Army Deploys at Senlac
William deploys his army below the English position at Senlac with archers, infantry and cavalry arranged for a combined assault.
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October 14 in History
This permanent archive page contains 220 World History Database records for October 14, spanning 632 to 2024. Recorded topics include Battle of Hatfield Chase; Death of Edwin; Archers Open the Battle.
Total: 220Events: 152Births: 6Deaths: 15Battles: 47Countries: 30
Events on October 14
Army Rally at Hastings
Odo is depicted rallying Norman soldiers during the Battle of Hastings as the fighting becomes uncertain.
Battlefield Leadership
Odo remains with William's army during the decisive engagement and is shown among the leaders encouraging the troops.
Casualties
The Norman army suffers losses but holds the field after the battle
Counterattack on Pursuers
William's cavalry turns on English soldiers who have left the protection of the shield wall during the pursuit.
Defeat
The English army is defeated after a day of fighting near Hastings
Deployment
Harold II deploys the English shield wall on the ridge above the battlefield
Deployment
William deploys infantry archers and cavalry against the English position
English Line Breaks
William's army finally penetrates the weakened English position after prolonged fighting throughout the day.
English Ridge Defence
Harold's troops hold their hilltop position through repeated Norman attacks during many hours of fighting.
Feigned Retreat
Norman cavalry tactics draw some English fighters away from the ridge
Final Combined Assault
William combines renewed archery with cavalry attacks during the final phase of the struggle against Harold's line.
First Assault Repulsed
William's first attacks fail to break the English shield wall defending the ridge above the battlefield.
Norman Centre Command
William personally commands the Norman centre while allied contingents occupy the flanks of his battle line.
Norman Coalition Victory
Eustace fights on William's side at Hastings and survives the battle that defeats Harold's English army.
Norman Feigned Retreats
Norman forces exploit English pursuit during retreats and counterattack troops drawn away from the defensive ridge.
Norman Victory
The Bayeux Tapestry ends with English troops fleeing after William's victory at Hastings.
Norman Victory at Hastings
William wins the Battle of Hastings, eliminating Harold's field army but not yet securing control of England.
Pursuit after Hastings
William's troops pursue fleeing English forces after Harold's death ends organised resistance on the battlefield.
Repeated Feigned Withdrawals
William's forces use further withdrawals to draw English fighters downhill and weaken the defensive shield wall.
Shield Wall
The English housecarls hold a dense shield wall against repeated Norman attacks
Shield Wall Formed
Harold deploys his army on the ridge in a dense shield wall designed to resist Norman infantry and cavalry.
Victory
William wins the Battle of Hastings and opens the way to the English throne
Victory alongside William
Odo survives the Battle of Hastings and shares in the victory that opens the road to William's coronation.
William Rallies His Army
William raises his helmet and rides among his troops after a rumour spreads that he has been killed.
William Reveals His Face
William removes or raises his helmet so retreating troops can see that he remains alive and in command.
Succession
Court accepts Balliols claim to follow the primogeniture laws of England & Scotland
Bishop
Rochester is the poorest diocese in England and is seen as a first step on an ecclesiastical career, but Fisher stayed there, presumably by his own choice, for the remaining 31 years of his life. By Papal Bull Fisher is appointed Bishop of Rochester at the personal insistence of Henry VII
Papal Bull
By Papal Bull Fisher is appointed Bishop of Rochester at the personal insistence of Henry VII
Suppression
The Lincolnshire Rising collapses after Henry VIII orders the rebels to disperse or face royal force.
Arrest of Edward Seymour
Swept from power & imprisoned by a coalition led by Warwick
Fall of Basing House
Winchester's Royalist stronghold falls after Cromwell's assault on Basing House.
Storming of Basing House
Cromwell storms Basing House and ends one of the strongest Royalist garrisons in southern England.
Storming of Basing House
Cromwell takes part in the storming of Basing House, removing a major Royalist stronghold controlling routes west of London.
Surrender of Liège
Liège surrenders to the Allies during Marlborough's Meuse campaign.
Capture of Thorn
Charles captures Thorn after the garrison capitulates.
Capture of Thorn
Takes Thorn after a prolonged siege.
Capture of Barcelona
Helps take Barcelona for Archduke Charles.
