Entry into Rome
Constantine enters Rome after defeating Maxentius and is welcomed as the victorious western emperor.
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October 29 in History
This permanent archive page contains 188 World History Database records for October 29, spanning 312 to 2020. Recorded topics include Entry into Rome; Regency; Excommunication.
Total: 188Events: 187Deaths: 1Countries: 29
Events on October 29
Regency
Appointed Regent for Henry III
Excommunication
Excommunicated by the Pope Gregory IX
Excommunication
Frederick II is excommunicated by the Pope Gregory IX
Interregnum
Conradin was executed in Naples, ending the legitimate male Hohenstaufen line.
Treaty with Norway
Robert concluded an agreement with Norway that confirmed earlier arrangements concerning the western islands and Scottish-Norwegian relations.
Capture of Rouen
The English surrender Rouen castle
Siege of Rouen
The English surrender Rouen castle
Oxford Becomes Royal Headquarters
Charles enters Oxford and develops the city as the principal Royalist headquarters.
Oxford Becomes Royal Headquarters
Charles enters Oxford and develops the city as the principal Royalist headquarters.
Royal Headquarters Established at Oxford
Charles enters Oxford and begins establishing the city as his wartime headquarters.
Royal Headquarters Established at Oxford
Charles enters Oxford and begins establishing the city as his wartime headquarters.
Royalist Advance toward London
Charles prepares the Royalist army to advance from Oxford toward London.
Royalist Advance toward London
Charles prepares the Royalist army to advance from Oxford toward London.
Royalist Army Strengthened at Shrewsbury
Charles gathers recruits and cavalry support before marching toward the Midlands.
Royalist Army Strengthened at Shrewsbury
Charles gathers recruits and cavalry support before marching toward the Midlands.
Agitators
Ireton opposes the Agitators' demand for a broad male franchise, warning that giving political power to men without property could endanger civil order and property rights
Agitators
Petty supports the Agitators' case for a wider franchise, arguing that political voice should rest on birthright rather than property alone
Agitators
Rainsborough supports the Agitators' radical position by arguing that the poorest man in England should have a voice in choosing the government he must obey
Agreement of the People
Cromwell seeks to manage the dispute over the Agreement of the People, allowing the radicals to speak while trying to preserve Army unity and prevent a break with constitutional order
Agreement of the People
Ireton opposes the Agreement of the People's broad franchise, warning that political power without a fixed interest in the kingdom could threaten property and civil order
Agreement of the People
Rainsborough defends the broad franchise implied by the Agreement of the People, arguing that the poorest man in England should have a voice in choosing the government he must obey
Army Council
Rainsborough argues before the Army Council that political consent should not be limited to property holders, making the franchise dispute central to the Army's constitutional debate
Grandees
Ireton becomes the leading spokesman for the Grandees at Putney, opposing universal or near-universal male suffrage and arguing that political power should rest with those who have a fixed interest in the kingdom
Grandees
Rich supports the Grandees' concern that a broad franchise might allow men without property to vote against property, reinforcing the officer case against the Leveller Agreement
Heads of the Proposals
Ireton defends the Heads of the Proposals during the Army debates at Putney, presenting them as a lawful and balanced alternative to the Leveller Agreement of the People
Heads of the Proposals
Rainsborough challenges the moderate settlement represented by the Heads of the Proposals, arguing that the Army should secure broader political rights rather than settle mainly with King and Parliament
Levellers
Ireton opposes the Leveller demand for a broad franchise, warning that political power without a fixed interest in the kingdom could threaten property and civil order
Levellers
Petty argues for a broad male franchise during the Putney Debates, supporting the Leveller claim that political voice should rest on birthright rather than property alone
Levellers
Rainsborough becomes the leading senior officer sympathetic to the Levellers, arguing that the poorest man in England should have a voice in choosing the government he must obey
Putney Debates
Captain Bishop says the Council has met to seek a way to preserve the kingdom from destruction, showing the debates' purpose as both military and constitutional
Putney Debates
