Succession
Edward succeeded Alfred and continued the campaign to absorb the southern Danelaw.
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October 26 in History
This permanent archive page contains 200 World History Database records for October 26, spanning 899 to 2020. Recorded topics include Death of Alfred the Great; Succession; Peace.
Total: 200Events: 177Births: 4Deaths: 3Battles: 15Coronations: 1Countries: 34
Events on October 26
Peace
Signs a 2 yr truce with John
Peace
Signs a 2 yar truce with Philip II. Preserves much of his mothrers inheritance in Aquitaine under the Peace of Thouars. John signs a 2 yr truce with Philip II
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Chancellor
Henry VIII appoints Thomas More Chancellor to unite his Council
Rouen Retaken
Royal forces recover Rouen during the first war of religion
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The plot was revealed to the authorities in an anonymous letter sent to William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The Monteagle letter betraying the plot is delivered to Baron Monteagle
Gunpowder Treason Plot
After deciphering the letter, Parker rushed to Whitehall and showed it to Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, who then showed it to the King
Gunpowder Treason Plot
An anonymous letter warned Lord Monteagle to avoid the opening of Parliament. This letter was possibly sent by Monteagles brother-in-law, Francis Tresham.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Despite quickly becoming aware of the letter - informed by one of Monteagles servants - the conspirators resolved to continue with their plans, as it appeared that it "was clearly thought to be a hoax".
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Monteagle received an anonymous letter while at his house in Hoxton, warning him to stay away from Parliament, uncertain of its meaning he delivered it to Salisbury, who before he received the letter was already aware of certain stirrings
Gunpowder Treason Plot
On the evening of 26 October, Lord Monteagle received an anonymous letter warning him to stay away, and to "retyre youre self into yowre contee whence yow maye expect the event in safti for ... they shall receyve a terrible blowe this parleament".
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The Monteagle letter betraying the plot is delivered to Baron Monteagle.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
An anonymous letter warned Lord Monteagle to avoid the opening of Parliament. This letter was possibly sent by Monteagles brother-in-law, Francis Tresham
Durham Retained by Scots
Scottish forces retain Durham as security until a final peace settlement.
Durham Retained by Scots
Scottish forces retain Durham as security until a final peace settlement.
Northumberland Retained by Scots
The treaty leaves Scottish forces occupying Northumberland while negotiations continue.
Northumberland Retained by Scots
The treaty leaves Scottish forces occupying Northumberland while negotiations continue.
Occupation of Durham
The Treaty of Ripon allows the Scots to keep control of Northumberland and Durham
Occupation of Northumberland
The Treaty of Ripon allows the Scots to keep control of Northumberland and Durham
Ripon Settlement Ends Fighting
The treaty suspends the Second Bishops War and establishes temporary occupation arrangements.
Ripon Settlement Ends Fighting
The treaty suspends the Second Bishops War and establishes temporary occupation arrangements.
Scottish Army Quartered in Durham
The Ripon settlement allows Scottish forces to remain quartered in County Durham.
Scottish Army Quartered in Durham
The Ripon settlement allows Scottish forces to remain quartered in County Durham.
Scottish Maintenance Payments Accepted
Charles accepts daily payments supporting the occupying Scottish army.
Scottish Maintenance Payments Accepted
Charles accepts daily payments supporting the occupying Scottish army.
Scottish Occupation of Durham
The Treaty of Ripon permits the Scottish army to remain in Durham pending settlement.
Scottish Occupation of Durham
The Treaty of Ripon permits the Scottish army to remain in Durham pending settlement.
Scottish Occupation of Northumberland
The Ripon agreement recognises continued Scottish occupation of Northumberland.
Scottish Occupation of Northumberland
The Ripon agreement recognises continued Scottish occupation of Northumberland.
Treaty of Ripon
The Treaty of Ripon allows the Scots to keep control of Northumberland and Durham. Ends the Second Bishops War between Charles I & the Scots
Treaty of Ripon Signed
English and Scottish commissioners sign the treaty ending active hostilities.
