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Edward succeeded Alfred and continued the campaign to absorb the southern Danelaw.
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Edward succeeded Alfred and continued the campaign to absorb the southern Danelaw.
Signs a 2 yr truce with John
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
Succeeds as King of England
Henry VIII appoints Thomas More Chancellor to unite his Council
Royal forces recover Rouen during the first war of religion
The plot was revealed to the authorities in an anonymous letter sent to William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle
The Monteagle letter betraying the plot is delivered to Baron Monteagle
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
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
An anonymous letter warned Lord Monteagle to avoid the opening of Parliament. This letter was possibly sent by Monteagles brother-in-law, Francis Tresham.
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".
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".
The Monteagle letter betraying the plot is delivered to Baron Monteagle.
An anonymous letter warned Lord Monteagle to avoid the opening of Parliament. This letter was possibly sent by Monteagles brother-in-law, Francis Tresham
Scottish forces retain Durham as security until a final peace settlement.
Scottish forces retain Durham as security until a final peace settlement.
The treaty leaves Scottish forces occupying Northumberland while negotiations continue.
The treaty leaves Scottish forces occupying Northumberland while negotiations continue.
The Treaty of Ripon allows the Scots to keep control of Northumberland and Durham
The Treaty of Ripon allows the Scots to keep control of Northumberland and Durham
The treaty suspends the Second Bishops War and establishes temporary occupation arrangements.
The treaty suspends the Second Bishops War and establishes temporary occupation arrangements.
The Ripon settlement allows Scottish forces to remain quartered in County Durham.
The Ripon settlement allows Scottish forces to remain quartered in County Durham.
Charles accepts daily payments supporting the occupying Scottish army.
Charles accepts daily payments supporting the occupying Scottish army.
The Treaty of Ripon permits the Scottish army to remain in Durham pending settlement.
The Treaty of Ripon permits the Scottish army to remain in Durham pending settlement.
The Ripon agreement recognises continued Scottish occupation of Northumberland.
The Ripon agreement recognises continued Scottish occupation of Northumberland.
The Treaty of Ripon allows the Scots to keep control of Northumberland and Durham. Ends the Second Bishops War between Charles I & the Scots
English and Scottish commissioners sign the treaty ending active hostilities.
English and Scottish commissioners sign the treaty ending active hostilities.
Charles agrees to pay the Scottish army eight hundred and fifty pounds daily.
Charles agrees to pay the Scottish army eight hundred and fifty pounds daily.
A London jury acquits Lilburne of high treason after a celebrated trial arising from his attacks on the Commonwealth government.
The Great Mass in C minor receives an incomplete Salzburg performance.
Napoleon became commander in chief of the Army of the Interior after his role in defeating the Vendemiaire uprising.
Promulgates a constitutional regulation asserting that no foreign decree has authority within Chile.
The Erie Canal opens, reducing transport costs between the Great Lakes and Atlantic markets.
Orders Osceola seized while the Seminole leader approaches under a truce flag.
Faces criticism for imprisoning negotiators during the Second Seminole War.
Velasco promulgates a constitution following the end of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
Begins the August Beernaert Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
The Second Jules Malou Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Under the Treaty of Addis Ababa Italy recognizes Abyssinian independence
Under the Treaty of Addis Ababa Italy recognizes Abyssinian independence
The Treaty of Addis Ababa abrogates the Treaty of Wuchale and formally ends the First Italo-Abyssinian War on terms favorable to Ethiopia.
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.
Under the Treaty of Addis Ababa Italy recognizes Abyssinian independence and delineates borders with Italian-controlled Eritrea.
Becomes a central organiser and speaker in the Soviet.
Becomes a major speaker and organiser in the 1905 Soviet.
Emerges as a leading figure in the workers' Soviet.
Helps found the Saint Petersburg Soviet, 50 such Soviets are soon founded all over Russia
Assassinated by a Korean Nationalist
Abandons Skopje as the Vardar Army retreats southward.
Serbian forces occupy Skopje after Kumanovo.