John Clarke speaks after prayer, framing the debates as a search for divine guidance before the Council continues its political deliberations
Putney Debates
Cowling contributes to the religious and political discussion, reflecting the belief that the Army's constitutional choices should follow providential guidance
Putney Debates
Ireton opposes the Leveller demand for a broad male franchise, arguing that political power should rest with those who have a fixed interest in the kingdom
Putney Debates
Ireton replies that voting rights should belong to those with a permanent fixed interest in the kingdom, because otherwise property and civil order might be endangered
Putney Debates
Peter intervenes during the franchise dispute, suggesting that a smaller group might work toward compromise after prolonged argument
Putney Debates
Petty states that all inhabitants who have not lost their birthright should have an equal voice in elections, putting the radical franchise case plainly before the Council
Putney Debates
Rainsborough argues at the Putney Debates that political rights should not be limited to men of property
Putney Debates
Rainsborough argues that even the poorest man in England has a life to live and should not be bound by a government to which he has not consented
Putney Debates
William Rainsborough supports a broader franchise by arguing that government must preserve persons as well as estates
Putney Debates
William Rainsborough urges the Council to examine the rights and freedoms of the people before settling lesser questions of Army discipline and negotiation
Putney Debates
Rich warns that giving equal voting power to masters and servants might allow men without property to choose representatives hostile to property
Putney Debates
Saltmarsh's writing is requested for reading to the General Council, reflecting the religious language and providential arguments surrounding the Putney proceedings
Putney Debates
Sexby speaks for rank-and-file soldiers pressing for a broader political settlement.
Putney Debates
Wildman criticises the Heads of the Proposals, arguing that restoring the King's personal rights before securing the people's liberties would betray the Army's cause
Siege of Copenhagen
A Dutch-English fleet relieves the Swedish siege of Copenhagen
Edict of Potsdam
The Edict of Potsdam gives French Huguenots tax-free status for ten years and allows them to hold French-language church services. Issued as a response to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by the Edict of Fontainebleau, the Edict of Potsdam gives French Huguenots safe passage to Brandenburg-Prussia
Edict of Potsdam
Upon the revocation of the edict of Nantes, Frederick Wilhelm issues the Edict of Potsdam, which encourages Protestants to come to Brandenburg
Huguenots
The Edict of Potsdam gives French Huguenots tax-free status for ten years and allows them to hold French-language church services. Issued as a response to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by the Edict of Fontainebleau, the Edict of Potsdam gives French Huguenots safe passage to Brandenburg-Prussia
Return to House after Ireland
Returns to the House of Lords after completing his successful expedition to southern Ireland.
Capture of the Chartreuse
The fortified Chartreuse at Liège surrenders, completing the Allied reduction of the position.
Succession
The treaty names Ypres among barrier towns intended for Dutch garrisons.
Treaty of The Hague
The treaty names Ypres among barrier towns intended for Dutch garrisons.
Don Giovanni
Writes the libretto for Mozart's Don Giovanni.
Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni premieres at the Estates Theatre in Prague.
Alliance Agreement with Prussia
Napoleon states the terms of a proposed alliance with Prussia
Alliance Napoleon I and Prussia
Napoleon states the terms of a proposed alliance with Prussia
Siege of Berlin
Napoleon threatens to invade Berlin if Prussia makes an alliance with Russia
Siege of Berlin
Napoleon threatens to invade Berlin if Prussia makes an alliance with Russia
Bristol Reform Riot
Wetherell's arrival sparks major Reform Bill disorder in Bristol.
Invasion of Syria
Orders Ibrahim Pasha to invade Ottoman Syria after disputes with Sultan Mahmud II.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Sits in the Lords while Gladstone leads the Government in the Commons
Jiyuto Organised
Becomes leader of the new party advocating representative government.
Liberal Party Founded
Helps found Japan's Liberal Party, the Jiyuto.
Convention of Constantinople
Supports the convention guaranteeing freedom of navigation through the Suez Canal in peace and war.
Convention of Constantinople
Accepts the Convention of Constantinople governing international use of the Suez Canal.
