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November 7 in History
This permanent archive page contains 179 World History Database records for November 7, spanning 1485 to 2020. Recorded topics include Parliament; Repeal of Titulus Regius; Battle of Lothian.
Total: 179Events: 159Births: 6Deaths: 5Battles: 9Countries: 29
Events on November 7
Parliament
The opening day of the new Parliament
Repeal of Titulus Regius
Henry's first Parliament repeals Titulus Regius, removing the statute that had declared Edward IV's children illegitimate.
Siege of Lothian
The troops of Mary of Guise & the Earl of Arran make a stand against the English
Succession Decision
Elizabeth is informed that the Privy Council has accepted her succession
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Under torture Fawkes confesses his identity & to the plot. Fawkes revealed his true identity on 7 November, and told his interrogators that there were five people involved in the plot to kill the King
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Percys flight ended with some of his fellow conspirators at about 10:00 pm on 7 November, at Holbeche House on the border of Staffordshire
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Fawkes revealed his true identity on 7 November, and told his interrogators that there were five people involved in the plot to kill the King
Discovery of Manhattan Island
Peter Schager of Amsterdam informs the States General that the ship "The Arms of Amsterdam" had arrived with a cargo of furs and timber from New Netherlands and that the settlers there had bought the Island of Manhatten for 60 guilders
First Telescopic Planetary Transit
Records the first telescopic observation of a planetary transit.
Observation of the Transit of Mercury
Gassendi observes the transit of Mercury predicted from Keplerian astronomy and publishes the observation.
Transit of Mercury Observed
Observes Mercury crossing the Sun as predicted by Kepler.
Speech against Personal Rule
Grimston condemns illegal taxation, religious corruption and mistreatment of political opponents.
Treaty of Pyrenees
Signs a peace Treaty with Spain. A contract arranges for Louis XIV's marriage to the Spanish infanta Anne
Transit of Mercury
Halley observes a transit of Mercury from Saint Helena and carefully records the event for later astronomical analysis.
Lieutenant General
Promoted lieutenant-general as James II prepares to resist William of Orange.
Return for Lords Session
Attends the opening of the 1693-94 parliamentary session after the previous year's political disgrace.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Russia signs a Treaty with France breaking the Anglon alliance against France
The Civil War in the United States
Publishes a further article analysing military and political developments in the American Civil War.
Political Support at Newcastle
Gladstone makes a speech in support of the independence of the Confederate States of America in the American Civil War, claiming that Jefferson Davis had "made a nation"
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
First Liberal Government
Forms the first Liberal federal government.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Oversees completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Duma
The 3rd Duma is opened by the Tsar & remains open until 1912
Duma
The 3rd Duma is opened by the Tsar & remains open until 1912
Northern Party Reaches Cape Evans
Campbell brings all six members of the Northern Party safely to Cape Evans after their second Antarctic winter and overland return.
Northern Party Reaches Cape Evans
Campbell brings the complete Northern Party safely back to Cape Evans after its unexpected second winter.
Northern Party Reaches Cape Evans
Priestley reaches Cape Evans with the Northern Party after the difficult coastal return journey.
Northern Party Return
Northern Party reaches Cape Evans after surviving winter.
Capture of Tsingtao
The German colony of Tsingtao in China surrenders to the Japanese
Capture of Tsingtau
Tsingtau capitulates to Japanese forces
Capture of Gaza
Occupies Gaza
Gaza Entry
Enters Gaza after Ottoman forces abandon the position.
Independence of Russia
The Ukraine is proclaimed independent by the Central Rada
Independence of Ukraine
The Ukraine is proclaimed independent by the Central Rada
Mounted Pursuit after Gaza Withdrawal
Chauvel drives mounted formations forward after Ottoman forces abandon Gaza.
Rapallo Allied Coordination Agreement
Supports a new permanent mechanism for coordinating Allied strategy after the Italian crisis.
Supreme War Council
Italian defeat at Caporetto helps force Allied leaders to create the council.
Supreme War Council
Accepts the council as a mechanism for closer Allied coordination.
Supreme War Council
Helps establish the Allied Supreme War Council after the Caporetto crisis.
Supreme War Council
Promotes creation of the Supreme War Council to coordinate Allied strategy.
Supreme War Council
Supports a permanent Allied body to coordinate operations on common fronts.
Supreme War Council
Becomes involved in the permanent machinery of Allied war coordination.
Supreme War Council
Supports formation of the council after Italy's defeat at Caporetto.