Orders the Serbian advance into Skopje after victory at Kumanovo.
After the liberation of Thessaloniki, the Greek army links up with the Serb army north and they turns west
Greece captures Thessaloniki
Greece captures Thessaloniki
Commands loyalist forces against rebel commandos.
Lunacharsky becomes People's Commissar for Education in the first Soviet government.
The Bolsheviks open the 2nd Congress of Soviets
The Military Revolutionary Council troops seize the Kremlin
The military revolutionary Council troops seize the Winter Palace
Podvoisky helps direct forces surrounding the Winter Palace as the remaining Provisional Government ministers are arrested.
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Peoples Commissars
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Peoples Commissars
The Bolsheviks open the 2nd Congress of Soviets
Congress approves the Council of Peoples Commissars
Becomes head of the new Soviet government.
Lenin becomes chairman of the Council of People's Commissars created by the Second Congress of Soviets.
Lenin presents the Decree on Land abolishing private landed estates and transferring land for local redistribution.
Presents early Soviet decrees after the Bolshevik victory.
Declares, "The workers movement will triumph and will pave the way to peace and socialism".
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.
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.
Lenin presents the Decree on Peace calling for immediate negotiations toward a democratic peace without annexations or indemnities.
Opposes one-party Bolshevik rule after the October uprising
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
Presents decrees on peace and land to the Second Congress
Haig continues the campaign with Canadian-led attacks toward the village and ridge.
Chairs the Gas Conference
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
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
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
Appointed Chancellor of Germany, 2nd term, Joseph Wirth (Center) forms 2nd cabinet
Dismissed from the Politburo during Stalins purge of the Opposition
The opposition is not allowed to speak. Describes the opposition as a "combination of castrated forces"
Belgium declares its neutrality
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
A pact of mutual assistance is signed between Turkey, France & Britain
Tiso is elected President of Slovakia.
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Appointed Commander of XXXXI Panzer Corps
Appointed Commander of XXXXI Panzer Corps
Arena moves Ariete north toward Deyr el-Murra for an Axis armoured counter-move during the El Alamein battle.
Birth of Robert William "Bob" Hoskins, Jr
Oversees Axis air and supply efforts while the El Alamein battle strains North African logistics.
Offerred 60 Landing Ship Tanks until 15 Dec
Mikolajczyk appeals to Roosevelt as pressure grows for the Polish Government to accept the Curzon Line without reservations before the war ends.
At a press conference criticizes the Allies for failing to supply France with arms
Fukudome's Second Air Fleet joins the expanding special-attack effort after the opening kamikaze operations around Leyte.
US Marines secure the port of Wonsan
Nehru's government formally protests China's military advance into Tibet.
The ROK reach the Yalu River & discover a Chinese force ready to invade South Korea
Serves as a Conservative backbencher after Winston Churchill returns to office.
Churchill accepts George VIs commission to form a Government
Churchill accepts George VIs commission to form a Government
Attlee hands in his resignation as Prime Minister to George VI
Attlee hands in his resignation as Prime Minister to George VI
Diem declares himself President & a Republic is declared
Appointed President of Southern Vietnam, Emperor Annam is rejected
Oswald reported to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego on October 26, 1956, for basic training.
Removes Marshal Georgy Zhukov from the defense ministry and party Presidium after fearing his political independence.
Lemus is overthrown by a military and civilian coup
Junta of Government takes power after the fall of Lemus
Castro warned Khrushchev that an invasion appeared imminent and urged a decisive Soviet response.
Castro warned Khrushchev that American military action appeared imminent and urged the Soviet Union to resist an invasion decisively.
Dobrynin maintained urgent contact with Moscow while unofficial channels explored possible terms for ending the confrontation.
Feklisov, using the name Aleksandr Fomin, discussed a possible settlement with journalist John Scali.
Feklisov relayed John Scali's interest in a possible settlement through Soviet channels while official negotiations remained uncertain.
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.