Treaty of Ripon Signed
English and Scottish commissioners sign the treaty ending active hostilities.
Treaty of Ripon Terms
Charles agrees to pay the Scottish army eight hundred and fifty pounds daily.
Treaty of Ripon Terms
Charles agrees to pay the Scottish army eight hundred and fifty pounds daily.
Acquittal for High Treason
A London jury acquits Lilburne of high treason after a celebrated trial arising from his attacks on the Commonwealth government.
Great Mass in C minor
The Great Mass in C minor receives an incomplete Salzburg performance.
Commander of Army of the Interior
Napoleon became commander in chief of the Army of the Interior after his role in defeating the Vendemiaire uprising.
Constitutional Regulation of 1812
Promulgates a constitutional regulation asserting that no foreign decree has authority within Chile.
Opening of Erie Canal
The Erie Canal opens, reducing transport costs between the Great Lakes and Atlantic markets.
Capture of Osceola
Orders Osceola seized while the Seminole leader approaches under a truce flag.
Flag of Truce Seizure
Faces criticism for imprisoning negotiators during the Second Seminole War.
Constitution of Bolivia
Velasco promulgates a constitution following the end of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
August Beernaert Government
Begins the August Beernaert Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
End of Second Jules Malou Government
The Second Jules Malou Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Independence of Ethiopia
Under the Treaty of Addis Ababa Italy recognizes Abyssinian independence
Independence of Italy
Under the Treaty of Addis Ababa Italy recognizes Abyssinian independence
Treaty of Addis Ababa
The Treaty of Addis Ababa abrogates the Treaty of Wuchale and formally ends the First Italo-Abyssinian War on terms favorable to Ethiopia.
Treaty of Addis Ababa
The Treaty of Addis Ababa is completed several months after the decisive Battle of Adowa in March of the same year, which was convincingly won by the Ethiopian forces commanded by Menelek II.
Treaty of Addis Ababa
Under the Treaty of Addis Ababa Italy recognizes Abyssinian independence and delineates borders with Italian-controlled Eritrea.
Saint Petersburg Soviet
Becomes a central organiser and speaker in the Soviet.
Saint Petersburg Soviet
Becomes a major speaker and organiser in the 1905 Soviet.
Saint Petersburg Soviet
Emerges as a leading figure in the workers' Soviet.
Soviet of Saint Petersburg
Helps found the Saint Petersburg Soviet, 50 such Soviets are soon founded all over Russia
Assassination of Ito
Assassinated by a Korean Nationalist
Capture of Skopje
Abandons Skopje as the Vardar Army retreats southward.
Capture of Skopje
Orders the Serbian advance into Skopje after victory at Kumanovo.
Capture of Skopje
Serbian forces occupy Skopje after Kumanovo.
Invasion of Thessaloniki
After the liberation of Thessaloniki, the Greek army links up with the Serb army north and they turns west
Invasion of Thessaloniki
Greece captures Thessaloniki
Rule of Thessaloniki
Greece captures Thessaloniki
Suppression of Rebellion
Commands loyalist forces against rebel commandos.
Appointment as Education Commissar
Lunacharsky becomes People's Commissar for Education in the first Soviet government.
Bolshevik Party
The Bolsheviks open the 2nd Congress of Soviets
Capture of Kremlin
The Military Revolutionary Council troops seize the Kremlin
Capture of Saint Petersburg
The military revolutionary Council troops seize the Winter Palace
Capture of Winter Palace
Podvoisky helps direct forces surrounding the Winter Palace as the remaining Provisional Government ministers are arrested.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Peoples Commissars
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Peoples Commissars
Congress of Soviets
The Bolsheviks open the 2nd Congress of Soviets
Constitution of Russia
Congress approves the Council of Peoples Commissars
Council of People's Commissars
Becomes head of the new Soviet government.
Council of People's Commissars Formed
Lenin becomes chairman of the Council of People's Commissars created by the Second Congress of Soviets.
Decree on Land
Lenin presents the Decree on Land abolishing private landed estates and transferring land for local redistribution.
