Peace
Barons conclude peace, the Treaty recognizes his succession to the English throne
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November 6 in History
This permanent archive page contains 227 World History Database records for November 6, spanning 1153 to 2018. Recorded topics include Peace; Succession; Treaty of Winchester.
Total: 227Events: 205Births: 5Deaths: 4Battles: 12Coronations: 1Countries: 35
Events on November 6
Succession
Stephen names Henry II as his successor
Succession
Stephen names Henry II as his successor
Succession
Stephen names Henry II as his successor
Treaty of Winchester
Eustace dies, Stephen loses interest in the succession & the Treaty ends the war. Barons conclude peace, the Treaty recognizes his succession to the English throne
Treaty of Winchester
Stephen concludes a peace Treaty with Henry, son of Matilda, granting him the throne
Interregnum
Edward I negotiated the Treaty of Salisbury concerning Margaret's journey and Scottish succession.
Interregnum
Eric II agreed arrangements for his daughter Margaret's transfer to Scotland.
Treaty of Salisbury
Edward agrees to hand Margaret over to Scotland when there is peace. Agrees to assist Margaret of Norway to the Scottish throne
Treaty of Salisbury
Scotland, Norway & England free Margaret from marriage commitments
Treaty of Salisbury
Scotland, Norway & England will send Margaret to England or Scotland free of marriage
Arrest of David II
Edward III agrees to the release of David II for a ransom of 100,000 marks
Treaty of Berwick
Edward III agrees to the release of David II for a ransom of 100,000 marks
Treaty of Berwick
Edward III agrees to the release of David II for a ransom of 100,000 marks
Elizabeth Recognized
Mary accepts Elizabeth as successor under pressure from her councillors
Elizabeth Recognized
Mary recognizes Elizabeth as successor under pressure from her councillors
Succession
Under pressure from councillors Mary recognizes Elizabeth as her successor
Succession Recognized
The Privy Council recognizes Elizabeth as Mary I's successor
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Jamess admiration did not, however, prevent him from ordering on 6 November that "John Johnson" be tortured, to reveal the names of his co-conspirators
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Sir William Waad, Lieutenant of the Tower, supervised the torture and obtained Fawkess confession
Grand Committee for Religion
Pym supports creation of a grand committee to examine religious grievances.
Independence of Netherlands
Sovereignty of the Provinces is declared by a General Assembly of 7 Provinces
Second Assembly of Notables
Louis XVI convened a second Assembly of Notables to consider how the forthcoming Estates General should be constituted.
Siege of Namur
1st day of the siege of Namur
Treason
The leader of the London Corresponding Society is acquitted of treason
Trial
The leader of the London Corresponding Society is acquitted of treason
Baron Nelson
Is created Baron Nelson after the Nile victory.
News of Trafalgar
Receives news of the victory and Nelson's death.
Trafalgar Dispatch
Receives official news from Lapenotiere.
President of Uruguay
Becomes the first constitutional President of Uruguay
Mobilization
The Prussian army is mobilized
Mobilization
The Prussian Army is mobilized
Minister President
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of the USA
End of Second Bluhme Government
The Second Bluhme Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Frijs Government
Begins the Frijs Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
Celtic Football Club Founded
Leads the charitable initiative that formally constitutes Celtic Football Club at St Mary's Church Hall.
Surrender Demand Rejected
Kekewich rejects a Boer demand to surrender before the bombardment of Kimberley intensifies.
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Belgium
Turkey severs diplomatic relations with Belgium
Passchendaele Village Capture Consolidated
Haig orders consolidation after Canadian troops secure Passchendaele village and nearby high ground.
Passchendaele Village Secured by Canadian Corps
Currie's corps secures Passchendaele village and nearby ridge positions after a sequence of costly attacks.
Relativity Eclipse Results Announced
Royal Society and Royal Astronomical Society report eclipse results supporting Einstein's general relativity.
