Capture of Messina
Richard I & Philip II take Messina from Tankred, King of Sicily. Captures Messina & secures the release of his sister Joanna
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October 4 in History
This permanent archive page contains 123 World History Database records for October 4, spanning 1190 to 2020. Recorded topics include Capture of Messina; Invasion of Sicily; Siege of Messina.
Total: 123Events: 103Births: 2Deaths: 5Battles: 12Coronations: 1Countries: 25
Events on October 4
Invasion of Sicily
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter.
Invasion of Sicily
In October the people of Messina revolted, demanding that the foreigners leave the island.
Invasion of Sicily
Richard responded by attacking Messina, which he captured on 4 October 1190.
Invasion of Sicily
Richard was joined in Sicily by the French crusading army, led by King Philip II.
Invasion of Sicily
The presence of two foreign armies soon caused unrest among the locals.
Siege of Messina
After the city had been looted and burned, Richard established his base there and decided to stay the winter
Dauphin Betrothal
Is betrothed by treaty to the infant French Dauphin Francis as part of the wider Anglo-French settlement.
Marriage Settlement
Approves the separate marriage agreement betrothing Princess Mary to the infant French Dauphin Francis.
Recovery of Tournai
Secures the planned restoration of Tournai to France through financial and diplomatic arrangements with Henry VIII.
Rule of Tournai
A related agreement provides for Tournai to be restored to France in return for substantial payments to Henry VIII.
Tournai Settlement
Agrees to restore Tournai to France under separate arrangements closely connected with the London peace settlement.
Marriage
Cromwell oversees the talks and a marriage Treaty to Anne of Cleves is signed
Trial
Elizabeths representitives try cases forwarded by Morays & Marys representitives. Elizabeth is represented by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Sussex & Ralph Sadler
Trial
Says Bothwell was acqitted & her marriage to him was approved by the Scottish Lords. Mary refuses to acknowledge the authority of the court. Elizabeth's representitives try cases forwarded by Morays & Marys representitives
Trial
Elizabeth is represented by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Sussex & Ralph Sadler
Trial
Justifies his rebellion because Mary did not prosecute Bothwell for Darnleys murder
Defence of Convention
The Convention appointed Barras commander in chief to organise its defence against the approaching royalist insurrection.
Government
Calls for a Government of National unity
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Siege of Torgau
1st day of the 2nd siege of Torgau
Constitution of Mexico
A Republican leader of a revolution which leads to the declaration of the Republic
Coup
A Republican leader of a revolution which leads to the declaration of the Republic
Declaration of Republic
A Republican leader of a revolution which leads to the declaration of the Republic
Declaration of Republic
A Republican leader of a revolution which leads to the declaration of the Republic
Declaration of Belgian Independence
Participates as the Provisional Government declares Belgium independent.
Declaration of Belgian Independence
Helps lead the provisional authorities when Belgian independence is declared.
Declaration of War
Turkey declares war on Russia and crosses the Danube under Omar Pasha.
Declaration of War
Crosses the Danube and declares war on Russia.
Declaration of War
Leads Ottoman forces after Turkey declares war on Russia.
Declaration of War
Turkey declares war on Russia and crosses the Danube under Omar Pasha.
Leaves Biarritz believing France might remain neutral
Leaves Biarritz believing France might remain neutral, although Napoleon gives no binding territorial commitment.
Meeting with Napoleon III at Biarritz to test whether
Meets Napoleon III at Biarritz to test whether France would remain neutral in a Prussian-Austrian conflict.
Arrest of Harry von Arnim
Count Arnim is arrested after the discovery of a plot to replace Bismarck by him
Orient Express
Launches the international train service later known as the Orient Express.
Paris-Constantinople Luxury Train
Connects major European cities through coordinated luxury sleeping-car travel.
Antwerp Defence Conference Held
Churchill discusses the city's defence with Belgian and British authorities after arriving at Antwerp.