Convention of Constantinople
Accepts the international convention guaranteeing free navigation through the Suez Canal.
Disaster
An earthquake in Yokohama kills 6,500
Lieutenant Colonel
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Gordon Bennett Aviation Trophy
Wins the Gordon Bennett international aviation race.
International Air Race Victory
Sets a major British success in competitive flying.
Northern Party Food Cache Found
Priestley and his companions find a previously laid food cache, improving the party's prospects during the final stage of their return.
Siege of Adrianople
Begins operations against Adrianople.
Prince Louis Resignation
Accepts Prince Louis of Battenberg's resignation as First Sea Lord amid intense public hostility to his German background.
Kerensky-Krasnov Advance
Krasnov leads Cossack troops supporting Kerensky in an attempt to retake Petrograd from the Bolsheviks.
Armistice
Asks Diaz for an Armistice
Constitution of Germany
Rebellion breaks out when the military command, without consultation with the Government, orders the German High Seas Fleet to sortie
Reballion of Rebels in Kiel
Suppresses the mutiny of the Kiel Fleet
Weimar Republic
The crews of two ships in Wilhelmshaven mutiny, when the military arrest about 1,000 seamen and have them transported to Kiel, the Wilhelmshaven mutiny turns into a general rebellion that quickly swept over most of Germany
The Golem
Co-directs The Golem: How He Came into the World.
The Golem
Co-directs and stars in The Golem: How He Came into the World.
Dictatorship
Makes himself a dictator after the murder of Matteotti
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy by Victor Emmanuel
Siege of Rome
The "black shirt" army enters Rome without any opposition
Constitution of Turkey
The Republic of Turkey is officially recognized. Proclaims the Republic of Turkey with Ankara as its capital. Kemal is made executice President & Turkey has one political party
Reballion of Rebels in Saxony
The Socialist/Communist Government is suppressed in Saxony
Saxony Government Suppressed
The Socialist-Communist government in Saxony is suppressed.
Constitution of Great Britain
Elected Member of Parliament for Epping, "Constitutional anti-Socialist"
General Election
Retains Nelson and Colne for Labour after the fall of the first Labour government.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Epping, "Constitutional anti-Socialist"
Black Tuesday
Share prices collapse amid record selling during the Wall Street crash.
Black Tuesday
The market loses $14 billion in one day, bringing the loss for the week to $30 billion, ten times more than the annual budget of the federal Government, far more than the U.S. had spent in all of World War I. "Black Tuesday", about 16 million shares are traded, he volume on stocks traded is a record that was not to be broken for nearly 40 years
Economy of USA
The market loses $14 billion in one day, bringing the loss for the week to $30 billion, ten times more than the annual budget of the federal Government, far more than the U.S. had spent in all of World War I. The market bottoms out at 41.22 on July 8 1932, concluding a shattering 89% decline from the peak
Wall Street Crash
"Black Tuesday", about 16 million shares are traded, he volume on stocks traded is a record that was not to be broken for nearly 40 years.
Wall Street Crash
Had spent in all of World War I.
Wall Street Crash
The market bottoms out at 41.22 on July 8 1932, concluding a shattering 89% decline from the peak.
Wall Street Crash
The market loses $14 billion in one day, bringing the loss for the week to $30 billion, ten times more than the annual budget of the federal Government, far more than the U.S.
End of Second Udrzal Government
The Second Udrzal Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
First Malypetr Government
Begins the First Malypetr Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Coup
Lerroux resigns, Zamora refuses to call up Gil Robles & military plotting ensues
Resignation of Lerroux
Lerroux resigns, Zamora refuses to call up Gil Robles & military plotting ensues
Munich Conference
The future of the Sudetenland is discussed by Hitler, Chamberlain, Daladier and Mussolini. The Czechs are not invited but Benes attends and is abused by Hitler
Invasion of Netherlands, The
Halder presens Aufmarschanweisung N°2, Fall Gelb, a secondary attack on The Netherlands
Operation Fall Gelb
Halder presens Aufmarschanweisung N°2, Fall Gelb, a secondary attack on The Netherlands
Supercharge
Decides to launch the break-out Supercharge as far north as possible
Supercharge Breakthrough Sector Chosen
Chooses a more northerly sector for the final breakout operation against the weakened Axis line.
