine & support a Jewish State
Chinese-US Treaty
Chinese-US Treaty of friendship & commerce
Election
The Republicans win 246 seats & win the Congressional elections
Treaty of Friendship
Chinese-US Treaty of friendship & commerce
Presidential Election Victory
Wins the presidential election and becomes President-elect of the United States.
Vice Presidency
Appointed Vice President of the USA
Anti-War Speech
Denounces the intervention before a mass anti-war crowd.
Broadcast
Makes a TV broadcast to the nation appealing for national unity
Demonstrations
Anti-Suez demonstrators advance from Trafalgar Square toward Downing Street.
Law Not War Rally
Speaks against the Suez intervention at Trafalgar Square.
Parachute Assault Orders Issued
Butler issues final orders for 16th Independent Parachute Brigade's assault on Port Said.
Reballion of Rebels in Budapest
The west does not intervene due to the Suez crisis at the same time. Soviet tanks shell Budapest, 200,000 escape to the west which is preoccupied with Suez
Reballion of Rebels in Budapest
The west does not intervene due to the Suez crisis at the same time. Soviet tanks supporting Kadar return to Budapest & shell insurgents. Soviet tanks shell Budapest, 200,000 escape to the west which is preoccupied with Suez
Southern Sinai Route Secured
Yoffe secures the southern route leading toward Sharm el-Sheikh.
Soviet Intervention in Hungary
Approves the Soviet military intervention that crushes the Hungarian Revolution.
Suez Canal
The United Nations adopts a Canadian resolution to send a United Nations force, Britain & France abstain. Makes a TV broadcast to the nation appealing for national unity
Suez Canal
The west does not intervene due to the Suez crisis at the same time. Soviet tanks shell Budapest, 200,000 escape to the west which is preoccupied with Suez
Suez Canal
The west does not intervene due to the Suez crisis at the same time. Soviet tanks shell Budapest, 200,000 escape to the west which is preoccupied with Suez
Suez Crisis
Acts as Government Chief Whip during the parliamentary crisis caused by the Suez intervention
Three Para Prepares for El Gamil
Crook briefs 3 Para before its airborne assault on El Gamil airfield.
Trafalgar Square Protest
Addresses a large anti-war demonstration against Suez.
Trafalgar Square Protest
Faces mass protest in London against the invasion of Egypt.
Trafalgar Square Protest
Addresses opposition to the Suez intervention.
Trafalgar Square Protest
Supports Labour opposition as anti-Suez demonstrations intensify.
Trafalgar Square Speech
Condemns the Suez intervention at a mass rally.
UNEF Plan Prepared within Forty-Eight Hours
Hammarskjold prepares the organisational plan for the first United Nations Emergency Force.
United Nations
Backs the creation of an international emergency force as a way to separate the combatants.
United Nations Emergency Force
The United Nations adopts a Canadian-backed resolution to create an emergency force while Britain and France abstain
Cuban Missile Crisis
Castro resisted intrusive international inspection proposals while discussing implementation of the Soviet withdrawal with Mikoyan.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Mikoyan defended Moscow's decision to remove the strategic missiles despite Castro's anger over being excluded from the final agreement.
November 1 Contact Reported
The Dallas FBI office reported Hosty's November 1 contact with Ruth Paine in an airtel sent to FBI headquarters.
Royal Command Performance
The Beatles appear on the Royal Command Performance
Royal Command Performance
The Beatles appear on the Royal Command Performance
President of Bolivia
Ovando begins his first period as co-president within the military junta.
Soviet Union Visit
Guevara begins another official visit to the Soviet Union on behalf of the Cuban government.
Election
Announces he will present himself as a Presidential candidite in the elections
Arrival in Bolivia under False Identity
Guevara arrives in Bolivia in disguise using false identity documents before joining the guerrilla base.
Intercontinental Cup Playoff Winning Goal
Scores the decisive long-range goal as Racing Club defeat Celtic 1-0 in the Intercontinental Cup playoff.
Pink Floyd
"Point Me At The Sky" and "Careful With That Axe, Eugene" are recorded at Abbey Road Studios
President of Austria
Appointed President of the National Council
The Man Who Sold the World
Releases The Man Who Sold the World in the United States, introducing a heavier rock sound with Mick Ronson.
The Man Who Sold the World
Produces The Man Who Sold the World and plays bass during Bowie's heavy rock period.
The Man Who Sold the World
Produces David Bowie's album The Man Who Sold the World
Political Intelligence Assignment
White House officials select Liddy to run a secret political intelligence operation for Nixon's reelection campaign instead of other candidates considered for the assignment.
President of Austria
Appointed President of the National Council
Forties Oil Field
Presses a button in the Forties control room to make Britain self-sufficient by 1980
Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
Castro orders the deployment of Cuban troops to Angola in order to aid the Marxist MPLA-ruled Government against the South African-backed UNITA opposition forces
Soul Train
Appears on Soul Train, becoming one of the few white British rock artists to perform on the programme.
