Invasion of France
Invades southern France from a base in Bordeaux
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October 5 in History
This permanent archive page contains 139 World History Database records for October 5, spanning 1056 to 2020. Recorded topics include Death of Henry III the Black; Invasion of France; Arrest of Perkin Warbeck.
Total: 139Events: 133Births: 4Deaths: 2Countries: 23
Events on October 5
Arrest of Perkin Warbeck
Surrenders to Henry at Taunton
Betrothal
Is formally betrothed by proxy to Francis, Dauphin of France, as part of the Anglo-French settlement.
Betrothal
Princess Mary is formally betrothed by proxy to Francis, Dauphin of France, as part of the Anglo-French peace settlement.
Marriage
Henrys 2 year old daughter Mary is promised to Francis the Dauphin of France
Marriage
Henry's 3 year old daughter Mary is betrothed to Francis the Dauphin of France
Marriage Contract
Is represented in the marriage contract betrothing him to Henry VIII's young daughter Mary.
Marriage Treaty
Two year old Mary is promised to Francis the Dauphin of France
Political Support at London
Mary's proposed marriage to the French dauphin is used to support Anglo French peace
First Parliament Opens
Mary's first parliament opens after her coronation
First Parliament Opens
Mary’s first parliament opens and begins undoing Edwardian reforms.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The King orders Sir Thomas Knyvet to conduct a search of the cellars underneath Parliament, which he did in the early hours of 5th November
Rule of Naples
Under the Treaty of Viena Austria cedes Naples & Sicily to the Spanish Bourbons
Rule of Parma
Undert the Treary of Vienna Spain cedes Parma to Austria
Rule of Piacenza
Undert the Treary of Vienna Spain cedes Piacenza to Austria
Rule of Sicily
Under the Treaty of Viena Austria cedes Naples & Sicily to the Spanish Bourbons
Treaty of Vienna
The Treaty of Vienna ends the War of the Polish succession. The Elector of Saxony will rule Poland as Augustus III
Treaty of Vienna
Under the Treaty of Viena Austria cedes Naples & Sicily to the Spanish Bourbons
Capture of Manila
Takes part in the capture of Manila
Demonstrations
Armed women invade the Nat Assembly to punish those who trampled the National Cockade.
Louis XVI Accepts Declaration under October Pressure
Louis XVI accepts the Declaration of Rights after pressure from the Assembly and crowds gathered at Versailles.
March to Versailles
Lafayette led National Guard units to Versailles during the October Days and worked to protect the royal family.
National Assembly
Armed women invade the National Assembly calling for bread.
October Days Crisis
Louis XVI faced the arrival of large Parisian crowds at Versailles demanding bread and political concessions.
Petition
Procession by the market women of Paris to petition the King in Versailles
Petition
Procession by the market women of Paris to petition the King in Versailles.
Ratification of Constitutional Articles
Louis XVI accepted constitutional provisions presented by the Assembly while crowds gathered at Versailles.
13 Vendemiaire
Napoleon helped suppress the royalist uprising against the Convention after Barras called on him to support the defence of Paris.
Reballion of Rebels in Paris
Defends the Convention & fires on the people, commanded by Barras
Reballion of Rebels in Paris
Uses a "whiff of grapeshot" on the "day of the sections" to drive out the Parisian mob
Reballion of Royalist
Suppresses a Royalist uprising in Paris
Suppression of 13 Vendemiaire
Barras directed the Convention's defence during the Vendemiaire uprising and employed Napoleon Bonaparte in the military response.
The Lancet
1st publication of The Lancet
Siege of Paris
Moves the Royal HQ from Ferrieres to the Royal Palace until the following Jan
Independence of Bulgaria
Delclares the indpendence of Bulgaria
Dismissal of Venizelos
Constantine dismisses Venizelos after renewed disagreement over Allied military operations.
Belgian Delegation Seeks Western Frontier Security
Vandervelde represents Belgium in negotiations intended to secure its frontier against renewed German aggression.
First Day German Security Position Presented
Stresemann presents Germany's security priorities as the conference begins formal negotiations.
German Delegation at Locarno
Germany's security proposals culminate in the Locarno treaties.
German Delegation Opens Locarno Conference
Luther leads the German government delegation with Stresemann as the Locarno Conference opens.
