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Invasion of England
During the morning the invaders are off Beachy Head
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During the morning the invaders are off Beachy Head
Lands at the old Roman castle & harbour at Pevensey. Lands at Pevensey, Sussex without any opposition, he commands a force of about 10,000
William lands at Pevensey after crossing the Channel from Normandy
William lands unopposed at Pevensey with his army and begins establishing a secure base on the Sussex coast.
The embroidery shows Norman troops, horses, weapons, and supplies landing on the English coast.
The Norman army occupies the old Roman fortification at Pevensey
William's troops strengthen the landing position by adapting the Roman fortifications and cutting defensive earthworks.
William establishes a temporary fortified position within the Roman defences at Pevensey immediately after landing.
Captures Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebrai
Robert is captured at the Battle of Tinchebray & held at Devizes Castle for 20 yrs then moved to Cardiff where he dies in 1134
After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy is ruled by England for 100 years
After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Captures Valencia from the Arabs
Captured by Louis IV after defeat at Muhldorf.
Rewarded with Upper Lusatia & the Ascanian inheritance by after victory at Muhldorf
Signs a truce with Philip IV
Signs a truce with Edward III
Marries Margaret Holland, daughter of Thomas Holland, 2nd Earl of Kent
Issues a decree suppressing Lutheranism in The Netherlands
Mary's third parliament opens at Linlithgow during the continuing crisis of the Rough Wooing.
The defeat of Lewenhaupt's supply army at Lesnaya damages Charles XII's Russian campaign.
Charles XII's campaign is weakened after Russian forces destroy Lewenhaupt's supply column at Lesnaya.
The second Swedish army carrying supplies and reinforcements is routed at Lesnaya.
The loss of the supply convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII short of provisions before the Ukrainian campaign.
Enters Madrid with Allied forces supporting Archduke Charles.
Desmoulins launched his political periodical Revolutions de France et de Brabant to attack aristocracy, clergy and monarchy.
Joins the fleet and assumes command before Trafalgar.
Joins the fleet off Cadiz before the Trafalgar campaign.
Succeeds as Emperor of India
Orders the renovation & enlargement of Balmoral Castle
Marx participates in founding the International Workingmen's Association.
Leads mass Unionist resistance to the proposed Dublin parliament.
Signs the Ulster Covenant opposing Irish Home Rule.
Appointed Commander of 6th Corps when Italy enters the war
Appointed Commander of 6th Corps when Italy enters the war
Addresses parliamentary concerns about the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
Issues a further appeal for men to volunteer before the Government turns to stronger measures.
Says there was full authority & at the time there was a reasonable prospect of success. Appears at the enquiry to defend the Dardanelles Campaign
Albert's army group attacks across Flanders as the Allies begin the final liberation offensive.
Belgian forces advance near Ypres in 1918.
Haig orders advances through the Ypres sector.
The Meuse Argonne Offensive (26th September - 11th November 1918) was an Allied offensive with the aim of pushing the German Armies further east from their positions at the Hindenburg Line, cutting the Germans off from their important rail routes supplying their front line sectors
Belgian forces capture major German positions in Houthulst Forest during the opening phase of the final offensive.
Foch coordinates Allied attacks including Ypres.
The Meuse Argonne Offensive (26th September - 11th November 1918) was an Allied offensive with the aim of pushing the German Armies further east from their positions at the Hindenburg Line, cutting the Germans off from their important rail routes supplying their front line sectors
The 30th Division fights near Ypres in 1918.
The 27th Division fights near Ypres in 1918.
Against British advice but supported by Italy and France
Takes Ethiopia into the League of Nations
Raises the administration and adequacy of Poor Law relief.
Nationalist forces retake Shantou after troops from the failed Nanchang uprising move through eastern Guangdong.
The NSDAP speeking ban in Prussia is lifted
National Liberal free traders resign from Government over Imperial preference
National Liberal free traders resign from Government over Imperial preference
Chamberlain received Hitler’s invitation to a four-power conference after the Godesberg crisis approached war.
In the Commons announces an invitation to attend a 4 power conference
Draws up the draft for the memorandum which Mussolini uses for the Munich Agreement
Hitler wants a conference to settle the Czech crisis, Mussolini chooses Munich
Holds a conference with Mussolini & the Prime Minister's of France & Britain
Sends an Ambasador to Hitler who wants a conference, Mussolini chooses Munich. Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Hitler wants a conference to settle the Czech crisis, Mussolini chooses Munich
Chamberlain received Hitler’s invitation to a four-power conference after the Godesberg crisis approached war.