Supreme War Council
Participates in French diplomacy around the Rapallo agreement.
Supreme War Council
Represents Italian foreign policy in the Rapallo discussions.
Abdication
supporter of the monarchy until the abdication of the Kaiser ("If the Kaiser abdicates, the social revolution is inevitable. But I do not want it, I hate it like sin", he says to Max von Baden
Abdication
The revolution reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Abdication
Wilhelm II refuses to abdicate, Prince Max of Baden simply announces that he had done so and frantically attempts to establish a regency under another member of the House of Hohenzollern. "Majority Social Democrats" (MSPD, who support a Parliamentary system) put themselves at the front of the revolutionary movement & demand that Emperor Wilhelm II abdicate
Bavarian Revolution
The Bavarian revolution shocks Kahr, a monarchist official, as royal government collapses in Munich.
Constitution of Germany
supporter of the monarchy until the abdication of the Kaiser ("If the Kaiser abdicates, the social revolution is inevitable. But I do not want it, I hate it like sin", he says to Max von Baden
Constitution of Germany
In a legally questionable act, Reichskanzler Prince Max of Baden transfers his powers to Friedrich Ebert, leader of the MSPD, who, shattered by the monarchys fall, reluctantly accepts. Bavaria is declared a republic
Eastern Peoples Liberation Declaration
Declares Eastern Peoples liberation
Exile of Ludwig III
Leaves Munich on a day of mass demonstrations
Mobilization
The Demobilization office is setup
Reballion of Rebels in Berlin
The Red flag is raised over the Imperial Palace in Berlin
Reballion of Rebels in Berlin
The Red flag is raised over the Imperial Palace in Berlin. In a legally questionable act, Reichskanzler Prince Max of Baden transfers his powers to Friedrich Ebert, leader of the MSPD, who, shattered by the monarchys fall, reluctantly accepts
Reballion of Rebels in Cologne
Sailors capture Cologne
Reballion of Rebels in Cologne
Sailors capture Cologne
Reballion of Rebels in Munich
Suppresses the revolution in Munich
Reballion of Rebels in Munich
Suppresses the revolution in Munich
Reballion of Rebels in Munich
The revolution had reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Reballion of Rebels in Munich
Addresses a demonstration of workers, peasants & soldiers
Reballion of Rebels in Munich
Addresses a demonstration of workers, peasants & soldiers
Reballion of Rebels in Munich
The revolution reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Three Turkish Armies Destroyed
Allenby destroys 3 Turkish Armies & captures 75,000 prisoners
Weimar Republic
The revolution had reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Weimar Republic
In a legally questionable act, Reichskanzler Prince Max of Baden transfers his powers to Friedrich Ebert, leader of the MSPD, who, shattered by the monarchys fall, reluctantly accepts
Weimar Republic
"Majority Social Democrats" (MSPD, who support a Parliamentary system) put themselves at the front of the revolutionary movement & demand that Emperor Wilhelm II abdicate
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, although not a member of the Conservative Party
Demonstrations
Stages street demonstrations on the 10th anniversarry of the October Revolution
Election
Wins 444 electoral votes to 87 for Alfred Smith. Elected President of the USA, wins 58% of the popular vote
President of USA
Elected President of the USA, wins 58% of the popular vote
ETH Zurich Honorary Doctorate
Receives an honorary Doctor of Science degree from ETH Zurich.
Siege of Madrid
Francos troops reach the western edge of Madrid
Assassination of Ernst von Rathenau
Used to spark of further pogroms in Germany. Secretary at the German legation in Paris, assassinated
Pogroms
Used to spark of further pogroms in Germany
Deportation
Commencement of deportation Jews from western Poland
Invasion of West
The German attack of the West is postponed because of bad weather
Military Leadership Debate
Kerensky participates in military leadership debate during his political career.
Peace Mediation
Appeals for peace & offers to mediate
Capture of Gallabat
The Italians recapture Gallabat
Invasion of Russia
Progress on Moscow is stopped due to the weather & Russian resistance
Invasion of Russia
1st cases of frostbite are reported in the German Army
Operation Barbarossa
Progress on Moscow is stopped due to the weather & Russian resistance
Operation Barbarossa
1st cases of frostbite are reported in the German Army
Siege of Moscow
The deadline set by Bock in Sept for surrounding Moscow is reached
General
Appoints Legentilhomme High Commissioner of Madagascar
Invasion of France
Troops are alerted to the occupation of Vichy France
Mersa Matruh Pursuit Maintained
Continues the pursuit as withdrawing Axis forces abandon positions around Mersa Matruh.