Locarno Conference Opens for Germany
Germany's security pact proposals result in the Locarno treaties.
Locarno Negotiations
Seven agreements are negotiated at Locarno during October 1925.
Opening of Locarno Conference
Briand represents France as the Locarno Conference opens to negotiate a European security settlement.
Scialoja Represents Italy in Locarno Negotiations
Scialoja represents Italy during the Locarno negotiations before Mussolini joins the conference.
Reballion of Francisco Largo Caballero
Leads a socialist revolt in Madrid
Reballion of left & centre-left breaks out to prevent a fascist takeover
A rebellion of the left & centre-left breaks out to prevent a fascist takeover
Reballion of left & centre-left breaks out to prevent a fascist takeover
A rebellion of the left & centre-left breaks out to prevent a fascist takeover
Reform of Government
Jews are issued with new passports identified with the letter J
Reform of Anti-Jewish Laws
All Jewish passports must be stamped with the letter "J"
Neutrality
Roosevelt renounces the neutrality policy towards Japan
Neutrality
Roosevelt renounces the neutrality policy towards Japan
Roosevelt renounces the neutrality policy towards Japan
Roosevelt renounces the neutrality policy towards Japan
Roosevelt renounces the neutrality policy towards Japan
Roosevelt renounces the neutrality policy towards Japan
Condemnation of the Munich Settlement
Condemns the Munich settlement in the Commons and argues that Czechoslovakia and the European balance of power have been gravely weakened.
Czechoslovakia Questions after Munich
Answers detailed Commons questions on the implementation and consequences of the Munich settlement.
Government Policy Debate
Criticises the strategic consequences of the Munich settlement during the extended Commons debate.
Government Policy Debate on Munich
Opposes the claim that Munich has created a durable peace and stresses the strategic cost of the settlement.
Munich Agreement
Pressured into resignation by Hitler after the Munich agreement
Munich Agreement
With Sudetenland gone to Germany, Czecho-Slovakia lost its defensible border with Germany and its fortifications
Munich Agreement
Makes a speech describing the Munich Agreement as "a disaster of the first magnitude"
Munich Agreement Debate
Replies for Labour in the Commons debate, criticising the policy that led to Munich and the further concessions imposed on Czechoslovakia.
Resignation of Eduard Benes
Pressured into resignation by Hitler after the Munich agreement
Resignation of Eduard Benes
Resigns after the Munich Agreement.
Resignation of Eduard Benes
With Sudetenland gone to Germany, Czecho-Slovakia lost its defensible border with Germany and its fortifications
Treaty of Munich
Benes resigned the presidency after the territorial losses and political collapse caused by the Munich settlement.
Treaty of Munich
Churchill condemned the agreement as a complete and unmitigated defeat for Britain and France.
Treaty of Munich
Makes a speech describing the Munich Agreement as "a disaster of the first magnitude"
Newton Beech Captured as Prize
Graf Spee captures the British merchant Newton Beech and temporarily uses the vessel to hold prisoners and a German prize crew.
Treaty Negotiations
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Treaty Negotiations
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Treaty of Latvia
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Treaty of Latvia
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Invasion of Russia
Stalin calls an emergency session of the State Defence Committee
Met Lab Engineering Deadline
During a visit to the Metallurgical Laboratory, Groves orders long-delayed engineering decisions for plutonium production to be settled within five days.
Capture of Naples
The Allies capture Naples
Commander General of XLI Panzer Corps
Appointed Commanding General of the XLI Panzer Corps
Commander General of XLI Panzer Corps
Appointed Commanding General of the XLI Panzer Corps
Appropriation Bill
The House of Reps approves $56.9 billion for the armed forces Appropriation Bill
Budget
The House of Reps approves $56.9 billion for the armed forces Appropriation Bill
Apartheid Education System
The system imposes racially segregated schooling under apartheid.
Bantu Education Act
Promotes legislation transferring African education to state control.
Commonwealth
Wins a small majority of white referendum votes to South Africa out of the Commonwealth
Constitution of South Africa
90.5% of whites vote, 850,458 in favour of a republic & 775,878 against
Constitutional Transition
Remains Crown representative while voters approve a future republic.