Mussolini sends his Ambassador of agree the action Hitler wants in the Sudetenland
The French Ambassador visits Hitler & agrees occupation of the Sudetenland 10th Oct
Hitler decides to hold a conference, Mussolini chooses Munich
Draws up the draft for the memorandum which Mussolini uses for the Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Ciano coordinated Italian communications concerning the proposed Munich conference.
Draws up the draft for the memorandum which Mussolini uses for the Munich Agreement
Hitler postponed the invasion deadline and invited Chamberlain, Daladier, and Mussolini to Munich.
Mussolini relayed a request for Hitler to postpone military action and proposed a four-power conference.
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Russia is given land east of the Narew-Bug-San line. Russia is given a free hand in Lithuania. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
The Germans are given land between the Vistula & western Bug. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Russia is given a free hand in Lithuania
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Russia is given land east of the Narew-Bug-San line. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
The Germans are given land between the Vistula & western Bug
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
The 10 encircled Divisions at Modlin finaly capitulate
Appointed Commander of 6th Corps when Italy enters the war
Appointed "protector" of Bohemia & Moravia
Appointed acting Reichsprotektor in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (the part of Czechoslovakia incorporated into the Reich on 15 March 1939)
Appointed acting Reichsprotektor in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (the part of Czechoslovakia incorporated into the Reich on 15 March 1939)
Heydrich becomes, for all intents and purposes, military dictator of Bohemia and Moravia, changes to the Governments structure leaves President Emil Hacha and his cabinet virtually powerless
As the governor of Bohemia and Moravia, Heydrich applies "carrot-and-stick" methods, the black market is suppressed, food rations and pensions are increased, and unemployment insurance is established for the first time
Heydrich becomes, for all intents and purposes, military dictator of Bohemia and Moravia, changes to the Governments structure leaves President Emil Hacha and his cabinet virtually powerless.
Those associated with the resistance movement or the black market are tortured or executed, under Heydrich, conditions in Prague and the rest of the Czech lands are relatively peaceful and industrial output goes up.
Appointed acting Reichsprotektor in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (the part of Czechoslovakia incorporated into the Reich on 15 March 1939)
Signs the Italian Treaty of unconditional surrender to the Allies
George II returns to Greece following a referendum on the monarchy.
The 2 week struggle to take Seoul ends, 130,000 north Koreans had been captured
Discovers Ananke, another distant retrograde moon of Jupiter.
Chairs the Labour Party conference at Margate and urges delegates to conduct political disagreement without rancour.
Lee left Arlington Heights High School on September 28, 1956, less than a month before entering the Marine Corps.
Pours the first concrete for the IAEA laboratory at Seibersdorf, beginning construction of the Agency's research facility.
Mali is admitted to United Nations membership shortly after proclaiming the republic.
Continues using the United Arab Republic name after Syria withdraws from the union.
Oswald again contacts the Soviet and Cuban diplomatic establishments after failing to secure the required visas on his first day.
By the end of September 28, Oswald has still failed to obtain either Soviet entry permission or a Cuban in-transit visa.
Assumes presidential responsibilities after Gamal Abdel Nasser's death.
Gaddafi seeks a wider Arab leadership role following the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Nuon Chea leads the Council of Ministers in an acting capacity
The pound falls to $1.67.
Healey turns back from Heathrow during the sterling crisis to manage emergency talks in London.
Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
IMF context: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Healey abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Warns Labour that inflation cannot be solved by spending alone.
Tells Labour that spending cannot simply buy full employment.
Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
IMF context: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Muhamid Ali defeats Ken Norton on points in a 15 round championship fight
Takes control of government during the Information Scandal.
The Israeli Knesset endorses the Camp David accord
Takes control of the governing party during the Information Scandal.
Becomes leader of the National Party alongside the premiership.
Wins the National Party leadership contest after Vorster resigns.
Defeats rival candidates during the National Party leadership contest.
Drums on Never Say Die, the last studio album of the original Ozzy-era line-up.
Takes control of both the governing party and premiership.
Is elected prime minister after John Vorster resigns.
Becomes prime minister after John Vorster resigns.
Chairs the Ad Hoc Committee on Institutional Affairs established to propose reforms to European cooperation.
A Judge rules that the miners strike is illegal
A Judge rules that the miners strike is illegal
Reagan hosts a visit by Gromyko in the Oval office for more than 3 1/2 hrs
The Thorsteinn Palsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Begins the Second Steingrimur Hermannsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Supports the agreement as a senior PLO negotiator and advocate of the Oslo process.