Operation Ironclad
Agrees with Britain to appoint Legentilhomme High Commissioner of Madagascar
Pursuit after Alamein
Orders the pursuit westward after the Axis army abandons the El Alamein position.
Gauleiter Speech on Atlantic Wall Labour
Jodl tells Gauleiters that harsh measures are necessary to obtain labour for Atlantic Wall construction in occupied Western Europe.
Constitution of USA
Discusses a democratic post-war China & to reconcile the Communists & Kuomingtang
Election
Wins 21.9 million to Roosevelts 25.6 million votes & loses his own state of New York
Peace Mediation at Yenan
Discusses a democratic post-war China & to reconcile the Communists & Kuomingtang
End of Second Buhl Government
The Second Buhl Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Kristensen Government
Begins the Kristensen Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Election
The Republicans gain thirty seats in the House of Representitives
Senator
First elected member of the US Senate, ahead of Helen Douglas
United Nations
The US, France & Britain produce a disarmament plan to introduce to the United Nations Assembly
United Nations
The US, France & Britain produce a disarmament plan to introduce to the United Nations Assembly
United Nations
The US, France & Britain produce a disarmament plan to introduce to the United Nations Assembly
Ceasefire
Eden announces that military operations will cease and that United Nations forces will be used
Ceasefire
Accepts a ceasefire after United Nations action and international pressure force an end to the invasion.
Commons Discipline
Works to maintain Conservative support after the ceasefire announcement
French Forces Hold Port Fuad
Beaufre's forces remain in the Port Fuad sector under ceasefire conditions.
Naval Forces Shift to Ceasefire Posture
Durnford-Slater shifts naval forces from assault support to ceasefire and withdrawal duties.
Occupation Zone Stabilised
Keightley stabilises the limited Anglo-French occupation area while withdrawal terms are negotiated.
Political Survival after Invasion
Nasser emerges politically strengthened in Egypt after the invading powers accept a ceasefire.
Sterling Crisis
Seeks American financial support as sterling comes under severe pressure
Suez Canal
Eden announces in the Commons United Nations forces will be used & military operations cease. Cease-fire commences after the Russian threat of rockets. Britain says she will evacuate her troops from Suez on the arrival of the United Nations forces
Suez Canal
Sent to Washington to gain support for a collapsing £
Withdrawal
Continues pressure for British, French, and Israeli withdrawal after the ceasefire.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador after the removal of Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Cuban Missile Crisis
Mikoyan continued difficult negotiations with Cuban leaders over inspections, tactical weapons, and Soviet military equipment remaining on the island.
Election
Kennedy is sworn in to the Senate
Five Year Sentence
Receives five years imprisonment after conviction.
Incitement and Passport Conviction
Is sentenced for incitement and leaving South Africa illegally.
Barney Baker Telephone Call
The HSCA confirmed that Ruby telephoned Hoffa associate Barney Baker on November 7, 1963, and Baker said Ruby was seeking assistance with a nightclub labor dispute.
Barney Baker Telephone Call
The HSCA confirmed that Ruby telephoned Hoffa associate Barney Baker on November 7, 1963, and Baker said Ruby was seeking assistance with a nightclub labor dispute.
Bolivian Diary Begins
Guevara reaches the Ñancahuazú base and begins the diary that records the Bolivian campaign.
Public Broadcasting Act
Signs the Public Broadcasting Act, creating the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Creation of Prime Ministry
A decree created the office of prime minister and defined its responsibilities.
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Bahi Ladgham became Tunisia's first prime minister under the new office.
Ummagumma
Pink Floyd release Ummagumma, combining live recordings with solo studio pieces
Senate Election Victory
Defeats Senator J. Caleb Boggs in Delaware.
Watergate and Reelection
Wins reelection by a landslide while the Watergate prosecutions continue and the scandal has not yet become a dominant national crisis.
Campaign Financing Phase Opens
Leads the opening of Phase III hearings devoted to campaign financing, expanding the committee's public inquiry into fundraising and financial practices surrounding the 1972 election.
Constitution of USA
Congress overrides Nixon's veto of law limiting the Presidents right to wage war
Government
Wins a landslide victory over Senator George McGovern. Appointed President of the USA, 37th President, 2nd term
War Powers Resolution
Co-sponsors the War Powers Resolution in the House
War Powers Resolution
Co-sponsors the War Powers Resolution limiting presidential war powers
War Powers Resolution
Congress overrides his veto of the War Powers Resolution after Vietnam and Cambodia controversies
First John Peel Session
Records Pulp's first John Peel session at BBC Maida Vale studios.