The Skeik
The release of The Skeik makes Valentino a cult figure
Chancellor
Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler
Election
Refuses to join a coalition. Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler. Elections are held in which the NSDAP vote falls from 230 to 196 seats
Election
Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler
Election
Unable to win a majority in the Reichstag
Election
Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler
Resignation of Franz von Papen
Hindenburg urges Papens resignation
Capital
The Republican Government is forced by the Nationalists to rereat to Valencia
Capital
The Government flees to Valencia
Alliance Anti-Commintern Pact
Obtains Mussolinis signature for the Anti-Commintern Pact in Rome
Alliance Italy and the Anti-Comintern Pact members
Italy joins the Anti-Commintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Anti-Comintern Pact
Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Anti-Comintern Pact
Italy joins the Anti-Commintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Anti-Commintern Pact
Italy joins the Anti-Commintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Axis Powers
Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Axis Powers
Italy joins the Anti-Commintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Foreign Policy Statement at Berlin
At Weimar makes a speech denouncing Churchill, Eden & Cooper as warmongers
In a speech, blames the war on capitalism
In a speech, blames the war on capitalism
Capture of Gallabat
Captures Gallabat from the Italians
Chilean Antarctic Territory
Defines the claimed boundaries of the Chilean Antarctic Territory by presidential decree.
Stalin calls for the creation of second front in Europe to relieve
Stalin calls for the creation of second front in Europe to relieve pressure on Russian forces battling German army at the gates of Moscow
Nuclear Power
The USSR announces that it will make its own atomic bomb
Second Fierlinger Government
Begins the Second Fierlinger Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
National Health Service Act
Secures Royal Assent for the National Health Service Act.
National Health Service Act
The National Health Service Act receives Royal Assent.
Advance Halted by Ceasefire
Keightley orders forces to stop advancing when political leaders accept the ceasefire.
Air Support Continues over Canal Zone
Barnett keeps air support available as ground forces advance along the northern canal zone.
Allied Advance Stopped after Ceasefire Decision
Keightley implements political orders ending the offensive while Allied ground forces are still advancing south from Port Said.
Amphibious Assault Authorised
Keightley authorises the seaborne assault reinforcing forces already fighting around Port Said.
Amphibious Phase Released
Keightley directs the transition from airborne operations to the main amphibious assault on the canal-zone cities.
B Troop Assaults from Amphibious Vehicles
Oakley leads his troop ashore during the opening Royal Marine assault under naval gunfire support.
Canal Bank Advance with Armour
Butler leads elements of the parachute brigade south along the canal bank with Royal Tank Regiment support.
Casino Pier Helicopter Landing
Tailyour's commandos are landed by helicopters near Casino Pier to reinforce forces already fighting in Port Said.
Ceasefire
Agrees to a ceasefire after severe American, Soviet and United Nations pressure
Ceasefire
Accepts a ceasefire under United States, United Nations and Soviet pressure
Ceasefire
Accepts a ceasefire under intense American, Soviet, and United Nations pressure.
Ceasefire Broadcast
Announces the decision to halt military operations under intense international pressure
Ceasefire Order
Receives orders to halt the advance after international pressure forces a ceasefire
Ceasefire Terms Considered
Ben-Gurion considers international ceasefire demands while Israeli forces hold Sinai and Gaza.
Central Port Said Clearance Assigned
Tailyour's 45 Commando clears the area between the axes of the two leading Royal Marine commandos.
Commando Armour Support Coordinated
Moulton coordinates Royal Marine operations with Centurion tanks landed to support fighting inside Port Said.
Commando Brigade Beach Assault Directed
Moulton directs the Royal Marine beach assault by 40 and 42 Commandos at Port Said.
Commando Carrier
Supports helicopter-borne commando landings from the carrier force off Port Said
Commando Helicopter Lift Supported
Whitney supports the helicopter lift carrying Royal Marines from the carrier force to the landing area.
Financial Collapse Warning Intensified
Macmillan warns that continuing the operation risks a severe sterling and reserve crisis.
Financial Pressure
Refuses support for Britain until the Anglo-French operation is halted and withdrawal is accepted.
First Foreign Parachute Regiment Lands at Port Fuad
Brothier leads the 1er REP during the amphibious landing that reinforces French control of Port Fuad.
First Operational Helicopter Commando Assault
Tailyour commands 45 Commando during the first operational helicopter assault conducted by the Royal Marines.
First REP Deputy Command at Port Fuad
Jeanpierre serves as deputy commander of the 1er REP during the occupation of Port Fuad.
First REP Links with Second RPC
Brothier's amphibious force links with 2e RPC paratroopers already holding positions around Port Fuad.
Football Stadium Landing under Egyptian Fire
Tailyour's reconnaissance helicopter mistakenly lands in an Egyptian-held stadium and escapes after coming under fire.
Forty-Two Commando Buffalo Landing
Norcock commands 42 Commando as it lands at Port Said in amphibious Buffalo vehicles.
Forty-Two Commando Urban Advance
Norcock's commandos fight through the built-up area after landing on the Port Said waterfront.