Capture of Barcelona
Peterborough helps capture Barcelona for the Habsburg claimant Charles.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Governor and Commander-in-chief of Newfoundland, with the rank of Commodore, it being usual at that time to appoint a naval officer, chiefly on account of the fishery interests
Governor
Appointed Governor and Commander-in-chief of Newfoundland, with the rank of Commodore, it being usual at that time to appoint a naval officer, chiefly on account of the fishery interests
Constitution of USA
The Declaration of Rights & Grievances is adopted by the Continental Congress
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights & Grievances is adopted by the Continental Congress
Treaty of Schonbrunn
The 4th French war with Austria is ended by the Treaty of Schonbrunn
Treaty of Schonbrunn
The 4th French war with Austria is ended by the Treaty of Schonbrunn. Francis I cedes lands in Poland & along the Adriatic
Treaty of Schonbrunn
The 4th French war with Austria is ended by the Treaty of Schonbrunn
Rocket
Stephenson’s Rocket wins the Rainhill Trials for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.
End of Second Emil Stang Government
The Second Emil Stang Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
First Francis Hagerup Government
Begins the First Francis Hagerup Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Armoured Train Relief Sortie
FitzClarence leads a successful sortie from Mafeking to assist an armoured train attacked by Boer forces.
Commander in Chief
Sets sail in the Dunnotar Castle for South Africa
Commander in Chief
Sets sail in the Dunnotar Castle for South Africa
Siege of Mafeking
Mafeking is besieged until British relief arrives in May 1900.
War Correspondent
Leaves on the Dunnotar Castle for South Africa as a War Correspondent for the Daily Mail
Search Party
Leads the search for Scott's missing polar party.
Capture of Ostend
The Germans capture Ostend
Maritz Rebellion
Faces an Afrikaner revolt against the invasion of German South West Africa.
Maritz Rebellion
Helps organise loyalist forces against the rebels.
Mobilization
The Canadian Expeditionary Force of 32,000 lands at Plymouth
Treaty of Tartu
Ends the Russo-Finnish war over Karelia, Finland makes a small territorial gain
Faust
Directs Faust, one of the last major German silent fantasy films.
Disarmament Conference
Withdraws Germany from disarmament talks and the League.
League of Nations
Announces Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations and the Geneva Disarmament Conference.
League of Nations
Germany leaves the League of Nations, because it cannot fully rearm
League of Nations
Advises Hitler to withdraw from the League of Nations
League of Nations
Handles the diplomatic consequences as Germany leaves the League of Nations and the disarmament negotiations.
Eighth Infantry Division Palestine Command
Takes command of 8th Infantry Division in Palestine after promotion to major-general.
Offers Finland land
Offers Finland land but the strategic loss causes the Fins to refuse
Sinking of HMS Royal Oak
A U-47 penetrates the British anchorage & sinks the Royal Oak
Sinking of HMS Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is sunk in Scapa Flow
Sinking of HMS Royal Oak - Heavy Casualties
Royal Oak lost 835 officers and men after U-47 penetrated Scapa Flow and torpedoed the battleship during the night.
Sinking of HMS Royal Oak - Scapa Defence Shock
Royal Oak's loss inside Scapa Flow exposed weaknesses in the anchorage defences and prompted rapid strengthening of the naval base.
International Agreement
Britain and France agree not to sign a separate peace with Germany
Capture of Kalinin
Captures Kalinin severing the Leningrad-Moscow railway line
Siege of Moscow
1st Panzer Division captures Kalinin 100 niles outside Moscow
Siege of Moscow
Reaches Tula & threatens Moscow from the south
Siege of Moscow
The 10th Panzer Division & SS Das Reich reach Borodino, 70 miles from Moscow
Bombing of Grozny
As a result, on 10 October 1942, Luftflotte Fours Fliegerkorps IV was ordered to send every available bomber against the oilfields at Grozny.
Bombing of Grozny
He was now down to 232, of which only 129 were combat ready.
Bombing of Grozny
Hitler called for the air offensive to be carried out no later than 14 October, as he required air assets for a major effort at Stalingrad.
Bombing of Grozny
The air fleet was in poor shape by this time.
Bombing of Grozny
Von Richthofen had begun Case Blue with 323 serviceable bombers out of a total of 480.
Accepts Curzon Line
Bierut accepts the Curzon Line as the proper basis for the Soviet-Polish frontier and seeks Allied support for Polish gains in the west.