Decree on Peace
Declares, "The workers movement will triumph and will pave the way to peace and socialism".
Decree on Peace
Lenin presents the Decree on Peace calling for immediate negotiations toward a democratic peace without annexations or indemnities.
Decree on Peace
Presents early Soviet decrees after the Bolshevik victory.
Decree on Peace
The Decree on Peace, written by Vladimir Lenin, is passed by the Second Congress of the Soviet of Workers, Soldiers, and Peasants Deputies following the success of the October Revolution.
Decree on Peace
The workers and peasants Government, created by the Revolution of October 24-25 based on the Soviet of Workers, Soldiers and Peasants Deputies, calls upon all belligerent peoples and their Government to start negotiations for a democratic peace.
Menshevik Opposition
Opposes one-party Bolshevik rule after the October uprising
Peace
The Decree on Peace, written by Vladimir Lenin, is passed by the Second Congress of the Soviet of Workers, Soldiers, and Peasants Deputies following the success of the October Revolution
Second Congress of Soviets
Presents decrees on peace and land to the Second Congress
Second Passchendaele Offensive Opened
Haig continues the campaign with Canadian-led attacks toward the village and ridge.
Conference of Gas
Chairs the Gas Conference
Independence of Czech Republic
Speaking from the steps of Independence Hall in Philadelphia as head of the Mid-European Union, Masaryk calls for the independence of the Czechoslovaks and other oppressed peoples of Central Europe
Independence of Czechoslovakia
Speaking from the steps of Independence Hall in Philadelphia as head of the Mid-European Union, Masaryk calls for the independence of the Czechoslovaks and other oppressed peoples of Central Europe
Mid-European Union
Speaking from the steps of Independence Hall in Philadelphia as head of the Mid-European Union, Masaryk calls for the independence of the Czechoslovaks and other oppressed peoples of Central Europe
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Germany, 2nd term, Joseph Wirth (Center) forms 2nd cabinet
Dismissal
Dismissed from the Politburo during Stalins purge of the Opposition
Conference of Communist Party
The opposition is not allowed to speak. Describes the opposition as a "combination of castrated forces"
Neutrality
Belgium declares its neutrality
Governor
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Governor General of Poland
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Governor General of Poland
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Pact between Turkey, France and Great Britain
A pact of mutual assistance is signed between Turkey, France & Britain
President of Slovakia
Tiso is elected President of Slovakia.
Rule of Poland
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Commander of Panzer Corps 41
Appointed Commander of XXXXI Panzer Corps
Commander of Panzer Corps 41
Appointed Commander of XXXXI Panzer Corps
Armoured Counter-Move
Arena moves Ariete north toward Deyr el-Murra for an Axis armoured counter-move during the El Alamein battle.
Film
Birth of Robert William "Bob" Hoskins, Jr
North Africa Campaign
Oversees Axis air and supply efforts while the El Alamein battle strains North African logistics.
Invasion of Italy
Offerred 60 Landing Ship Tanks until 15 Dec
Appeals to Roosevelt on Curzon Line
Mikolajczyk appeals to Roosevelt as pressure grows for the Polish Government to accept the Curzon Line without reservations before the war ends.
International Conference at Paris
At a press conference criticizes the Allies for failing to supply France with arms
Second Air Fleet Special Attacks
Fukudome's Second Air Fleet joins the expanding special-attack effort after the opening kamikaze operations around Leyte.
Capture of Wonsan
US Marines secure the port of Wonsan
Diplomatic Protest
Nehru's government formally protests China's military advance into Tibet.
Siege of Yalu River
The ROK reach the Yalu River & discover a Chinese force ready to invade South Korea
Conservative Government Return
Serves as a Conservative backbencher after Winston Churchill returns to office.
