Reballion of Glendower
Glendower rebels against Lord Grey of Ruthin, joined by cousins Gwilym & Rhys Ap Tudor
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September 17 in History
This permanent archive page contains 194 World History Database records for September 17, spanning 822 to 2022. Recorded topics include Coronation; Reballion of Glendower; Warbeck Attacks Exeter.
Total: 194Events: 152Births: 2Deaths: 6Battles: 33Coronations: 1Countries: 33
Events on September 17
Reballion of Glendower
Glendower rebels against Lord Grey of Ruthin, joined by cousins Gwilym & Rhys Ap Tudor
Reballion of Glendower
Glendower rebels against Lord Grey of Ruthin, joined by cousins Gwilym & Rhys Ap Tudor
Warbeck Attacks Exeter
Warbeck's Cornish force attacks Exeter but fails to secure the city as royal forces approach.
Capture of Ghent
Brings Ghent back under Spanish control
Alliance Gustavus II Adolphus and Tilly and the elector of Saxony
Concludes an alliance with Tilly & the elector of Saxony
Capture of Breitenfeld
After victory at Breitenfeld Gustavus captures Leipzig
Imperial Army
Ferdinands Imperial army commanded by Tilly is defeated & Gustav takes Leipzig
Dissolution of Parliament
Dissolution of the "Rump Parliament" is debated by a committe set up for the purpose
Exile of Charles II
Flees to France in a State of destitution
Interregnum
Cromwell opened the Second Protectorate Parliament.
Parliament
The 2nd Proctorate Parliament opens
Guardian of Charles II
Acts as guardian and regent for the young Charles II.
Minority Rule
Begins his reign as a child king under his mother's regency.
Regency
Becomes regent for her young son Charles II after Philip IV's death.
Regency Council
Rules with a council during the minority of Charles II after Philip IV's death.
Spanish Succession Interest
Philip IV's death renews French interest in Spanish inheritance claims through Maria Theresa.
Spanish Succession Interest
Philip IV's death renews French succession claims.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain after the death of Philip IV.
Capture of Montjuic
Captures Montjuic during operations against Barcelona.
Capture of Montjuic
Peterborough captures Montjuic, opening the way for the Allied attack on Barcelona.
Capture of Edinburgh
Proclaimed as James VIII but Edinburgh Castle is held by General Joshua Guest. Occupies Edinburgh & Holyrood Palace
Siege of Edinburgh
After negotiations had failed, the gates of the city are left open and the Jacobites enter, Charles is met by a cheering crowd of 20,000, however, Edinburgh Castle holds out against his forces
Succession
Proclaims himself James VIII
Declaration of Suffolk Resolves
The Resolves are drawn up by Dr Warren & adopted by Suffolk County, Massachusett
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves are passed by the Continental Congress protesting against British coercive legislation
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves are passed by the Continental Congress protesting against British coercive legislation
Constitution of USA
The Federal Confederation produces the Constitution of the USA. The Federal Confederation must be endorsed by at least 9 of the 13 States
Discovery of Mimas
Herschel discovers a new moon of Saturn, Mimas, only 250 miles in diameter
Law of Suspects
The Law of Suspects expands arrests of those considered enemies of the Revolution during Jacobin rule
Law of Suspects
The Law of Suspects expands arrests of those considered enemies of the Revolution during Jacobin rule.
French Siege Operations
Applies sustained pressure to the fortress before its November surrender.
Siege of Maastricht
Directs operations against Maastricht during the revolutionary campaign in the Low Countries.
Treaty of Fredrikshamn
The treaty ends the Finnish War, with Sweden ceding Finland to the Russian Empire.
End of Felix de Muelenaere Government
The Felix de Muelenaere Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Curzon Street Railway
The London and Birmingham Railway opens its Curzon Street terminus.
Constitution of Germany
Sends a telegram to Bismarck to solve the Constitutional Crisis in Prussia
Telegram
Sends a telegram to Bismarck to solve the Constitutional Crisis in Prussia
National Policy
Returns to power advocating tariffs, railways and western settlement.
First Radial Velocity of Andromeda
Measures the Doppler shift of M31 and finds a very large approach velocity, the first radial-velocity measurement made for a spiral nebula.
Belgian Sympathy Reply Reported
Reports the response of King Albert to British expressions of sympathy and support for Belgium.