Forward Troops Halt South of Port Said
Stockwell halts forward units after the ceasefire order interrupts the planned advance down the canal.
French Amphibious Component Released for Port Fuad
Barjot directs the French naval contribution supporting the amphibious landing at Port Fuad.
French Port Fuad Occupation Organised
Beaufre directs French ground forces as they establish control in Port Fuad after the assault.
Ground Operation Ended before Canal Seizure
Eden ends military operations before Anglo-French forces can seize the full canal zone.
Helicopter Assault from Carriers
Moulton's Royal Marines use helicopters from carriers during the assault, a major innovation in amphibious warfare.
Helicopter Landing Zone Reconnaissance
Tailyour flies from HMS Ocean to reconnoitre the landing area before 45 Commando's helicopter assault.
Helicopter-Borne Commando Reinforcement Integrated
Moulton integrates 45 Commando after its helicopter landing into the continuing clearance of Port Said.
IMF Pressure
Warns that Britain cannot sustain the financial crisis without American support
Kadesh Lessons Review Begins
Bar-Lev leads the training department's post-battle study as the IDF begins extracting operational lessons from Operation Kadesh.
Killed after Sinai Campaign
Simhoni dies in an aircraft crash shortly after the Sinai campaign ends.
Landing Craft and Carrier Support Coordinated
Durnford-Slater coordinates carriers, landing craft and naval gunfire during the amphibious phase.
Leading Buffalo Wave Reaches Port Said
Oakley commands B Troop in the leading wave of Buffalo amphibious vehicles approaching the Port Said beaches.
Military Advance Halted
Mollet accepts the halt to French military operations despite dissatisfaction with the early ceasefire.
Naval Support Reduced after Ceasefire
Durnford-Slater curtails offensive naval support after the political decision to halt operations.
Parachute Brigade Links with Seaborne Force
Butler's airborne troops link with units arriving by sea as the Allied position around Port Said expands.
Port Fuad Amphibious Landing Supervised
Massu is present as French 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment forces land and occupy Port Fuad.
Port Fuad Sector Secured
Beaufre's French forces secure positions in and around Port Fuad during the final day of fighting.
Port Said Advance Continued
Butler directs paratroopers pushing deeper into Port Said before the ceasefire takes effect.
Port Said Assault
Commands ground forces as amphibious landings reinforce the airborne troops at Port Said
Port Said Beachheads Consolidated
Stockwell consolidates Anglo-French beachheads after the amphibious landings.
Port Said Civil Resistance Praised
Nasser praises military and civilian resistance at Port Said as international pressure forces a ceasefire.
Royal Marines and Armour Integrated for Landing
Stockwell's land plan combines Royal Marine commandos with Centurion tanks during the seaborne assault on Port Said.
Royal Marines Landing
Commands Royal Marine Commando forces during the seaborne and helicopter-supported landing
Second Presidential Election Victory
Wins reelection to a second term as President of the United States.
Southward Canal Advance Organised
Stockwell directs forces beyond the captured beachhead toward objectives farther south along the canal.
Soviet Military Threats Assessed
Eisenhower's administration assesses Soviet threats while pressing urgently for a ceasefire.
Sterling Crisis
Eden confronts severe pressure on sterling as American financial support is withheld during the Suez Crisis.
Sterling Crisis
Uses American financial leverage as Britain faces a sterling crisis during the Suez intervention.
Sterling Crisis
Warns Cabinet of the worsening sterling crisis and the financial consequences of American pressure
Sterling Support Withheld
Eisenhower withholds American financial support while Britain continues military operations.
Supporting Fire Restricted to Identified Defences
Moulton restricts supporting fire to known Egyptian defences and positions actively engaging the assault.
UNEF Guiding Principles Submitted
Hammarskjold submits guiding principles governing the organisation and deployment of UNEF.
Vice Presidency
Re-elected for a 2nd term as Vice President
Warehouse Position Assaulted
Crossland joins an assault on an Egyptian-held warehouse during 40 Commando's fighting in Port Said.
Warehouse Position Held Alone
Crossland holds his position alone after casualties during the warehouse fight and continues engaging Egyptian defenders.
Behind Blue Eyes
Release Behind Blue Eyes as a single.
Economy of Great Britain
Announces a freeze on pay, prices & dividends for 90 days, Selsdon u-turn
Reform of Government
Asks of Heath "has the Right Honourable Gentleman taken leave of his senses?"