UNITA
Castro orders the deployment of Cuban troops to Angola in order to aid the Marxist MPLA-ruled Government against the South African-backed UNITA opposition forces
Geneva Conference Stalemate
Smith returns home after delegates fail to agree a timetable for independence.
Foot Loose and Fancy Free
Releases Foot Loose and Fancy Free, including You're in My Heart.
Germ Free Adolescents Single
Germ Free Adolescents enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number nineteen.
Iran-US Relations
The embassy seizure turns Iran's revolutionary crisis into a major confrontation with the United States
Iran-US Relations
The seizure of the US Embassy breaks the revolutionary government's relationship with Washington
Iranians want the Shah returned to Iran on charges of torture, murder
Iranians want the Shah returned to Iran on charges of torture, murder & robbery
Legislative Election
Tunisia held a legislative election for the national assembly.
Siege of US Embassy
Iranian students sieze the US Embassy & hold 52 US hostages for 444 days. Ayatollah Khomeini, who assumed control of Iran in Feb, voiced support for the siege
Siege of US Embassy
To get the US to return the Shah to Iran on charges of torture, murder & robbery. 500 Iranians sieze the US Embassy in Tehran take 90 hostages & burn the American flag
Siege of US Embassy
Iranian students seize the US Embassy and begin the hostage crisis involving 52 Americans
Siege of US Embassy
Students following the Imam's Line seize the US Embassy and take American personnel hostage
Siege of US Embassy
Students demand the Shah's return for trial after seizing the US Embassy in Tehran
Crisis
Foreign Minister, Sadeq Qotbzadeh, condemned the rescue effort as "an act of war"
Deputy Leadership
Healey becomes Deputy Leader of the Labour Party following Michael Foot’s leadership victory.
Deputy Party Leader
Healey serves as Deputy Leader after Michael Foot becomes Labour leader.
Government
Appointed President of the USA, 40th President, 1st term
Siege of US Embassy
Foreign Minister, Sadeq Qotbzadeh, condemned the rescue effort as "an act of war". Extremists seize the US Embassy, take 66 hostages & demand the extradition of the Shah. A helicopter mission to rescue the hostages leads to political disaster
Mob Rules
Sings on Mob Rules, the second studio album of the Dio-fronted Black Sabbath line-up.
Sovereignty Diplomacy
The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution calling for a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute
UN General Assembly
Rejects pressure for sovereignty negotiations after the war.
Uranus Observation Campaign Begins
Voyager 2 begins long-range scientific observations of Uranus before the January 1986 flyby.
Treaty of Maastricht
Wins the Commons paving motion that allows the Government to continue the Maastricht ratification process.
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as president when France notifies the Italian depositary that its Maastricht ratification is complete.
Inauguration
Sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a Liberal majority government.
Assassination of Rabin
Amir assassinates Rabin after opposing the Oslo process and the transfer of territory
Assassination of Rabin
Rabin is assassinated by an Israeli extremist opposed to the Oslo process
Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
Rabin is sssassinated by a right-wing, 27 year old Israeli law student, Yigal Amir, at a Tel Aviv peace rally
Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
Rabin is sssassinated by a right-wing, 27 year old Israeli law student, Yigal Amir, at a Tel Aviv peace rally
RADARSAT-1
Canada launches RADARSAT-1 for radar Earth observation.
First Galileo Callisto Flyby
Galileo makes its first close pass of Callisto, mapping the moon's ancient cratered surface.
International Sanctions
The US imposes sanctions on Sudan, Clinton orders stricter prohibitions for alleged sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses
Politics
The US imposes sanctions on Sudan, Clinton orders stricter prohibitions for alleged sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses
Sanctions
The US imposes sanctions on Sudan, Clinton orders stricter prohibitions for alleged sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses
Rule of Chechnya
Russia allows thousands of refugees to flee Chechnya and the crossing at the Sleptsovskaya border reaches 500 people per hour
Premiership Ends
Boye leaves office after the Joola ferry disaster crisis
Prime Minister Takes Office
Idrissa Seck becomes Prime Minister under President Wade
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Comet Holmes Outburst
Hubble resolves fine structures in Comet 17P/Holmes after the comet suddenly brightens by nearly a millionfold.
1st Black President
Defeats John McCain in the general election with 365 electoral votes to McCain's 173 and becomes the first African American to be elected President of the United States
1st Black President
In his victory speech, delivered before a crowd of hundreds of thousands of his supporters in Chicago's Grant Park, Obama proclaimed that "change has come to America"
Bombing of Israel
Six members of Hamas are killed, it considers this attack a "massive breach of the truce," and rocket attacks towards Israeli cities around Gaza increase sharply in November 2008, approaching the pre-truce levels
Election
Defeats John McCain in the general election with 365 electoral votes to McCain's 173 and becomes the first African American to be elected President of the United States. Barack Obama defeats John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States and the first African American President in US history
Election
Defeats John McCain to become president-elect of the United States
Election Defeat
Concedes the presidential election to Barack Obama after losing the Electoral College
Hamas
Contending that Israel had not lifted the Gaza Strip blockade and following an Israeli raid into the Gaza Strip on November 4, Hamas resumes its rocket and mortar attacks on Israel.