Assassination of Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel
The Gestapo give Rommel the choice of a trial or suicide disguised as a heart attack. Rommel decides to poison himself
Suicide
The Gestapo give Rommel the choice of a trial or suicide disguised as a heart attack
Supports Polish Western Claims
Churchill confirms with Stalin that they will support Polish claims to compensating territory in the north and west if the eastern frontier follows the Curzon basis.
Northwest Campaign
Begins the Northwest Campaign against French posts
One Unit Scheme
The government combines western provinces into the single province of West Pakistan.
Chequers Meeting
Meets senior ministers as British policy moves closer to coordinated action with France and Israel
Soviet Visa Issued
The Soviet consulate issued Oswald a visa on October 14, 1959, permitting a single visit of no more than six days.
Constitution of Russia
The Central Committee plenum adopts a new Party programme replacing that of 1919
Nationalization
The revolutionary government nationalizes most remaining large private businesses
Party of the Whole People Doctrine
The new party programme describes the CPSU as the party of the whole people rather than solely the proletariat.
Reform of Government
Defined as a party of the whole people rather than a dictatorship of the proletariat
Cuban Missile Crisis
Heyser flew a U-2 mission that obtained 928 photographs during a six-minute pass over western Cuba.
Nuclear Power
A U-2 spy photographs the secret site where Russian missiles will be located in Cuba
Linnie Mae Randle Job Suggestion
Linnie Mae Randle told Paine that the Texas School Book Depository might need additional order fillers because Randle's brother had recently been hired there.
Neighbor Coffee Conversation
During coffee with neighbors on October 14, Paine discussed Oswald's unemployment while Marina Oswald was present.
North Beckley Room Rental
Oswald rented a room at 1026 North Beckley Avenue on October 14, 1963, registering under the name O. H. Lee.
Oswald Residence
Roberts rents a room to Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald Told of Job Interview
When Oswald telephoned that evening, Paine told him that Roy Truly had agreed to interview him at the Texas School Book Depository.
Ruth Paine Telephone Call
Ruth Paine telephoned the Texas School Book Depository on October 14 and spoke with Roy Truly about possible employment for Lee Harvey Oswald.
Telephone Call to Roy Truly
Paine telephoned the Texas School Book Depository and spoke with superintendent Roy Truly about possible employment for Oswald.
Dismissal
Dismissed as First Party Secretary by a Central Committee plenum
First Secretary of CPSU
Succeeds Nikita Khrushchev as First Secretary of the Communist Party.
Khrushchev Removal
Helps organize the party leadership move that removes Nikita Khrushchev from power.
Nobel Prize
The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded to him for leading non-violent resistance to end racial prejudice in the United States
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia
Removal from Soviet Leadership
Is removed as Communist Party First Secretary by the Central Committee and replaced by Leonid Brezhnev.
Conservative Conference Defence Speech
Uses his Conservative Party conference speech to argue for a defence policy centred on Britain's European and NATO commitments.
I Can See for Miles
Release I Can See for Miles.
Apollo 7 First Live Television
Leads the first live television broadcast from an American crewed spacecraft.
Operation Nickel Grass
Authorizes a major American airlift of military supplies to Israel.
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway, 2nd term
Sinai Front
Commands Egyptian armored forces during the failed eastward offensive in Sinai.
Sinai Front
Opposes the eastward armored offensive that moves beyond Egyptian missile cover.
Sinai Front
Egyptian armored forces move eastward in Sinai before being repulsed by Israeli defenses.
Sinai Offensive
The Egyptian eastward offensive in Sinai is repulsed with heavy tank losses.
Economy of Great Britain
Announces in the Commons that the Governments inflation policy has been abandoned
Economy of Great Britain
Britains trade deficit in September is reported to be 365 million pounds
Inflation
Announces in the Commons that the Governments inflation policy has been abandoned
Conference of Conservatives
Tells Callaghan to, "keep taking the tablets", after Peter Jay compares him to Moses
Heroes
Co-produces Heroes, using Berlin studio atmosphere and distinctive recording techniques.
Holidays in the Sun
Plays guitar on Holidays in the Sun, the final single released before the album.
Holidays in the Sun
Sings Holidays in the Sun, drawing on the band's experience of Berlin and Cold War imagery.