Campaign Practices Final Session
Participates in a later Phase II hearing as the committee completes additional public testimony concerning campaign practices and political activities.
Saint Martins College
Drums at the first Sex Pistols gig, helping launch the band before a student audience.
Saint Martins College
Plays guitar at the first Sex Pistols gig after the group adopts its new name and image.
Saint Martins College
Plays bass at the band's first Sex Pistols performance at Saint Martins College of Art.
Saint Martins College
Fronts the Sex Pistols at their first gig, giving the band its confrontational vocal identity.
Sex Pistols
The band play their first gig as Sex Pistols at Saint Martins College
Sex Pistols
The band play their first gig as Sex Pistols at Saint Martins College
Prime Minister of Iran
Appointed Prime Minister of Iran
Islamic Revolutionary Council
The Revolutionary Council assumes greater governing authority after Bazargan's provisional cabinet resigns
Islamic Revolutionary Council
The Revolutionary Council assumes more direct governing responsibility after Bazargan resigns
Resignation of Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan and his cabinet resign in protest after the seizure of the US Embassy
Resignation of Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan resigns after the seizure of the US Embassy and the weakening of the provisional government
Resignation of Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan resigns after the US Embassy is seized and the provisional government loses authority
Revolutionary Council Rule
Khomeini and the Revolutionary Council become the uncontested centre of power after Bazargan resigns
KGB (Committee for State Security)
Informed at an NSC meeting that KGB agents had been identified in the US Embassy
Siege of US Embassy
Informed at an NSC meeting that KGB agents had been identified in the US Embassy
Genscher-Colombo Initiative
Co-authors the German-Italian initiative calling for progress toward European Union.
Genscher-Colombo Initiative
Heads the Italian government as the Genscher-Colombo initiative proposes stronger European political cooperation.
Genscher-Colombo Plan
Helps submit the German-Italian Draft European Act proposing stronger political cooperation and progress toward European Union.
International Agreement at Dublin
Agrees with Margaret Thatcher to establish the Anglo-Irish inter-Governmental Council
International Agreement at London
Agrees with Garret FiitzGerald to establish an Anglo-Irish inter-Governmental Council
Tonight I'm Yours
Releases Tonight I'm Yours as his sound moves toward early-1980s new wave pop.
Declaration of Siege
Reimposes a state of siege amid expanding opposition protests.
Election
Mondale is defeated by Reagan who wins 50 out of 51 states
Government
Defeats Mondale by winning 50 out of 51 states & 59% of the popular vote
President of Poland
Appointed President of Poland
Government
Reagan signs a Bill authorizing penalties for employers who hire illegal aliens
Manager
Appointed Manager of Manchester United
Leipzig November Demonstration
Large demonstrations continue in Leipzig immediately before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Plot
A gunman opens fire on Gorbachev during the Revolution Day parade
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif begins his first term as Prime Minister.
CPSU Structures Banned in Russia
Signs a decree ending CPSU and Russian Communist Party organizational activity in Russia.
Independence of Russia
The Ukraine signs the Soviet economic-union Treaty at the Kremlin
Independence of Ukraine
The Ukraine signs the Soviet economic-union Treaty at the Kremlin
Kaiserslautern European Header
Scores a late header that keeps Barcelona's European Cup campaign alive against Kaiserslautern.
Last Oil Well Fire Extinguished
Kuwait marks extinguishing of the final burning oil well.
Oil Fire Crisis Ends
The milestone closes a major environmental legacy of the occupation.
Greek Accession to Schengen
Heads the Greek government when Greece signs agreements to accede to the Schengen framework.
Greek Accession to Schengen
Represents Greece as it signs accession instruments connected with the Schengen agreements.
Treaty of Schengen
Beregovoy helps represent France when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Claes welcomes Greece's Madrid accession to the Schengen agreements. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene helps represent Belgium when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dumas approves the Greek accession instruments signed in Madrid. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Kinkel backs Greece's Madrid accession to the Schengen arrangements. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
Treaty of Schengen
Kohl helps represent Germany when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. German policy links open internal borders with stronger external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
Lubbers helps represent Netherlands when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. Dutch policy stresses coordinated justice, policing and migration procedures.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, van den Broek endorses Greece's accession to the Schengen agreements at Madrid. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
Election
The National Party retains office by narrowly winning the general election
Prime Minister of New Zealand
Appointed Prime Minister of New Zealand, 2nd term
World Champion
Oldest boxer to win a championship in any weight class by knocking out Michael Moorer. Defeats Moorer to become World Heavy Weight Champion, age 45
Burial
Funeral services were held in Jerusalem for assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, President Clinton led the US delegation, Arab dignitaries also attended, including Jordans King Hussein and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Funeral of assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
Competitiveness Policy
Addresses Commons questions concerning presentation and coordination of the Government's competitiveness policy.