British Naval Mission Leaves Ottoman Service
The British naval mission withdraws from Ottoman service as relations deteriorate before Turkey enters the war.
Increased Wartime Provision Requested
Seeks increased parliamentary provision for the expanding military demands of the war.
All Power to the Soviets
Stalins article "All Power to the Soviets!" appears in Rabochy Put, No. 13
Alliance Louis Loucher and Winston Churchill
Churchill agrees with Louis Loucher to set up an Inter Allied Munitions Council
Alliance Louis Loucher and Winston Churchill
Churchill agrees with Louis Loucher to set up an Inter Allied Munitions Council
Alliance Winston Churchill and Louis Loucher
Churchill agrees with Louis Loucher to set up an Inter Allied Munitions Council
AMC
Churchill agrees with Louis Loucher to set up an Inter Allied Munitions Council
AMC
Churchill agrees with Louis Loucher to set up an Inter Allied Munitions Council
Bavarian Service Cross
Awarded the Bavarian Service Cross
Meeting with The French to discuss munitions
Meets the French to discuss munitions
Rabochy i Soldat
Stalins article "All Power to the Soviets!" appears in Rabochy Put, No. 13
Foreign Policy Statement at London
Makes a speech at the Council of the League of Nations in favour of Russian membership
League of Nations
Litvinov also actively facilitates the acceptance of the USSR into the League of Nations where he represents his country from 1934-1938
League of Nations
Russia joins the League of Nations
Capture of Brest Litovsk
Commands a Panzer force which captures Brest Litovsk
Capture of Brest Litovsk
The Germans capture Brest Litovsk
Exile of Ignacy Mosciki
Resigns & goes into exile in Romania
Invasion of Poland
The Soviet Red Army invades the eastern regions of Poland in cooperation with Germany. Russian troops march into eastern Poland
Invasion of Poland
The Germans capture Brest Litovsk
Invasion of Poland
The Soviets carry out their part of the secret appendix of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact dividing Eastern Europe into Nazi and Soviet spheres of influence. The Polish Government flees to Romania. Russia gives the order to invade eastern Poland which is undefended. Facing the second front, the Polish Government decides the defense of the Romanian bridgehead is no longer feasible and orders the evacuation of all troops to neutral Romania
Invasion of Poland
The Soviets carry out their part of the secret appendix of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which divided Eastern Europe into Nazi and Soviet spheres of influence. The Russians invade Poland for 1 week. Russia gives the order to invade eastern Poland which is undefended
Neutrality
Facing the second front, the Polish Government decides the defense of the Romanian bridgehead is no longer feasible and orders the evacuation of all troops to neutral Romania
Red Army
The Soviet Red Army invades the eastern regions of Poland in cooperation with Germany
Resignation of Ignacy Mosciki
Resigns & goes into exile in Romania
Resignation of Ignacy Mosciki
Resigns & goes into exile in Romania
Operation Sea Lion
Operation Sea Lion is postponed indefinitley
Operation Sea Lion Alert
Maintains invasion readiness while Germany threatens a cross-Channel landing.
Abdication
The Allies have occupied Tehran forcing the Shah to abdicate in favor of his son
Capture of Tehran
The Allies have occupied Tehran forcing the Shah to abdicate in favor of his son
Invasion of Iran
Russian & British troops occupy Tehran
Siege of Tehran
Russian & British troops occupy Tehran
Command of Pasubio
Olmi takes acting command of the Pasubio Division while it serves with the Italian 8th Army in Russia.
Manhattan Engineering District
Colonel Leslie Groves is assigned command of the Manhattan Engineering District
Manhattan Project
Takes command of the Manhattan Project.
Manhattan Project
Colonel Leslie Groves is assigned command of the Manhattan Engineering District
Return to Command of Ariete
Arena returns to command Ariete as the division rebuilds for the next British offensive.
First Gun Assembly Test Shot
The Los Alamos gun-assembly programme fires its first test shot while concentrating on a high-velocity plutonium gun design.
Market Garden Airborne Landings Begin
Airborne divisions land along the route to Arnhem as XXX Corps begins the ground advance.