Referendum
Wins a small majority of white referendum votes to South Africa out of the Commonwealth. 90.5% of whites vote, 850,458 in favour of a republic & 775,878 against
Republic Referendum Period
Serves as governor-general during the republic referendum.
Republic Referendum Victory
Wins a narrow majority for creating a South African republic.
White Electorate Approves Republic
Uses the referendum result to advance republican constitutional change.
Agreement of Geneva
Following the Geneva Agreement military advisers & technicians are withdrawn from Laos
Beatles, The
"Love Me Do" is released featuring Lennon on harmonica and McCartney singing solo on the chorus line
Beatles, The
"Love Me Do" is released featuring Lennon on harmonica and McCartney singing solo on the chorus line
Beatles, The
"Love Me Do" is released featuring Lennon on harmonica and McCartney singing solo on the chorus line
Government
Following the Geneva Agreement military advisers & technicians are withdrawn from Laos
Love Me Do
Produces Love Me Do, the Beatles' first single for Parlophone.
Occupation
Following the Geneva Agreement military advisers & technicians are withdrawn from Laos
Shadow Minister
Appointed shadow spokesman on housing & land
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Led Zeppelin III
Releases Led Zeppelin III, broadening the band's acoustic side.
End of Second Krag Premiership
The Second Krag Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
First Jørgensen Premiership
Begins the First Jørgensen Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
5:15
Release 5:15 from Quadrophenia.
Green Card
The US Court of Appeal overturns the order to deport John and he is granted residency status, the authorities announce, "Lennons four year Battle to remain in our country is testimony to his faith in this American dream."
Bryukhanov First Stage Full Output
Leads the plant as the first stage reaches a combined rated capacity of two million kilowatts.
Election
Wins a second presidential term through an uncontested national referendum.
Presidential Referendum
Receives referendum approval for a second six-year presidential term.
Snow Hill Station Reopening
Birmingham Snow Hill reopens after fifteen years without passenger services.
No Plebiscite Victory
Loses the plebiscite proposing that he remain president for another eight years.
Referendum
Loses the national plebiscite seeking an additional presidential term.
Nobel Peace Prize Announced
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announces the Peace Prize for the 14th Dalai Lama.
Soviet Reciprocal Nuclear Initiatives
Announces reciprocal Soviet reductions and changes to tactical nuclear forces following the United States initiative.
Indigenous Law
Promulgates legislation recognizing indigenous peoples and creating the national indigenous development corporation.
Dayton Presidency Begins
Alija Izetbegovic begins the post-Dayton collective Presidency as chairman
Presidency Member Takes Office
Momcilo Krajisnik becomes Serb member of the collective Presidency
Presidency Member Takes Office
Kresimir Zubak becomes Croat member of the collective Presidency
Government
Reshuffles the Cabinet, forms a coaliton with the Liberal Party & the New Komeito
Working Families Tax Credit
Brown introduces a tax credit intended to make employment pay for lower-income families.
Tenet Mission
Discusses local security arrangements connected to the wider Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire initiative.
Chronicles Volume One
Publishes Chronicles Volume One.
Exile of Benazir Bhutto
Musharraf signs the National Reconciliation Ordinance, giving amnesty to Bhutto and other political leaders-except exiled former premier Nawaz Sharif-in all court cases against them, including all corruption charges
National Reconciliation Ordinance
Musharraf issues an amnesty ordinance covering many pending political corruption cases.
National Reconciliation Ordinance
The ordinance facilitates Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan from exile.
UN Military Adviser
The United Nations appoints Ahmad Shuja Pasha as Military Adviser in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
Pluto Moons
New Horizons observations reveal that Pluto's small moons are irregular bodies with unexpectedly complex rotational behaviour.
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
End of Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of hepatitis C virus.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of hepatitis C virus.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of hepatitis C virus.
Births on October 5
Birth of Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot is born in Langres to master cutler Didier Diderot.
Birth of Chester Alan Arthur
Birth of Chester Alan Arthur, Vermont, son of a Baptist Minister
Birth of John Jock Stein
Birth of John "Jock" Stein
Birth of Vaclev Havel
Birth of Vaclev Havel
Deaths on October 5
Death of Henry III the Black
Death of Henry III the Black
Death of Vladimir Kornilov
Is mortally wounded during the first major Allied bombardment of Sevastopol.