Hamas
Six members of Hamas are killed, it considers this attack a "massive breach of the truce," and rocket attacks towards Israeli cities around Gaza increase sharply in November 2008, approaching the pre-truce levels
Hamas
Six members of Hamas are killed, it considers this attack a "massive breach of the truce," and rocket attacks towards Israeli cities around Gaza increase sharply in November 2008, approaching the pre-truce levels.
Hamas
The Israeli military raids a Hamas-dug tunnel between Gaza and Israel on the Gazan side of the border.
Invasion of Gaza
The Israeli military raids a Hamas-dug tunnel between Gaza and Israel on the Gazan side of the border. Six members of Hamas are killed, it considers this attack a "massive breach of the truce," and rocket attacks towards Israeli cities around Gaza increase sharply in November 2008, approaching the pre-truce levels
Proposition 8
California voters approve Proposition 8, restricting marriage to opposite-sex couples
Siege of Gaza
Contending that Israel had not lifted the Gaza Strip blockade and following an Israeli raid into the Gaza Strip on November 4, Hamas resumes its rocket and mortar attacks on Israel
Vice President Elect
Is elected vice president on Barack Obama's ticket.
Colectiv Protests
Faces mass protests after the Colectiv nightclub fire.
The Heavy Entertainment Show
Releases The Heavy Entertainment Show, opening another period of arena-focused pop performance.
Paris Climate Exit Formalisation
Moves to formalise U.S. exit from the Paris climate accord.
Election Challenge
Refuses to concede after the presidential election and challenges results.
Post-Election Speech
Claims widespread fraud without evidence after election night.
Tigray War
Orders military operations in Tigray after conflict with the regional authorities escalates.
Births on November 4
Birth of Edward IV
Birth of Edward IV, sanctuary in Westminster to Elizabeth Woodville & Edward IV
Birth of Edward V
Birth of Edward V, eldest son of Edward IV
Birth of William III
Birth of William III, son of William II Prince of Orange & Mary Stuart
Birth of William III
Birth of William III, son of William II Prince of Orange & Mary Stuart
Birth of William III
William III of Orange is born at The Hague, the posthumous son of William II, Prince of Orange, and Mary Stuart.
Birth of Yitzhak Rabin
Birth of Yitzhak Rabin
Birth of Karis Jagger
Birth of Karis Jagger, Marsha Hunt, gives birth to Mick Jaggers daughter Karis Jagger
Birth of Karis Jagger
Birth of Karis Jagger, Marsha Hunt, gives birth to Mick Jagger's daughter Karis Jagger
Deaths on November 4
Death of Kei Hara
The Prime Minister of Japan is assassinated by a Korean
Death of Gilles Deleuze
Gilles Deleuze dies in Paris.
Death of Yitzhak Rabin
Death of Yitzhak Rabin
Death of Yitzhak Rabin
Death of Yitzhak Rabin, assassinated
Death of John Michael Crichton
Death of John Michael Crichton
Battles on November 4
Battle of Maastricht
Distinguishes himself in battle when the French cross the Rhine
Battle of Prague
The rebel polish army is Massacred by the Russians
Battle of Oltenitza
Defeats the Russians in southern Romania, near the Danube.
Battle of Oltenitza
Wins an early Ottoman success near the Danube.
Battle of Guise, 2nd
The Battle of the Sambre (4th November 1918) was a continuation of the Allied advance by Haigs Army Group (the First, 3rd and 4th Armies and the French First Army) coming from the direction of Valenciennes. The Allied troops were to advance from the Conde Canal on a thirty mile front towards Maubeuge-Mons. The offensive included the the Second Battle of Guise (4th - 5th November 1918)
Battle of Sambre
The Battle of the Sambre (4th November 1918) was a continuation of the Allied advance by Haigs Army Group (the First, 3rd and 4th Armies and the French First Army) coming from the direction of Valenciennes. The Allied troops were to advance from the Conde Canal on a thirty mile front towards Maubeuge-Mons. The offensive included the the Second Battle of Guise (4th - 5th November 1918)
Battle of Greece
Hitler intervened on November 4, 1940, four days after the British took both Crete and Lemnos
Battle of Greece
Hitler intervened on November 4, 1940, four days after the British took both Crete and Lemnos
Battle of Alamein, 2nd
The British armoured formations break through the Axis front as the Second Battle of El Alamein nears its decision.
Battle of Alamein, 2nd
The Axis army is defeated at El Alamein and retreats westward across Libya.
Battle of Alamein, 2nd
Is captured during the Axis collapse at the Second Battle of El Alamein.
Coronations on November 4
Coronation
Crowned King of Bohemia
Coronation
Normally, the Archbishop of Canterbury performs coronations, but the Archbishop at the time, William Sancroft, although an Anglican, refused to recognise the validity of James IIs removal. Crowned jointly with William III, Queen of England, Scotland & Ireland