Government
Churchill accepts George VIs commission to form a Government
Government
Churchill accepts George VIs commission to form a Government
Resignation of Clement Richard Attlee
Attlee hands in his resignation as Prime Minister to George VI
Resignation of Clement Richard Attlee
Attlee hands in his resignation as Prime Minister to George VI
Constitution of Vietnam
Diem declares himself President & a Republic is declared
President of Vietnam
Appointed President of Southern Vietnam, Emperor Annam is rejected
Marine Recruit Depot Arrival
Oswald reported to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego on October 26, 1956, for basic training.
Zhukov Removed from Defense Ministry
Removes Marshal Georgy Zhukov from the defense ministry and party Presidium after fearing his political independence.
Presidential Palace Speech
Guevara addresses a mass rally at the Presidential Palace during a period of political tension.
Deposed in Coup
Lemus is overthrown by a military and civilian coup
Junta Takes Power
Junta of Government takes power after the fall of Lemus
Cuban Missile Crisis
Castro warned Khrushchev that American military action appeared imminent and urged the Soviet Union to resist an invasion decisively.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Castro warned Khrushchev that an invasion appeared imminent and urged a decisive Soviet response.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Dobrynin maintained urgent contact with Moscow while unofficial channels explored possible terms for ending the confrontation.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Feklisov relayed John Scali's interest in a possible settlement through Soviet channels while official negotiations remained uncertain.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Feklisov, using the name Aleksandr Fomin, discussed a possible settlement with journalist John Scali.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy delayed military action to allow additional time for diplomacy after receiving Khrushchev's proposal.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Khrushchev sends a letter to Kennedy suggesting that the sites would be dismantled if the United States gave its reassurance that it would not invade Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Robert Kennedy supported giving diplomacy more time after Khrushchev sent a message offering missile removal for a non-invasion pledge.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Khruschev sends a letter to Kennedy suggesting that the sites would be dismantled if the United States gave its reassurance that it would not invade Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Khrushchev sent Kennedy a lengthy private message proposing missile withdrawal in return for a pledge that Cuba would not be invaded.
Cuban Missile Crisis
McCone reviewed estimates showing that work continued at several missile installations while diplomatic exchanges intensified.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Rusk reviewed Khrushchev's first settlement proposal and supported exploring the possibility of a non-invasion assurance.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Scali reported a Soviet back-channel proposal linking missile removal to a United States pledge not to invade Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Stevenson worked with U Thant on proposals intended to reduce the risk of a naval or military clash.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Thompson interpreted Khrushchev's first letter as a serious opening for a negotiated settlement.
First Cuban Missile Crisis Settlement Letter
Offers to remove Soviet missiles from Cuba if the United States pledges not to invade the island.
National Emergency
President Radhakrishnan proclaims a national emergency as the border war with China intensifies.
Irwin Weiner Telephone Call
The HSCA found that Ruby called Chicago bondsman Irwin Weiner on October 26, 1963, and was not satisfied with Weiner's later explanation that the call concerned only Ruby's labor dispute.
Irwin Weiner Telephone Call
The HSCA found that Ruby called Chicago bondsman Irwin Weiner on October 26, 1963, and was not satisfied with Weiner's later explanation that the call concerned only Ruby's labor dispute.
Bank Secrecy Act
Heads Treasury as the Bank Secrecy Act becomes law
Bank Secrecy Act
Signs the Bank Secrecy Act
Boxing License Restored
Returns to boxing after receiving a license in Georgia
Defeat to Ali
Stopped by Muhammad Ali after three rounds because of a cut
Victory over Quarry
Defeats Jerry Quarry in his first fight after exile
Negotiations
Kissinger flies to Saigon to secure President Thieus signature to a peace agreement. Kissinger claims "peace was at hand"
Peace Is at Hand
Says peace is at hand after progress in negotiations with North Vietnam
Quadrophenia Album
Release Quadrophenia as a double album.
Physical Protection Convention Adopted
The Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material is adopted under IAEA auspices.
End of Duchy Chancellorship
Completes his tenure as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster after combining the office with wider cabinet and parliamentary responsibilities during 1981.