Operation Market Garden
In a bid to open the Belgian port of Antwerp to facilitate the shipment of supplies to Allied armies in France and cross the Lower Rhine river, American, British and Polish forces launch Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden
Airborne troops were dropped in The Netherlands to secure key bridges and towns along the Allied axis of advance.
Operation Market Garden
Farthest north, the British 1st Airborne Division, supported by men of the Glider Pilot Regiment and the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade, landed at Arnhem to secure bridges across the Nederrijn.
Operation Market Garden
In a bid to open the Belgian port of Antwerp to facilitate the shipment of supplies to Allied armies in France and cross the Lower Rhine river, American, British and Polish forces launch Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden
Initially expecting a walkover, British XXX Corps planned to reach the British airborne forces within two to three days. After sweeping through France and Belgium in the summer of 1944, the Allies were poised to enter The Netherlands.
Operation Market Garden
Montgomery favoured a single thrust north over the Lower Rhine River, allowing the British Second Army to bypass the Siegfried Line and attack the Ruhr. To this end, the Allies launched Operation Market Garden
Second Army
After sweeping through France and Belgium in the summer of 1944, the Allies were poised to enter The Netherlands. Montgomery favoured a single thrust north over the Lower Rhine River, allowing the British Second Army to bypass the Siegfried Line and attack the Ruhr. To this end, the Allies launched Operation Market Garden
Political Lectures
Kerensky records his position on political lectures in exile.
Independence of Cyprus
The British Institute is burnt down
Ambush at Pino del Agua
Guevara's column ambushes government forces at Pino del Agua in the Sierra Maestra.
French Membership of NATO
De Gaulle protested against the USA's strong role in the organization and what he perceived as a special relationship between it and the United Kingdom.
French Membership of NATO
Eisenhower and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan on 17 September 1958, he argued for the creation of a tripartite directorate that would put France on an equal footing with the US and the UK.
French Membership of NATO
In a memorandum sent to President Dwight D.
French Membership of NATO
NATO's unity was breached early in its history with a crisis occurring during Charles de Gaulle's presidency of France.
European Passage Booking
Oswald booked passage from New Orleans to Le Havre aboard the freighter SS Marion Lykes on September 17, 1959.
Liberty Hotel Registration
Before sailing to Europe, Lee registered at the Liberty Hotel in New Orleans on the evening of September 17.
Mexican Tourist Card
The Mexican consulate in New Orleans issued Oswald a tourist card on September 17, 1963, for travel to Mexico City.
Mexico Tourist Card Application
Oswald applied for a Mexican tourist card as he prepared a trip that he hoped would enable travel through Cuba to the Soviet Union.
Ed Sullivan Show
Performs Light My Fire on national television.
Sullivan Controversy
Refuses to alter Light My Fire lyrics for television.
PLO
The PLO is driven out of Jordan and forced to move to Lebanon
Mutual Force Reduction Talks
Discusses possible mutual force reductions in Europe with Willy Brandt.
Oreanda Meeting with Willy Brandt
Meets West German Chancellor Willy Brandt for extensive talks on European security and East-West relations.
Secret GOP Fund Structure
Woodward and Bernstein report that money for the Watergate intelligence operation came from a secret Nixon campaign fund controlled by senior campaign officials.
HSCA Chairman
Becomes first chairman of the House Select Committee on Assassinations.
HSCA Creation
Sponsors the House resolution creating the assassination investigation committee.
HSCA Creation
Supports the new committee investigation into the Kennedy and King assassinations.
HSCA Established
The House created the Select Committee on Assassinations to conduct a new investigation of the Kennedy and King assassinations.
HSCA Formation Role
The House established the Select Committee on Assassinations after sustained congressional pressure for a new inquiry, including efforts led by Downing.
Your Generation Chart Entry
Your Generation enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number thirty-six.
Accords of Camp David
Signs the Camp David frameworks with Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter after thirteen days of negotiations.
Camp David Accords
Mediates the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, building on the post-1973 diplomatic process.
Camp David Agreement
US President Carter, Menachem Begin of Israel and Anwar Sadat of Egypt sign agreements at Camp David. Israel promises to withdraw gradually from Sinai and to establish some form of autonomous Palestinian territory on the West Bank. Agrees to withdraw from Sinai & for elections in the West Bank & Gaza Strip
Camp David Agreement
Accepts frameworks covering Egyptian-Israeli peace and proposed Palestinian self-government.