Commander of Army Group North
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North
Commander of Army Group North
Appointed Commander of the Army Group North, during the "Race to the Sea"
Committee of Dardanelles
Proposes to the Dardanelles Committee French & Kitchener swap roles in Turkey & France
Resignation of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Threatens to resign from the cabient if Kitchener is not dismissed, Asquith refuses
New Zealand Division Withdrawn from Somme
Russell's division leaves the Somme after weeks of costly offensive operations.
Broodseinde ANZAC Operations Directed
Godley directs II ANZAC Corps during the successful Broodseinde phase of the Ypres offensive.
Broodseinde Ridge Assault Supported
Haig supports the successful attack at Broodseinde during a drier period of the Ypres campaign.
Broodseinde Ridge Attack Conducted
Plumer's forces gain important ground at Broodseinde during the strongest phase of the Flanders offensive.
Fourth New Zealand Brigade Attacks Gravenstafel
Hart's 4th New Zealand Brigade attacks successfully during the capture of Gravenstafel Spur.
Gravenstafel Spur Captured
Russell's division captures Gravenstafel Spur during the Third Battle of Ypres.
Third Division Advances at Broodseinde
Monash's 3rd Australian Division advances with other ANZAC formations during the Broodseinde attack.
Ceasefire
The German Government formally asks US President Wilson for a ceasfire
German Armistice Request Considered
Considers Germany's request for an armistice and negotiations based on President Wilson's principles.
League of Nations
The League of Nations rejects Russia's membership
German Delegation Arrives in Locarno
Luther arrives with Stresemann and the German delegation for the security conference in Locarno.
Marriage
Marries Irene Curie and later adopts the Joliot-Curie name.
Marriage
Marries Frederic Joliot and forms a new scientific partnership.
Armament
A referendum to stop the construction of new battleships is defeated
Referendum
A referendum to stop the construction of new battleships is defeated
Referendum
A referendum to stop the construction of new battleships is defeated
Prime Minister of Hungary
Appointed Prime Minister of Hungary
End of First Syrovy Government
The First Syrovy Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
European Situation after Munich
Criticises the Munich settlement and the weakening of Czechoslovakia in the Commons.
European Situation Debate after Munich
Continues Labour's criticism of the Munich settlement and warns that the underlying European danger remains.
Second Syrovy Government
Begins the Second Syrovy Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Bombing of London
Former Leader of the London County Council, useful during the blitz
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Meeting with On the Brenner Pass
Ciano, Mussolini & Htler meet on the Brenner Pass
Operation Sea Lion
Visits Hitler, notes in his diary there was no talk about Operation Sea Lion
First Sea Lord of the Admiralty
Appointed First Sea Lord
First Sea Lord of the Admiralty
Appointed First Sea Lord
Manhattan Project
Construction begins for the first reactor at the Hanford Site
Prime Minister of Romania
Stoica becomes prime minister under Gheorghiu-Dej's party leadership.
Beginning of the Space Age
The achievement marks beginning of the space age as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Sputnik 1 Launch
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, during Khruschev's leadership.
Sputnik 1 Launch
Directs the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite.
Sputnik Crisis Response
The Soviet launch of Sputnik intensifies Eisenhower administration efforts in science, missiles and space technology.
Luna 3 Mission
Leads the spacecraft programme returning the first images of the Moon's far side.
Photography of Lunar Far Side
The achievement marks photography of lunar far side as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Cuban Missile Crisis
McCone questioned restrictions on U-2 coverage of Cuba and pressed for broader reconnaissance as evidence of the Soviet military buildup accumulated.
Mexico Trip Disappointment
Marina later testifies that Oswald returned disappointed and discouraged because his effort to reach Cuba had failed.
Oswald Returns from Mexico
When Oswald appeared at the Paine home on October 4, he told Paine that he had been unsuccessful in finding work elsewhere.
Padgett Printing Application
The day after returning from Mexico, Oswald applies for work as a typesetter trainee at Padgett Printing.
German Occupation
Czech leaders visit Moscow and agree to dismantle reforms
Rule of Namibia
South Africa ignores the United Nations mandate to relinquish its control over South West Africa
Campaign Practices Inquiry
Participates in Phase II hearings examining campaign practices associated with the 1972 presidential election and evidence gathered by the committee's investigators.