Constitution of Turkey
Evren installed himself as President of Republic of Turkey on with the 90% approval of the new constitution that was submitted to a public referendum
Election
Evren installed himself as President of Republic of Turkey on with the 90% approval of the new constitution that was submitted to a public referendum
Final Revolution Day Appearance
Makes one of his final public appearances during the Revolution Day ceremonies shortly before his death.
Referendum
Evren installed himself as President of Republic of Turkey on with the 90% approval of the new constitution that was submitted to a public referendum
90125
Returns as vocalist for 90125, the album that gives Yes its biggest pop success.
90125
Produces 90125 after previously serving as Yes vocalist on Drama.
Shadow Minister
Appointed Junior Treasury spokesman
Change of President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali assumed the presidency after Habib Bourguiba was declared medically unfit.
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Hedi Baccouche became prime minister following the presidential transition.
National Pact
Political and social organizations signed a National Pact setting principles for public life.
President of Ireland
Appointed President of Ireland, the first women President of Ireland
Resignation of Vishwanath Pratap Singh
V.P. Singh's government loses a confidence vote and he resigns as Prime Minister.
Social Chapter
Addresses Commons questions concerning the European Social Chapter and Government policy.
Constitution of Belarus
Lukashenko calls a national referendum to obtain power to disband the legislature and extend his term of office from 5 to 7 years
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Referendum
Lukashenko calls a national referendum to obtain power to disband the legislature and extend his term of office from 5 to 7 years
Election
The campaigns of Clinton and Lazio, along with Giulianis initial effort, spends a record combined $90 million, Clinton won the election with 55 percent of the vote to Lazios 43 percent. First time an American First Lady runs for public office, also the first female senator to represent New York
Election
The campaigns of Clinton and Lazio, along with Giulianis initial effort, spends a record combined $90 million, Clinton won the election with 55 percent of the vote to Lazios 43 percent
Arrest of Alberto Fujimori
Arrested in Chile whilst a Chilean judge considers a Peruvian extradition request
Premiership Ends
Thein Sein leaves the prime ministership after the 2010 election period
Six-Tailed Asteroid
Jewitt leads Hubble observations of asteroid P/2013 P5, which displays six comet-like dust tails.
The Endless River
Pink Floyd release The Endless River, built from sessions recorded for The Division Bell
COVID-19
Promises a national COVID-19 response after being projected president-elect.
Births on November 7
Birth of James Abercromby
Birth of James Abercromby
Birth of Marie Sklodowska Curie
Birth of Marie Sklodowska Curie in Warsaw.
Birth of Leon Trotsky
Leon Trotsky is born Lev Davidovich Bronshtein in Yanovka, Kherson Province of the Russian Empire (todays Bobrynets Raion, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine)
Birth of Albert Camus
Albert Camus is born at Mondovi in French Algeria.
Birth of Konrad Zacharias Lorenz
Birth of Konrad Zacharias Lorenz
Curie Birth Centenary
Centenary commemorations honour Marie Curie scientific legacy.
Deaths on November 7
Death of Bahadur Shah II
Death of Bahadur Shah II, in exile
Death of Ernst von Rathenau
Death of Ernst von Rathenau, assassinated
Death of Eleanor Roosevelt
Death of Eleanor Roosevelt
Death of Steve McQueen
Death of Steve McQueen
Death of Alexander Dubcek
Death of Alexander Dubcek
Battles on November 7
Battle of Lothian
The troops of Mary of Guise & the Earl of Arran make a stand against the English
Battle of Lothian
The troops of Mary of Guise & the Earl of Arran make a stand against the English
Battle of Lothian
The troops of Mary of Guise & the Earl of Arran make a stand against the English
Battle of Bilahora
The Bohemian Army is crushed by the Imperialists
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
Leads a campaign against the Indians culminating in the Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
Battle of Leliefontein
Cockburn leads cavalrymen protecting the retreating guns at Leliefontein and later receives the Victoria Cross.
Battle of Leliefontein
Holland keeps his Colt machine gun firing against the Boer advance and carries the weapon away when its carriage horse is shot.
Battle of Leliefontein
Turner helps protect the Canadian rearguard during the withdrawal at Leliefontein and later receives the Victoria Cross.
Battle of Schmidt
The US 28th Div of V Corps is repulsed at Schmidt