Hatsuzakura Special Attack Mission
Nonami leads the Hatsuzakura squadron on a special-attack mission from the Manila area during the continuing Leyte campaign.
Insists on Soviet Black Sea Site
States that a location on the Soviet Black Sea coast would be the most suitable conference site.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
President of Brazil
Appointed provisional President of Brazil after the deposition of Getulio Vargas
Bureau of Narcotics Interview
Federal narcotics agents interviewed Jack and Hyman Rubenstein after Paul Roland Jones was arrested; both brothers acknowledged knowing Jones but denied knowing about his narcotics activity.
202nd Paratroop Brigade Advances into Sinai
Sharon leads the 202nd Paratroop Brigade overland toward the isolated battalion near Mitla Pass.
890th Battalion Established Mitla Position
Eitan's paratroopers establish positions near the eastern approaches to Mitla Pass after landing in Sinai.
Canal Threat Created by Airborne Landing
Dayan uses the Mitla airborne landing to create an Israeli threat toward the Suez Canal under the Kadesh plan.
Declaration of War
Authorises the Israeli attack on Egypt, framing it as a campaign to end fedayeen attacks and open navigation.
Egyptian Communications Network Struck
Tolkowsky directs air operations that attack Egyptian communications facilities as Operation Kadesh opens.
First Israeli Combat Parachute Landing
Eitan commands the 890th Battalion in the first combat parachute landing conducted by the Israel Defense Forces.
Ground Link-Up Column Started
Sharon leads the ground element of the 202nd Paratroop Brigade toward the isolated force near Mitla Pass.
Invasion of Gaza
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Invasion of Sinai
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Invasion of Sinai
Israel launches Operation Kadesh, invading the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula and advancing toward the Suez Canal Zone.
Invasion of Sinai
Israel invades Sinai under Operation Kadesh; Nasser's government faces a rapid Israeli advance.
Israeli Invasion
Uses Israel's invasion of Sinai as the trigger for the planned Anglo-French ultimatum
Kuntilla Captured for Link-Up Route
Sharon's brigade captures Kuntilla while opening the overland route toward the airborne battalion.
Military Command
Commands Egypt's armed forces as the Israeli invasion of Sinai begins.
Mitla Approach Parachute Drop
Eitan leads the paratroop battalion dropped near the eastern approaches to Mitla Pass.
Mitla Paratroop Airlift Coordinated
Tolkowsky's air force carries the 890th Battalion to the Mitla area for the opening airborne assault.
Mitla Pass
Commands the paratroop force dropped near Mitla Pass at the opening of Operation Kadesh.
Mobilisation
Egyptian forces mobilise as the Israeli invasion of Sinai begins.
Opening Ground Axes Coordinated
Simhoni coordinates Southern Command formations as Israeli ground forces enter Sinai on several axes.
Operation Kadesh
Directs Operation Kadesh, the Israeli invasion of Sinai.
Southern Command Offensive Directed
Simhoni directs Israeli Southern Command during the opening of Operation Kadesh.
Suez Canal
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Suez Canal
Egyptian forces mobilise during the Suez-Sinai Campaign as Israel begins its advance across Sinai.
Caretaker PM Takes Office
Ne Win becomes caretaker Prime Minister to restore order before elections
Second Premiership Ends
Hands power to Ne Win's caretaker administration
Accession
Succeeds Sisavang Vong as King of Laos
Cuban Missile Crisis
Castro reiterated demands concerning Guantanamo, reconnaissance flights, economic pressure, and support for exile attacks against Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy instructed his advisers to handle the settlement cautiously while reconnaissance monitored dismantling at Cuban missile sites.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Robert Kennedy urged continued caution as the administration moved from immediate confrontation toward verification and settlement.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Khrushchev defended the settlement to Soviet leaders while implementation shifted toward dismantling, shipment, and verification.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Stevenson continued United Nations negotiations concerning verification, withdrawal, and arrangements for ending the quarantine.