Signs the Interim Agreement expanding Palestinian Authority responsibilities.
Signs the Interim Agreement, expanding Palestinian Authority responsibilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Backs the Interim Agreement after Jordan's peace treaty with Israel and its support for regional negotiations.
Witnesses and supports the Interim Agreement as Secretary of State.
Hosts the White House ceremony for the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement.
Hosts the signing of the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement.
Represents Norwegian support as a witness to the Interim Agreement following Norway's Oslo mediation role.
Represents Jordanian backing for the Interim Agreement at the Washington signing ceremony.
Represents Russian support as a witness to the Interim Agreement and co-sponsor of the Madrid peace framework.
Advises the Clinton administration as it backs the Interim Agreement and broader Oslo process.
Represents Egyptian diplomatic backing as a witness to the Interim Agreement.
Supports the Interim Agreement as Egypt encourages Israeli-Palestinian implementation and regional stability.
Supports the signing of the Interim Agreement as part of the Oslo process and its planned transfer of powers.
Signs the Interim Agreement dividing West Bank areas and extending Palestinian Authority powers.
Signs the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement, extending Palestinian self-government and dividing the West Bank into Areas A, B and C.
Helps US mediation around the interim arrangements and implementation timetable.
Supports the agreement as a Palestinian Authority minister involved in diplomacy and institution-building.
Represents European Union support for the Interim Agreement at the Washington signing ceremony.
Arafat signs the Interim Agreement expanding the Oslo framework
Clinton hosts the Washington ceremony for the signing of Oslo Two
Peres supports the second major Oslo agreement as it divides West Bank authority into administrative areas
Rabin signs the Interim Agreement at the White House
Signs the Interim Agreement expanding Palestinian Authority powers and responsibilities in populated West Bank areas.
The Israeli Parliament approves a pact with Palestine by a slim 61-to-59 margin, Israels religious right has insisted that God gave "Judea" and "Samaria" to the Jewish people 2,000 years ago and Rabin is a traitor for giving it away. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat sign an accord to transfer much of the West Bank to the control of its Arab residents
The Circle reaches number six on the UK singles chart, extending Ocean Colour Scene's successful 1996 run.
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif
Sharon's visit to the disputed holy site becomes a trigger for widespread Palestinian unrest
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount and violence spreads across Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Visits the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif before the outbreak of the Second Intifada.
SpaceX's Falcon 1 reaches orbit after earlier failed attempts
Appears in senior party roles before succession.
AstroSat launches during A. S. Kiran Kumar's chairmanship as India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory.
Italy win the men's volleyball world championship.
Birth of John Denton Pinkstone French
Birth of John French, later Earl of Ypres.
The Kingdom is divided, Louis II receives Italy & becomes Emperor. The Kingdom is divided, Lothair II claims the North, Lotharingia. The Kingdom is divided, Charles claims Burgundy & Provence. Lothar I dies & his Kingdom is divided between his three sons
Is killed by supporters of his brother Boleslav.
Death of Akbar Shah II, Bahadur Shah IIs father
Death of Edwin Powell Hubble
Gamal Abdel Nasser dies in Cairo and is succeeded by Anwar Sadat.
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Death of John Paul I, after being Pope for 34 days
Death of Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Death of Pierre Trudeau
Death of Shimon Peres
Captures Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebrai. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy is ruled by England for 100 years. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Robert is captured at the Battle of Tinchebray & held at Devizes Castle for 20 yrs. Henry I captures Normandy from his brother Robert Curthose. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Fights on Frederick's side and is captured after the defeat.
Defeated by Louis IV of Bavaria and John of Bohemia.
Supports Louis IV and helps defeat Frederick III at Muhldorf.
Defeats and captures Frederick III during the German civil war.
Supports Louis IV in the victory over Frederick III.
Cromwell captures Winchester
Fights with distinction under Cornelis de Wit
Loses vital supplies when Lewenhaupt's convoy is defeated.
The loss of Lewenhaupt's convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII without the supplies needed for the Moscow campaign.
Lewenhaupt's supply army is defeated by Russian forces, depriving Charles XII of vital reinforcements.
Peter the Great captures Swedish supplies prior to Charles XIIs defeat at Pultava
His supply column is badly damaged before joining Charles XII.
Calls the victory at Lesnaya the mother of the Poltava victory.
Protects a supply convoy during the siege of Lille.
1st day of the Battle of Flanders
The Flanders Advance is also known as the Fifth Battle of Ypres.
Plumer attacks during the Fifth Battle of Ypres.
Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.
Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.
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