Election
Agrees to withdraw from Sinai & for elections in the West Bank & Gaza Strip
Palestinian Autonomy
Accepts a framework calling for negotiations on Palestinian self-government in the West Bank and Gaza.
Peace
Concludes the Camp David Accords establishing a framework for an Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty.
Peace Negotiations at Camp David
Hosts Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin at Camp David to negotiate a peace framework.
Rule of Sinai
Israel promises to withdraw gradually from Sinai and to establish some form of autonomous Palestinian territory on the West Bank
Rule of Sinai
The Camp David framework sets out the return of Sinai to Egypt in exchange for peace with Israel.
Rule of Sinai
Secures a framework requiring phased Israeli withdrawal from Sinai.
Rule of West Bank
Israel promises to withdraw gradually from Sinai and to establish some form of autonomous Palestinian territory on the West Bank
Withdrawal Negotiations at West Bank
Israel promises to withdraw gradually from Sinai and to establish some form of autonomous Palestinian territory on the West Bank
Rule of Shatt al-Arab
Iraq breaks its 1975 Treaty with Iran & declares sovereignty over Shatt al-Arab
Agreement of Algiers
Makes a speech in the National Assembly declaring the agreement with Iraq null & void
Assassination of Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Is assassinated in Paraguay after exile from Nicaragua.
National Assembly
Makes a speech in the National Assembly declaring the agreement with Iraq null & void
Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a Progressive Conservative majority government.
Berlin Festival
"The Wall - Live In Berlin" is released
Visit to Czechoslovakia
Thatcher visits Czechoslovakia
Black Wednesday
Interest rates are set at 10 percent, the day after Black Wednesday
Callisto September Flyby
Galileo performs another targeted Callisto encounter late in its primary mission.
Governor Appointed
Tony Abbott becomes Governor of Montserrat during volcano recovery
Economy of USA
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to help prevent a recession
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to help prevent a recession
Home Secretary of South Korea
Huh Sung Kwan is appointed Home Secretary
US Trade Agreement
Supports steps toward a bilateral trade agreement with the United States
APC Presidency Begins
Begins APC presidency after Kabbah leaves office
Constitution of Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto accuses Pervez Musharrafs allies of pushing Pakistan into crisis by their refusal to permit democratic reforms and power-sharing
Credit Crunch
In an unprecedented move, the Chancellor says the Government will guarantee all savings of Northern Rock customers
Exile of Benazir Bhutto
Bhutto accuses Musharrafs allies of pushing Pakistan into crisis by their refusal to permit democratic reforms and power-sharing
Northern Rock
In an unprecedented move, the Chancellor says the Government will guarantee all savings of Northern Rock customers
Northern Rock Deposit Guarantee
The Government guarantees existing Northern Rock retail deposits to stop the run.
Northern Rock Guarantee
Darling guarantees existing Northern Rock retail deposits to halt depositor withdrawals.
Political Crisis
Benazir Bhutto accuses Musharraf's allies of obstructing democratic reform and power sharing.
President Sworn In
Sworn in as President after winning the 2007 election
Rule of Abkhazia
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed friendship treaties with Georgias breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and promised them the backing of Russias armed forces
Rule of South Ossetia
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed friendship treaties with Georgias breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and promised them the backing of Russias armed forces
Diplomatic Plan
US President Barack Obama informs the Czech Republic and Poland that his administration has shelved Bush-era, Moscow-opposed plans to build missile shield bases on their territories
Missile Bases
US President Barack Obama informs the Czech Republic and Poland that his administration has shelved Bush-era, Moscow-opposed plans to build missile shield bases on their territories
Second Election
Leads Likud in a second Israeli general election after coalition talks fail.
Capital Renamed Astana
Capital name is changed back from Nur-Sultan to Astana
Prime Minister Takes Office
Amadou Ba becomes Prime Minister when the office is restored
Births on September 17
Birth of Ludwig Friedrich Leopold von Gerlach
Birth of Ludwig Friedrich Leopold von Gerlach
Birth of Anne Bancroft
Birth of Anne Bancroft, Anna Maria Louisa Italiano
Deaths on September 17
Death of Philip IV
Dies in Madrid and is succeeded by his son Charles II.
Death of Philip IV
Philip IV dies, leaving the Spanish throne to his young son Charles II.