Seconds Out
Appears as lead vocalist on Seconds Out, documenting the post-Gabriel live band.
Speech
Tells Callaghan to, "keep taking the tablets", after Peter Jay compares him to Moses
Velayat-e Faqih
Beheshti helps secure approval of constitutional provisions giving ultimate authority to a religious jurist
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP)
End of First Gro Harlem Brundtland Government
The First Gro Harlem Brundtland Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Kåre Willoch Government
Begins the Kåre Willoch Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
President of Egypt
Assumes the presidency after a national referendum following Sadat's assassination.
Presidential Succession
Becomes acting President after Sadat's assassination and is confirmed by referendum.
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway
European Parliament Integration Speech
Defends the German-Italian initiative for stronger European political cooperation before the European Parliament.
Venera 16 Radar Mapping
Venera 16 joins Venera 15 in radar mapping northern Venus through its permanently opaque cloud cover.
Black Monday
The DJIA dropped 95.46 points (a then record) to 2412.70, and fell another 58 points the next day, down over 12% from the August 25 all-time high
Economy of USA
The DJIA dropped 95.46 points (a then record) to 2412.70, and fell another 58 points the next day, down over 12% from the August 25 all-time high
Bluetonic Top Twenty
Bluetonic reaches the UK Top Twenty as The Bluetones build momentum before their debut album.
Provisional Constitutional Order
Musharraf issues a provisional order governing the post-coup constitutional system.
Biarritz Charter Agreement
Chirac hosted European leaders as they endorsed the draft Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Presidency Member Takes Office
Jozo Krizanovic becomes Croat member of the Presidency
Capital Purchase Program
Paulson uses TARP authority to purchase preferred shares in major financial institutions.
Additional Afghanistan Forces
Brown announces additional British troops subject to allied and equipment commitments.
Election as Prime Minister
The General National Congress elects Zeidan to form a new government.
Chemical Weapons Convention Enters Force for Syria
The Chemical Weapons Convention enters into force for Syria, making it a State Party to the treaty.
Booker Prize
Shares the Booker Prize for The Testaments.
Booker Prize
Shares the Booker Prize for Girl, Woman, Other.
End of Erna Solberg Government
The Erna Solberg Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Europa Clipper Launch
NASA launches Europa Clipper toward Jupiter to investigate whether Europa has conditions suitable for life.
Europa Clipper Launch
NASA launches Europa Clipper toward the Jovian system.
International Investment Summit
Starmer hosts business leaders and promotes investment in British infrastructure and industry.
Births on October 14
Birth of James II
Birth of James II, son of Charles I & Henrietta Maria
Birth of Bahadur Shah I
Birth of Bahadur Shah I, second son of the emperor Aurangzeb through the daughter of Raja Raju
Birth of Ferdinand
Birth of Ferdinand, son of Charles IV & Maria Luisa
Birth of Ferdinand
Birth of Ferdinand, son of Charles IV & Maria Luisa
Birth of Sese Seko Mobutu
Birth of Sese Seko Mobutu
Birth of Steve Cram
Birth of Steve Cram
Deaths on October 14
Death of Edwin
Death of Edwiin, killed in battle by Penda of Mercia & Cadwallon King of Gwynedd
Death in Final Assault
Harold is killed during the final phase of the Battle of Hastings, leaving the English army without its king.
Death of Gyrth
Death of Gyrth, killed at the Battle of Hastings
Death of Gyrth Godwinson
Gyrth Godwinson is killed during the Battle of Hastings
Death of Harold at Hastings
Harold is killed during the final fighting, and the English army loses the leadership needed to continue organized resistance.
Death of Harold Godwinson
Harold II is killed and the English army collapses at Hastings
Death of Harold II
Death of Harold II, killed at the Battle of Hastings
Death of Harold II
The final battle scenes portray Harold's death and the collapse of English resistance.
Death of Leofwine Godwinson
Killed alongside his brothers Harold and Gyrth in the Battle of Hastings
Death of Leofwine Godwinson
Leofwine Godwinson is killed during the Battle of Hastings
Rumour of William's Death
A rumour that William has been killed spreads during a retreat and threatens the cohesion of the Norman army.