Under Pressure
Releases Under Pressure with Queen, creating a major collaboration built around a memorable bass line.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Conference of CHOGM
Thatcher delivers her Commons statement on the Kuala Lumpur conference
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Resignation of Alan Arthur Walters
Resigns as personal Adviser to Maragaret Thatcher
Resignation of Alan Arthur Walters
Resigns as personal Adviser to Maragaret Thatcher
Resignation of Nigel Lawson
Nigel Lawson resigns as Chancellor of the Exchequer in October 1989 after more than six years in the post.
Resignation of Nigel Lawson
Thatcher informs Major in private that Lawson is going to resign
Resignation of Nigel Lawson
Lawson resigns as Chabcellor
Resignation of Nigel Lawson
Thatcher informs Major in private that Lawson is going to resign
Charlottetown Accord
Sees the Charlottetown Accord rejected in a national referendum.
World Gone Wrong
Releases World Gone Wrong.
Peace Treaty
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Prime Minister Abdel Salam Majali of Jordan sign a peace Treaty in a ceremony attended by President Clinton
I've Been Expecting You
Releases I've Been Expecting You, consolidating his solo success after Life Thru a Lens.
STEREO Launch for Heliospheric Imaging
Begins STEREO observations designed to image solar eruptions and large-scale structures as they propagate outward through the solar wind.
Election
Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, 73, elected to a fifth term with almost 90 per cent of the vote
President of Tunisia
Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, 73, elected to a fifth term with almost 90 per cent of the vote
Legislative Election
Tunisia elected the first Assembly of the People's Representatives under the 2014 Constitution.
The Who Hits 50
Release The Who Hits 50 compilation.
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
End of Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Meaningful Vote Urgent Question
Starmer demands a binding parliamentary vote on the final withdrawal agreement.
Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation
Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Ceremony for Barrett
Holds ceremony marking Barrett’s appointment.
Supreme Court Confirmation
Confirmed as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Births on October 26
Birth of Edmund Grey
Birth of Edmund Grey, 1st Earl of Kent, 4th Baron Grey de Ruthyn
Birth of Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin
Birth of Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin
Birth of Mohammed Rezah Shah Pahlavi
Birth of Mohammed Rezah Shah Pahlavi, eldest son of Reza Shah
Birth of Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton
Birth of Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton
Deaths on October 26
Death of Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great dies after a reign remembered for resistance to Viking invasion, legal reform and learning.
Death of Ito
Assassinated by a Korean Nationalist
Death of Park Chung Hee
Death of Park Chung Hee
Battles on October 26
Battle of Chuvash Cape
Loses control near Qashliq after Yermak victory at Chuvash Cape
Battle of Chuvash Cape
Commands forces of the Khanate of Sibir against Yermak Cossacks
Battle of Chuvash Cape
Defeats the forces of the Khanate of Sibir near Qashliq
Battle of Newbury
Fights an inconclusive Battle at Newbury
Battle of Newbury, 2nd
Commander for the Royalists at the 2nd Battle of Newbury
Battle of Newbury, 2nd
Fights at the Battle of Newbury
Battle of Adowa
The Treaty of Addis Ababa is completed several months after the decisive Battle of Adowa in March of the same year, which was convincingly won by the Ethiopian forces commanded by Menelek II
Battle of Ypres, 3rd
The four divisions of the Canadian Corps were transferred to the Ypres Salient and to make additional advances on Passchendaele
Battle of Caporetto
The Germann Army captures Caporetto
Battle of Passchendaele
Currie prepares Canadian attacks near Ypres.
Battle of Alamein, 2nd
Axis tankers Proserpina and Tergeste are sunk, worsening fuel shortages during the battle.
Battle of Alamein, 2nd
The loss of Axis supply tankers deprives Panzer Army Africa of fuel during the battle.
Battle of Santa Cruz
Leads his ships as the vanguard group at the carrier battles of Santa Cruz
Battle of Kuningtou
Nationalist forces defeat a Communist landing attempt at Kuningtou on Kinmen, preserving ROC control of the offshore island.
Battle of Sudong
The ROK 26th Division encounter strong Chinese resistance at Sudong
Coronations on October 26
Coronation
Crowned Emperor in France