Soviet advisers and dependants begin leaving Egypt, a move later read by
Soviet advisers and dependants begin leaving Egypt, a move later read by foreign observers as a warning sign.
Odds and Sods
Release the outtakes collection Odds and Sods.
Smiler
Releases Smiler, his final Mercury-era studio album of the early 1970s.
Master Blaster (Jammin)
Wonders tribute to Bob Marley, the reggaefied "Master Blaster (Jammin)," enters the charts, tops the R&B charts for 7 weeks
Jerusalem Policy
I participates in jerusalem policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
National Indoor Arena
The National Indoor Arena opens for sport, concerts and large public events.
Soyuz TM-13 Docking
Arrives aboard Mir and joins Sergei Krikalev, forming the station's next long-duration resident crew during a period of political change.
Al-Qaeda
Members of a Somali militia shoot down two Black Hawk helicopters, the US believes that Al-Qaeda fighters helped train those responsible for the incident in which 18 American servicemen were killed
Election
Wins a third presidential term through an uncontested referendum.
October Parliamentary Crisis Ends
Government forces regain control after armed clashes with parliamentary opponents in Moscow.
Presidential Referendum
Receives referendum approval for another six-year presidential term.
Constitution of Great Britain
1st conference speech as leader calling on the party to drop clause IV
Visit to The US on a whirlwind tour
Pope John Paul II visits the US on a whirlwind tour
Hours
Releases Hours, an album connected to music written for the video game Omikron: The Nomad Soul.
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, member of Solidarity
Solidarity
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, member of Solidarity
European Constitution Intergovernmental Conference
Hosts the opening of the intergovernmental conference negotiating a constitutional treaty for Europe.
European Constitution Intergovernmental Conference
Represents Germany as the intergovernmental conference opens negotiations on a constitutional treaty for Europe.
Small Business Finance Proposal
Brown proposes additional European financing support for small businesses.
Six-One Victory at Manchester United
Tottenham defeat Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Births on October 4
Birth of Lord George Murray
Birth of Lord George Murray
Birth of Charlton Heston
Birth of Charlton Heston
Deaths on October 4
Death of Teresa of Avila
Attends Teresa of Avila at her death
Death of Teresa Sanchez de Cepeda
Dies at Alba de Tormes as Catholic lands are changing from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar
Death of Janis Joplin
Dies of a heroin overdose in Los Angeles
Death of David Pieter de Villiers Graaff
Death of David Pieter de Villiers Graaff
Death of Vo Nguyen Giap
Death of Vo Nguyen Giap in Hanoi at age one hundred and two
Battles on October 4
Battle of Roststock
Commands the Swedish forces to victory over a combined Imperial Saxon army
Battle of Wittstock
Helps the Swedish forces to victory over a combined Imperial Saxon army
Battle of Wittstock
Helps the Swedish forces to victory over a combined Imperial Saxon army
Battle of Wittstock
Helps the Swedish forces to victory over a combined Imperial Saxon army
Battle of Wittsock
Jointly commands the Imperial Saxon Army which is defeated by Sweden
Battle of Wittsock
The Imperial Saxon Army is forced to make peace. Jointly commands the Imperial Saxon Army which is defeated by Sweden
Battle of Enzheim
Serves with the English regiment at the Battle of Entzheim.
Battle of Marsaglia
Catinat defeats Victor Amadeus II's Allied army at Marsaglia near Turin.
Battle of Marsaglia
Victor Amadeus II commands the Allied army defeated by Catinat at Marsaglia.
Battle of Champagne, 2nd
A final French attempt to attack the Germans is halted
Battle of Dardanelles
Proposes to the Dardanelles Committee Lloyd George replace Kitchener at the War Office. Proposes to the Dardanelles Committee French & Kitchener swap roles in Turkey & France
Battle of Broodseinde
New Zealand troops fight on the Ypres ridges.
Coronations on October 4
Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor