Siege of York
The citizens of York put its castles defenders to the sword
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September 21 in History
This permanent archive page contains 151 World History Database records for September 21, spanning 1069 to 2022. Recorded topics include Siege of York; Assassination of Edward II; Death of Edward II.
Total: 151Events: 124Births: 7Deaths: 3Battles: 17Countries: 30
Events on September 21
Assassination of Edward II
Murdered on Roger de Mortimers orders at Berkley Castle
Siege of Paris
After being ordered to march back to Gien-sur-Loire, Joan of Arcs army is disbanded
Treaty of Arras
The Duke of Burgundy makes a peace Treaty with Charles VII. Philipe receives the Somme towns and is exempted from homage to the crown. Philipe deserts his English allies and recognizes Charles as king of France. Burgundy retains all land gained in alliance with England, except for Champagne & Brie
Treaty of Arras
Philipe receives the Somme towns and is exempted from homage to the French crown. Philipe deserts his English allies and recognizes Charles as king of France
Treaty of Arras
Philipe receives the Somme towns and is exempted from homage to the French crown. Philipe deserts his English allies and recognizes Charles as king of France
Treaty of Arras
Philipe deserts his English allies and recognizes Charles as King of France. Burgundy retains all land gained in alliance with England, except for Champagne & Brie. Burgundy makes a peace Treaty with Charles VII
Treaty of Arras
Anjou, Maine & Provence are united with the crown.
Treaty of Arras
Louis XIs successor will marry Maximilians daughter bring Artois to France.
Treaty of Arras
Louis XIs successor will marry Maximilians daughter bring Burgundy to France.
Treaty of Arras
Mary of Burgundy cedes Burgundian lands to Louis XI.
Treaty of Arras
Mary of Burgundys daughter Margaret is pledged to the Dauphin.
Treaty of Arras
Signed between Louis XI & Maximilian of Austria.
Treaty of Arras
Signed by Louis XI & The Netherlands following Mary of Burgundys death.
Treaty of Arras
Signed between Louis XI & Maximilian of Austria. Louis XIs successor will marry Maximilians daughter bringing Burgundy to France. Louis XIs successor will marry Maximilians daughter bringing Artois to France
Treaty of Arras
Burgundys daughter Margaret is pledged to the Dauphin
Treaty of Arras
The acquisition of Burgundy by France is recognized by Maximilian I. Marys widower, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, accepts the Treaty of Arras
Marriage
Richard's niece Anne de la Pole marries James III's son. A 3-year truce is agreed
Marriage Treaty
Anne de la Pole's planned marriage into the Scottish royal family supports a temporary Anglo-Scottish settlement.
Peace
A 3-year truce follows the marriage of Richard's niece Anne de la Pole & James III's son
Peace
A 3-year truce follows the marriage of Richard's niece Anne de la Pole & James III's son
Treaty of Friendship
Avoids war on 2 fronts with Scotland & the Lancastrian invasion force of Henry Tudor
Truce with England
James III accepts a truce with England connected to marriage negotiations involving Anne de la Pole.
Succession
Succeeds as Sultan of Turkey
Ordination as Priest
Arnauld is ordained a priest while beginning the period that establishes his intellectual reputation.
Treaty of Austria
Signs a secret Treaty with France for the partition of Spanish territories
Dissolution of Parliament
Dissolves Parliament
Siege of Philadelphia
British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia
Abolition of Monarchy
At the National Convention argues successfully for immediate abolition of the monarchy
Abolition of Monarchy
At the National Convention argues successfully for immediate abolition of the monarchy.
Abolition of Monarchy
The 1st session of the National Convention abolishes the monarchy.
Abolition of Royalty
The National Convention abolished royalty in France, formally ending Louis XVI's kingship.
Citizen Louis Capet
After abolition of the monarchy, revolutionary authorities increasingly referred to the former Louis XVI as Louis Capet.
Jacobin Club
Renamed to the Societe des Jacobins, amis de la liberte et de legalite
National Convention
The National Convention abolishes monarchy and Jacobin deputies become central to republican politics
National Convention
The National Convention abolishes monarchy and Jacobin deputies become central to republican politics.
National Convention
At the National Convention argues successfully for immediate abolition of the monarchy
Independence of Argentina
Proclaims the independence of Peru
Independence of Peru
Proclaims the independence of Peru
Reform of Parliament
The 2nd Reform Bill passes through the Commons
Fort Bulnes
Establishes a Chilean settlement to assert sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan.
Assault on Fort Teneria
Commands a successful charge at Monterey winning a victory in the assault on Fort Teneria
Minister President
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Arrest of Bahadur Shah II
Bahadur Shah II is arrested near Humayun's Tomb after the fall of Delhi.
Exile of Bahadur Shah II
Bahadur Shah II is captured near Humayun's Tomb after British forces retake Delhi.
Abdication
Promises to manage Parliament & put through reforms in defiance of Parliament. Persuades William not to abdicate & ends the Constitutional Crisis
Budget
Saves the King from the Liberals in the House of Deputies over army expansion
Constitution of Germany
Persuades William not to abdicate & ends the Constitutional Crisis
Government
Promises to form a Government & put through reforms in defiance of Parliament
Minister President
Appointed Minister President of Prussia
Parliament
Promises to manage Parliament & put through reforms in defiance of Parliament
Spacetime
Minkowski presents spacetime geometry and recasts special relativity in four dimensional form
Recruiting and Compulsory Service Reviewed
Reviews recruiting figures and the continuing debate over compulsory military service.
Nablus Ottoman Collapse
Ottoman forces around Nablus are broken during the Megiddo offensive.
Fordney-McCumber Tariff
The tariff raises duties on many agricultural and manufactured imports.
Government Defence
Kerensky records his position on government defence in exile.
Economy of Great Britain
Britain's departure from gold allows sterling to float and ends the interwar return begun in 1925.
Economy of Great Britain
Snowden supports emergency legislation ending the Bank of England's obligation to provide gold for sterling.
Gold Standard
Parliament suspends sterling's gold convertibility after a severe run on Britain's reserves.
Gold Standard Amendment Act
Snowden presents the measure suspending the statutory gold standard during the sterling crisis.
Gold Standard Suspension
Emergency legislation suspends sterling's convertibility into gold during the financial crisis.
Alliance Declares Russias commitment to and France and Czech
Declares Russias commitment to support its Treaty obligations with France & Czech
Bad Godesberg
Benes accepted the earlier Anglo-French transfer plan only after intense pressure from Britain and France.
Godesberg
Benes accepted the earlier Anglo-French transfer plan only after intense pressure from Britain and France.
Treaty Negotiations at Geneva
Declares Russias commitment to support its Treaty obligations with France & Czech
Treaty of Munich
Benes accepted the Anglo-French plan after Britain and France warned that Czechoslovakia could not expect military support.
Argesanu Government
Argesanu forms an emergency government after Calinescu's assassination.
Assassination of Armand Calinescu
Iron Guard assassins kill Calinescu in Bucharest.
Independence of Germany
Germany & Russia declares that Poland no longer exists
Independence of Poland
Germany & Russia declares that Poland no longer exists
Independence of Russia
Germany & Russia declares that Poland no longer exists
Invasion of Poland
Hitler watches his troops cross the River San
Invasion of Egypt
Plans to attack the Italians now he has superior forces. Mussolini calls off the invasion
Siege of Kiev
Rundstedt & Guderian complete the encirclement of Kiev
Siege of Kiev
Stalin evacuates Kiev but Halder says the Germans should have concentrated on Moscow
Siege of Kiev
Stalin evacuates Kiev, Hitler calls it "the greatest Battle in world history"
Siege of Kiev
Rundstedt & Guderian complete the encirclement of Kiev
Siege of Kiev
Orders the evacuation of Kiev, 665,000 Russian prisoners are captured
Return to Command of Littorio
Bitossi resumes command of the Littorio Armoured Division before the decisive autumn fighting at El Alamein.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Martial Law
Exceeds his authority & declares martial law in Vietnam
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China
Constitution of China
Proclaims the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China
First CPPCC Session
Participates in the opening of the first Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Foreign Secretary of China
Appointed Foreign Minister
Prime Minister of China
Appointed Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of China
Arrival in Mexico City
Guevara reaches Mexico City after leaving Guatemala and begins rebuilding contacts with Cuban exiles.
Suez Canal Users Association
Promotes the Suez Canal Users Association as an alternative to immediate military action over the canal dispute.
San Francisco Visit
Tours San Francisco during his American visit and meets civic and business representatives.
Independence of Great Britain
Malta is given independence after 140 years of British colonial rule
Independence of Malta
Malta is given independence after 140 years of British colonial rule
Tokyo General Conference
Attends the first IAEA General Conference held outside Vienna, convened in Tokyo.
Electric Warrior
Releases Electric Warrior, a landmark album in the development of glam rock.
Hipgnosis
Electric Warrior uses cover artwork by Hipgnosis, based on a photograph by Kieron Spud Murphy.
T.Rex
The cover artwork for Electric Warrior was designed by British art design group Hipgnosis, based on a photo taken by Kieron "Spud" Murphy at a T. Rex concert at the Albert Hall, Nottingham on 14 May 1971
Dissolution of Congress
The military junta dissolves the National Congress and assumes legislative authority.
Second Mercury Flyby
Mariner 10 returns to Mercury for a second flyby because its solar orbit is resonant with Mercury's orbital period.
100 Club Punk Festival
Appears at the 100 Club Punk Festival, helping define the London punk scene.
Clash
The Clash perform at the 100 Club Punk Festival, sharing the bill with the Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Subway Sect
Clash
The Clash perform at the 100 Club Punk Festival, sharing the bill with the Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Subway Sect
President of Angola
Appointed President of Angola, 1st term
Budget
Meets Khohl, they agree to forward CAP reforms from Stuttgart to the Athens Summit
Conference of Stuttgart
Meets Chancellor Khohl, they agree to forward CAP reforms to the Athens Summit
Strike
Miners & police clash at Maltby
Big Generator
Sings on Big Generator during the final album of the 1980s Yes line-up.
Big Generator
Plays guitar and contributes songwriting to Big Generator.
Joint Nuclear Liability Protocol Adopted
The Joint Protocol linking the Vienna and Paris nuclear liability conventions is adopted.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Saw Maung becomes Prime Minister under the military council
Decree 1400 Dissolves Parliament
Issues Decree 1400 dissolving the Supreme Soviet and Congress of People's Deputies, triggering a constitutional confrontation.
Federal Assembly Elections Called
Calls elections for a new bicameral Federal Assembly while dissolving the existing Soviet-era legislature.
Galileo Mission End
Galileo is deliberately sent into Jupiter to prevent possible contamination of Europa.
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Houthi-Government Agreement Signed
The accord seeks a ceasefire and renewed political cooperation.
Peace and National Partnership Agreement
Supports the Peace and National Partnership Agreement.
Political Reform
Arif participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Pluto
A New Horizons methane map shows that methane ice is distributed unevenly across Pluto's surface.
Second Tsipras Government
Tsipras returns as Prime Minister after winning the September election.
Nationalization
Germany agrees to nationalize Uniper during the European energy crisis
Partial Mobilization
Announces a partial mobilization of Russian reservists
Partial Mobilization
Announces partial mobilization after Russian battlefield setbacks.
UN Peace Formula Framework
Presents five conditions for peace, including punishment for aggression, protection of life and restoration of territorial integrity.
Webb Neptune Ring Imaging
Webb obtains the clearest view of Neptune's rings in more than three decades, including faint dusty bands.
Births on September 21
Birth
Born in Innsbruck as a member of the Habsburg inner Austrian line.
Birth of Abdulhamid II
Birth of Abdulhamid II
Birth of Leonard Norman Cohen
Birth of Leonard Norman Cohen
Birth of James Christopher Jimmy Armfield
Birth of James Christopher "Jimmy" Armfield
Birth of Don Felder
Birth of Don Felder, later Eagles guitarist and co-writer of Hotel California.
Birth of Kevin Michael Rudd
Birth of Kevin Michael Rudd
Birth of Liam Gallagher
Birth of Liam Gallagher, William John Paul Gallagher
Deaths on September 21
Death of Edward II
Death of Edward II, murdered on Roger de Mortimers orders at Berkley Castle
Death of Charles V
Charles V dies in retirement at the monastery of Yuste
Death of Charles V
Death of Charles V in retirement at Yuste
Battles on September 21
Battle of Pilawce
A Polish force of 36,000 is defeated by the Cossacks
Battle of Prestonpans
Defeated by Charles Edward Stuart during the Jacobite Rebellion
Battle of Prestonpans
Defeats General Copes dragoons
Battle of Prestonpans
The Battle of Prestonpans sees the rout of John Copes (commander of the British Army in Scotland) forces by the Jacobites in a Battle that lasted no longer than fifteen minutes
Battle of Prestonpans
The first significant conflict in the Jacobite rising of 1745. The Jacobite army loyal to James Francis Edward Stuart and led by his son Charles Edward Stuart defeated the Government army loyal to the Hanoverian George II led by Sir John Cope
Battle of Paoli
Washington is left with dictatorial powers. British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia. A British victory which forces Congress to move from Philadelphia to York
Battle of Monterrey
Commands a successful charge at Monterey winning a victory in the assault on Fort Teneria
Battle of Monterrey
Davis and the Mississippi Rifles serve under Taylor during the Monterrey campaign
Battle of Monterrey
Taylor begins the assault on Monterrey during the northern Mexico campaign
Battle of Monterrey
Worth leads American troops in the attack on the western approaches to Monterrey
Battle of Arnhem
Model arranged for units to be sent straight to the units in action in order to avoid long-winded logistics, and rushed in specialist street fighting and machine gun battalions. Each day of the battle, the German military strength increased whilst the British supplies diminished. By 21 September, the fifth day of the battle, German forces outnumbered the British by 3:1 and continued to increase
Battle of Arnhem
Arnhem was a victory for the Germans (albeit tempered by their losses further south]) and a major defeat for the British army. The Allies withdrew from the southern bank of the Rhine and the front stabilised on "the island" between the Rhine and Waal rivers
Battle of Arnhem
and storm boats.
Battle of Arnhem
Arnhem was a victory for the Germans (albeit tempered by their losses further south]) and a major defeat for the British army. The Allies withdrew from the southern bank of the Rhine and the front stabilised on "the island" between the Rhine and Waal rivers
Battle of Arnhem
The Glider Pilots would organise the routes to the river and the whole operation would be covered by an intense artillery barrage from XXX Corps.[163] South of the river the evacuation was organised and staffed by men of the Royal Engineers of 43rd Division and Royal Canadian Engineers, using rafts
Battle of Arnhem
Urquhart formulated his withdrawal plan on the successful method used in the evacuation of Gallipoli during the First World War. The northernmost units would fall back first, moving through the more southerly groups who would then follow behind.
Battle of Dograi
Desmond Hayde commands 3 Jat during the hard-fought capture of Dograi near Lahore in the closing days of the war.