Caretaker Prime Minister
Malik Meraj Khalid leads the caretaker government before the 1997 election.
Resumes Presidential Powers after Surgery
Resumes presidential authority after the successful heart bypass operation.
Europa November Flyby
Galileo returns to Europa for another close encounter near the end of the primary mission.
President of Panama
Organic Law organizes the Panama Canal Authority before the canal transfer
Foreign Policy Statement at Warsaw
Says Osama bin Laden is trying to get chemical, biological and nuclear weapons
Speech
Says Osama bin Laden is trying to get chemical, biological and nuclear weapons
Terrorism
Says Osama bin Laden is trying to get chemical, biological and nuclear weapons
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Conservative Party
Party Leader
Becomes Leader of the Conservative Party after Iain Duncan Smith is removed.
Demonstrations
Chirac calls for the arrest, trial and punishment of the rioters
Exile of Alberto Fujimori
Fujimori arrives in Santiago, Chile after being exiled in Japan since 2000
Presidency Member Takes Office
Zeljko Komsic becomes Croat member of the Presidency
Presidency Member Takes Office
Nebojsa Radmanovic becomes Serb member of the Presidency
Presidency Member Takes Office
Haris Silajdzic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
Invasion of Iraq
Six American soldiers are killed in Iraq, bringing the total deaths in 2007 to 852, the highest annual total since the war began in 2003
Meeting with Pope Benedict XVI
Becomes the first Saudi monarch to meet a pope.
Meeting with Pope Benedict XVI
Supports diplomatic preparation for the landmark Vatican meeting.
Reality Killed the Video Star
Releases Reality Killed the Video Star after a break from studio albums.
Reelection
Is reelected vice president with Barack Obama.
Democrats Take House
Democrats win control of the House of Representatives in midterm elections.
Births on November 6
Birth of Charles II
Birth of Charles II, son of Mariana de Austria & Philip IV
Birth of Jacques Zacharie Destaing
Birth of Jacques Zacharie Destaing
Birth of Mike Nichols (born Mikhail Igor Peschkowsky
Birth of Mike Nichols (born Mikhail Igor Peschkowsky)
Birth
Is born in Etterbeek, Belgium, into a Jewish family.
Birth of Glenn Frey
Birth of Glenn Frey, later founding guitarist, vocalist and songwriter with Eagles.
Deaths on November 6
Death of Tsuchimikado
Death of Tsuchimikado
Death of John de Mowbray
Death of John Mowbray, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
Death of Jean Jacob Fazy
Death of Jean-Jacob Fazy
Death of Tommy Lawton
Death of Tommy Lawton
Battles on November 6
Battle of Jemappes
Sees his 1st military action
Battle of Jemappes
Defeats the Austrians after their capture of Lille
Battle of Jemappes
Helps Dumouriez the Austrians after their capture of Lille
Battle of Ingur
Defeats Russian forces near the Ingur River during his Caucasus expedition.
Battle of Passchendaele
a ratio of roughly 2 inches (5 cm) gained per dead soldier.
Battle of Passchendaele
Although inflicting irreplaceable casualties on the Germans, the Allies had captured a mere 5 miles (8 km) of new territory at a cost of 140,000 combat deaths.
Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle consisted of a series of Bite and Hold attacks to capture critical terrain and wear down the German army, lasting until the Canadian Corps took Passchendaele on 6 November 1917, ending the battle.
Battle of Passchendaele
a ratio of roughly 2 inches (5 cm) gained per dead soldier.
Battle of Passchendaele
Although inflicting irreplaceable casualties on the Germans, the Allies had captured a mere 5 miles (8 km) of new territory at a cost of 140,000 combat deaths.
Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle consisted of a series of Bite and Hold attacks to capture critical terrain and wear down the German army, lasting until the Canadian Corps took Passchendaele on 6 November 1917, ending the battle.
Battle of Kiev
The Russians capture Kiev
Battle of Huai-Hai
The Huaihai Campaign begins; catastrophic Nationalist defeats during the campaign destroy major armies and accelerate the collapse of Chiang’s mainland position.
Coronations on November 6
Coronation
Crowned King of England