Death of Willy Messerschmitt
Death of Willy Messerschmitt
Death of Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Death of Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Death of Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Dies after an armed attack on his vehicle in Paraguay.
Death of Spiro Agnew
Death of Spiro Agnew
Battles on September 17
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Commands the right wing Swedish forces
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Gustavus joins up with Saxoy & confronts Tilly at Breitenfeld. Ferdinands Imperial army commanded by Tilly is defeated & Gustav takes Leipzig
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Troops are routed while fighting for the Protestant alliance
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Defeated by the Army of Gustavus Adolphus who then captures Magdeburg
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
The Swedes defeat the Imperial forces under Tilly. Emperor Ferdinand is forced to recall Wallenstein
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Wins a victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld
Battle of Antietam
Unionist General at the Battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam
The Confederates lose 2,700 dead & 9,000 wounded. The Battle paves the way for Lincolns Proclamation of Emancipation. Robert Lees plan to convert Maryland to the Confederate cause is defeated. A tactical stalemate but strategically very important for the Unionists
Battle of Antietam
The Unionists lose 2,100 dead & 9,500 wounded. Blocks the Confederates under General Lee on Maryland & Washington DC
Battle of Antietam
Robert Lees plan to convert Maryland to the Confederate cause is defeated
Battle of Antietam
Unionist General at the Battle of Antietam
Battle of Yalu
A Japanese naval victory
Battle of Yalu
A Japanese naval victory
Battle of Modderfontein
Bouwer leads Boer scouts and fighters into the attack that overwhelms the 17th Lancers at Modderfontein.
Battle of Modderfontein
Reitz fights in the close attack on the 17th Lancers and obtains British equipment after the camp is overrun.
Battle of Modderfontein
Sandeman rallies C Squadron of the 17th Lancers as Smuts's commando attacks their exposed camp from several directions.
Battle of Modderfontein
Smuts attacks a camp of the 17th Lancers at Modderfontein and secures horses, weapons and supplies for his commando.
Battle of Modderfontein
Van Deventer leads part of Smuts's commando around the British position during the attack at Modderfontein.
Battle of Britain
Is awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Battle of Britain
The award recognizes his exceptional combat record with No. 303 Squadron.
Battle of Britain
Failure to gain air superiority prevents the planned invasion of Britain.
Battle of Britain
Postpones Operation Sea Lion until further notice.
Battle of Arnhem
Lieutenant Jack Grayburn led an attempt to secure the southern end of the bridge but was unsuccessful, and a later attempt using a flame thrower only succeeded in setting the freshly painted girders of the bridge alight. However, the British were able to make good their position and quickly repulsed the 10th SS Reconnaissance Battalion and other German units when they arrived to secure the bridge
Battle of Arnhem
1st day of the Battle of Arhem
Battle of Arnhem
Secures the Nijmegen Bridge & the South Bank of the Lek
Battle of Arnhem
Additionally, Major General Williams-commander of IX Troop Carrier Command-decided that it would only be possible for one air lift per day, meaning it would take three days to deliver the entire Division and Polish Brigade to the area
Battle of Arnhem
However, Urquhart was severely restricted in how he could prepare and deploy his troops.
Battle of Arnhem
Meanwhile, the first lift suffered only light losses as the aircraft and gliders flew from British bases to the target area.
Battle of Arnhem
Required to secure the road, rail and pontoon bridges over the Lower Rhine and hold them for two to three days until relieved by XXX Corps.
Battle of Arnhem
The first arrivals were the 21st Independent Parachute Company at 12:40, who marked the landing zones for the gliders and parachutists in advance of the main landings.
Battle of Arnhem
The first lift was preceded by intense bombing and strafing raids made by the British Second Tactical Air Force and the American Eighth and 9th Air Forces. These targeted the known flak guns and German garrisons and barracks across the area.
Battle of Arnhem
The task of securing the Rhine Bridgehead fell to the 1st Airborne Division under the command of Major General Roy Urquhar.
Battle of Arnhem
The US IX Troop Carrier Command were limited in their availability; with two more major drops taking place at the same time, there were insufficient carrier aircraft available to fly the entire division to The Netherlands in one lift.
Coronations on September 17
Coronation
Crowned King of Mercia & Kent