Death of Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel
Death of Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, forced to take poison
Death of Errol Flynn
Death of Errol Flynn
Death of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Death of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Death of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Death of Julius Nyerere
Battles on October 14
Battle of Hatfield Chase
The forces of Penda of Mercia & Cadwallon defeat the Nortumbrian Army & kill Edwin
Battle of Hatfield Chase
Defeated & killed by Cadwallon & Penda of Mercia
Battle of Hatfield Chase
Penda of Mercia & Cadwallon of north Wales defeat the Northumbria. After victory at Hatfield Chase Penda becomes King of Mercia
Archers Open the Battle
William sends archers forward at the opening of the battle before infantry and cavalry attack the English ridge.
Battle
Odo of Bayeux takes part in the Norman victory at Hastings
Battle
Eustace of Boulogne fights with the French and Norman forces at Hastings
Battle
Breton troops fight on Williams flank during the Battle of Hastings
Battle
William FitzOsbern serves among Williams leading commanders at Hastings
Battle of Hastings
Commands some of William the Conquerors forces at the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
Commands some of William the Conquerors forces at the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
The embroidery identifies Gyrth among Harold's brothers killed during the Battle of Hastings.
Battle of Hastings
Killed alongside his brothers Harold and Gyrth in the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
The embroidery identifies Leofwine among Harold's brothers killed during the Battle of Hastings.
Battle of Hastings
Fights with his brother Harold I at the Battle of Hastings, killed in battle
Battle of Hastings
Harold loses his element of surprise & the Normans attack
Battle of Hastings
Hears of Williams advance & forms a defensive position on Senlac ridge
Battle of Hastings
Victory goes to the Normans whose cavalry overcomes the Anglo Saxon foot soldiers. The Battle takes place just 3 days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Harold is killed in batlle
Battle of Hastings
Assists his half-brother William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Odo rallying Norman soldiers with a club during the battle.
Battle of Hastings
Commands some of William the Conquerors forces at the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
Assists his half-brother William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
Commands some of William the Conquerors forces at the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
Harold loses his element of surprise & the Normans attack
Battle of Hastings
Marches from Hastings & reaches Telhan Hill 1 mile from Harold. Marches 7 miles from north of Hastings to confront Harold & catch him by surprise. Fields 4,000 Normans, 1,500 Flemings & 2,000 Bretons. Commands the Norman centre. Carries a mace & wears the relics upon which Harold had sworn his oath. Battle commences at 9 am when William orders his archers to fire at the English line
Battle of Hastings
The embroidery portrays William lifting his helmet to show his troops that he remained alive.
Three-Division Battle Plan
William divides his army into Breton, Norman, and Frankish-Flemish divisions before the Battle of Hastings.
Battle of Friedlingen
Villars defeats the Imperial army near Friedlingen and strengthens French morale on the Rhine.
Battle of Friedlingen
Villars defeats the Imperial army near Friedlingen.
Battle of Ushant
Commands of the battleship Eagle 60, and in this ship takes part in Hawkes victory off Ushant over the French fleet
Battle of Pirna
Ends hopes of a quick war but the Saxons capitulate. Encounters stronger resistance than expected at Pirna
Battle of Hochkirk
Frefericks Army is forced to escape via a route opened up by von Ziethenss cavalry. Austria wins the Battle of Hochkirk & Frederick keeps Saxony & Silesia
Battle of Hochkirk
Frefericks Army is forced to escape via a route opened up by von Ziethenss cavalry
Battle of Jena
Fights at the Battle of Jena
Battle of Elchingen
Wins a French victory & is created a Duke
Battle of Auerstadt
Defeats the forces of Frederick William III
Battle of Auerstadt
Prussia loses 25,000 killed & wounded & 25,000 taken prisoner. Prussia is forced to concede land west of the Elbe
Battle of Jena
Prussia is defeated at Jena by the French
Battle of Jena
Commands a Prussian army which is defeated by Napoleon
Battle of Jena
Distimguishes himself at the Battle of Jena
Battle of Jena
Heads the pursuit of the Prussians
Battle of Jena
Defeats the Prussians before the arrival of the Russians
Battle of Jena
Fights at the Battle of Jena
Battle of Jena
Commands a division at Jena
Battle of Jena
Captured by Napoleon
Battle of Dardanelles
The Dardanelles Committee decides to recall Hamilton
Battle of Dardanelles
The Dardanelles Committee decides to recall Hamilton, his last generals command
Battle of Flanders
The 2nd Allied attack of the Battle of Flanders commences