Kennedy delayed military action to allow additional time for diplomacy after receiving Khrushchev's proposal.
Robert Kennedy supported giving diplomacy more time after Khrushchev sent a message offering missile removal for a non-invasion pledge.
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.
Khrushchev sent Kennedy a lengthy private message proposing missile withdrawal in return for a pledge that Cuba would not be invaded.
McCone reviewed estimates showing that work continued at several missile installations while diplomatic exchanges intensified.
Rusk reviewed Khrushchev's first settlement proposal and supported exploring the possibility of a non-invasion assurance.
Scali reported a Soviet back-channel proposal linking missile removal to a United States pledge not to invade Cuba.
Stevenson worked with U Thant on proposals intended to reduce the risk of a naval or military clash.
Thompson interpreted Khrushchev's first letter as a serious opening for a negotiated settlement.
Offers to remove Soviet missiles from Cuba if the United States pledges not to invade the island.
President Radhakrishnan proclaims a national emergency as the border war with China intensifies.
Heads Treasury as the Bank Secrecy Act becomes law
Signs the Bank Secrecy Act
Returns to boxing after receiving a license in Georgia
Stopped by Muhammad Ali after three rounds because of a cut
Defeats Jerry Quarry in his first fight after exile
Kissinger flies to Saigon to secure President Thieus signature to a peace agreement. Kissinger claims "peace was at hand"
Says peace is at hand after progress in negotiations with North Vietnam
Release Quadrophenia as a double album.
The Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material is adopted under IAEA auspices.
Releases Under Pressure with Queen, creating a major collaboration built around a memorable bass line.
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Thatcher delivers her Commons statement on the Kuala Lumpur conference
Appointed Foreign Minister
Appointed Home Secretary
Resigns as personal Adviser to Maragaret Thatcher
Resigns as personal Adviser to Maragaret Thatcher
Resigns as Chancellor of the Exchequer
Thatcher informs Major in private that Lawson is going to resign
Lawson resigns as Chabcellor
Thatcher informs Major in private that Lawson is going to resign
Sees the Charlottetown Accord rejected in a national referendum.
Releases World Gone Wrong.
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
Releases I've Been Expecting You, consolidating his solo success after Life Thru a Lens.
Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, 73, elected to a fifth term with almost 90 per cent of the vote
Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, 73, elected to a fifth term with almost 90 per cent of the vote
Tunisia elected the first Assembly of the People's Representatives under the 2014 Constitution.
Release The Who Hits 50 compilation.
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Starmer demands a binding parliamentary vote on the final withdrawal agreement.
Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court.
Holds ceremony marking Barrett’s appointment.
Confirmed as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Birth of Edmund Grey, 1st Earl of Kent, 4th Baron Grey de Ruthyn
Birth of Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin
Birth of Mohammed Rezah Shah Pahlavi, eldest son of Reza Shah
Birth of Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton
Alfred the Great dies after a reign remembered for resistance to Viking invasion, legal reform and learning.
Assassinated by a Korean Nationalist
Death of Park Chung Hee
Loses control near Qashliq after Yermak victory at Chuvash Cape
Commands forces of the Khanate of Sibir against Yermak Cossacks
Defeats the forces of the Khanate of Sibir near Qashliq
Fights an inconclusive Battle at Newbury
Commander for the Royalists at the 2nd Battle of Newbury
Fights at the Battle of Newbury
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
The four divisions of the Canadian Corps were transferred to the Ypres Salient and to make additional advances on Passchendaele
The Germann Army captures Caporetto
Currie prepares Canadian attacks near Ypres.
Axis tankers Proserpina and Tergeste are sunk, worsening fuel shortages during the battle.
The loss of Axis supply tankers deprives Panzer Army Africa of fuel during the battle.
Leads his ships as the vanguard group at the carrier battles of Santa Cruz
Nationalist forces defeat a Communist landing attempt at Kuningtou on Kinmen, preserving ROC control of the offshore island.
The ROK 26th Division encounter strong Chinese resistance at Sudong
Crowned Emperor in France
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