My Generation Single
Release My Generation as a defining mod-era single.
Agriculture Department Succession
Reviews candidates and timing for a possible successor to Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin.
Cabinet Personnel Review
Participates in discussion of Cabinet personnel, including possible changes involving Agriculture and other administration posts.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Haldeman Schedule
Reviews his own schedule and possible meetings as Nixon considers personnel announcements and administration business.
Hardin Departure Planning
Discusses the timing of Clifford Hardin's possible departure and related personnel decisions affecting the Agriculture Department.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
State Arrival Ceremonies
Discusses arrangements and impressions concerning state arrival ceremonies and the presentation of visiting foreign leaders.
State Dinner Entertainment
Discusses White House entertainment, music and social arrangements associated with state dinners and official events.
Tito State Dinner Review
Discusses the previous state dinner for Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito, including ceremonial arrangements, entertainment and White House social planning.
Yugoslavia Discussion
Reviews Yugoslavia, its internal regional divisions and its international position during a meeting with Nixon following Tito's visit.
Parliament
Opens Parliament
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's for the GDR, 2nd term
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for the GDR
Acting President
Becomes acting president after Souphanouvong leaves active office
South Africa Policy Report
Reports that his Pretoria mission had conveyed positions supported by the European Community, Commonwealth and United States on political reform in South Africa.
Privatization
On 29 October 1987 Lawson announces in the House of Commons that the BP share offer will proceed despite the recent stock-market crash.
Government
Forms a minority socialist Government
Occupation Abuses Debate
Addresses the Security Council during debate on occupation abuses.
Resolution 674 Session
Supports demands for Kuwaiti sovereignty and accountability.
Galileo Gaspra Flyby
Galileo becomes the first spacecraft to make a close encounter with an asteroid when it passes Gaspra.
Gaspra Surface Imaging
Galileo images Gaspra as an irregular, heavily cratered asteroid with a surface layer of loose material.
Keys to Ascension
Rejoins Yes for the Keys to Ascension concert and studio project.
Alternative Vote Plus
Recommends the Alternative Vote Plus system for elections to the House of Commons.
Jenkins Commission Report
Publishes the commission report proposing an Alternative Vote Plus electoral system.
Barcelona First-Team Debut
Makes his Barcelona first-team debut against Club Brugge.
Senior Competitive Appearance
Begins a distinguished senior career in central midfield.
Constitution of France
The Constitution, having been agreed by heads of Government from the 25 Member States, is signed at a ceremony in Rome
Constitution of France
The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe was signed in Rome by the governments of the European Union member states.
Constitutional Treaty Signature
Chirac joined European leaders in signing the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe.
European Constitutional Treaty
Signs the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe on behalf of Ireland.
European Constitutional Treaty
Signs the European Constitutional Treaty for Ireland as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
European Constitutional Treaty
Signs the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe on behalf of Greece.
European Constitutional Treaty
Signs the European Constitutional Treaty alongside Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis.
European Constitutional Treaty Ceremony
Hosts the Rome ceremony at which the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe is signed.
European Constitutional Treaty Signature
Signs the European Constitutional Treaty alongside Chancellor Gerhard Schroder.
European Constitutional Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe for Germany.
European Convention
The Constitution, having been agreed by heads of Government from the 25 Member States, is signed at a ceremony in Rome
Health of Yasser Arafat
Flown to hospital for testing & treatment
Wins Presidential Runoff
Wins the second presidential round against Jean-Pierre Bemba and secures an elected mandate under the new constitution.
World Series
Leads the Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series championship
Xayaburi Dam Opening
Marks commercial operation of the Xayaburi hydropower project.
Response to Equality Commission Report
Starmer accepts the findings of the investigation into antisemitism within the Labour Party.
Suspension of Jeremy Corbyn
Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn following his response to the equality investigation.
Deaths on October 29
Death of Sisavang Vong
Dies after ruling Luang Prabang and Laos through the colonial and independence eras