1926
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Poland & Romania form an alliance
Kerensky continues political activity connected with anti-bolshevik activity.
Arrests President Wojciechowski
Begins service as Attorney General during the Cumann na nGaedheal administration.
Baldwin's government assumes the treaty obligations after Locarno enters into force.
Baptized by Dr Lang the Archbishop of York
Belgium becomes fully covered by the Locarno guarantee system when the treaties enter into force.
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Contributes to debate on reform of births and deaths registration.
During the Austrian July Revolt of 1927 (also known as Black Friday), 84 protesters were killed by Austrian police forces
Takes a prominent part in debate on powers over defaulting Boards of Guardians.
Briand welcomes Germany's admission to the League as a further step in the reconciliation associated with Locarno.
Chamberlain welcomes Germany's League membership as a major fulfilment of the diplomatic process begun at Locarno.
Nationalist forces take Hankou during the Northern Expedition, strengthening Chiang’s military campaign in central China.
Nationalist forces capture Wuchang during the Northern Expedition and consolidate control around Wuhan.
Chamberlain receives the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to European reconciliation and the Locarno settlement.
Dr Hans Luther (No party affiliation) forms 2nd cabinet
Marx cabinet of the Center, BVP, DDP, DVP, 2 term
Allied occupation of the Cologne zone ends as political conditions improve after the Locarno settlement.
The policy of Socialism in one country is finalized as e state policy after Stalins January 1926 article On the Issues of Leninism
The policy of Socialism in one country is finalized as e state policy after Stalins January 1926 article On the Issues of Leninism
Is appointed commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army as the Northern Expedition begins.
Hitler forces Strasser & Goebbels to abandon their Socialist "economic program". After the conference Goebbels is appointed Gauleiter of Berlin & supports Hitler
Reinforces his leadership over the Party, particularly over north German party rebels. Hitler forces Strasser & Goebbels to abandon their Socialist "economic program"
Seeks clarification of the Union of South Africa as a Dominion. Returns claiming he has brought back independence & sovereign status for South Africa. Attends the Imperial Conference where the Balfour Declaration recognizes independence
The Second National Congress of the Kuomintang meets as Chiang’s military influence within the party is growing.
Pilsudski assumes dictatorial powers
Questions the Union of South Africa as a Dominion at the Imperial Conference
US troops arrive in Nicaragua after a coup
US troops arrive in Nicaragua after a coup
Leeds a coup
Ousted by General de Fragosa Carmona
Deposed by a military revolt & forced into exile
Pangalos is overthrown by forces led by Georgios Kondylis.
Overthrown in a coup
Overthrows the Wojciechowski Government. Between November 1918 & Pilsudskis coup there had been 14 different regimes
Between November 1918 & Pilsudskis coup there had been 14 different regimes
Defines Dominions as autonomous communities within the British Empire
Appeals to the rank & file & addresses a demonstration staged at an aircraft factory
Pangalos formally consolidates dictatorial powers after his 1925 military takeover.
Dismissed from the Politburo during Stalins purge of the Opposition
Has Zinoviev ousted from the Politburo. Has Trotsky ousted from the Politburo
Dismissed from the Politburo after calling Stalin "the gravedigger of the Revolution"
Founds the Villaggio Duca degli Abruzzi, an agricultural settlement experimenting new cultivation techniques
Opposes or scrutinises economy measures affecting public expenditure and social services.
Takes over the publications of Gregor Strasser including the NS-Briefe
Takes part in scrutiny of national electricity supply legislation.
The First Johan Ludwig Mowinckel Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
The First Stauning Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
The Prosper Poullet Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
The Second Cerny Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
The Second Svehla Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
The Third Jon Magnusson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Sees the German Navy introduce an Enigma variant for secure naval communications.
Deposed by a military revolt & forced into exile
Directs Faust, one of the last major German silent fantasy films.
The five-power Rhineland Pact becomes operative after Germany joins the League and ratifications are deposited.
Baldwin's Government confronts a nationwide strike supporting miners against wage reductions.
The TUC calls a general strike in support of the Miners
1st day of the General Strike
The TUC unconditionally call off the general strike. The last day of the General Strike, the miners stay out
Declares a state of emergency during the general strike
Supports miners during the General Strike and lockout.
Germany enters the League of Nations and receives a permanent seat on the Council.
A German-Soviet non-aggression pact is concluded.
Stresemann leads the German delegation as Germany enters the League of Nations with a permanent Council seat.
Germany enters League of Nations
His government secures Germany's admission to the League.
Germany enters the League with a Council seat.
Heads a coalition Government
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth)
Begins the Henri Jaspar Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The architect of the re-organisation of the Hitler Youth is Kurt Gruber, a law student and admirer of Hitler
The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth)
Debates housing assistance for rural workers and the role of local authorities.
Debates financial provisions for the Housing Rural Workers legislation.
Helps secure recognition of Dominion equality in the Balfour Declaration.
Lebanon is declared a Republic
Lebanon is declared a Republic
Renames Hejaz, Saudi Arabia
Appointed Instructor at the Staff College
Launches the 1st liquid fueled rocket, a distance of 184 feet in Massachusetts
Demonstrates the television to members of the Royal Society
Begins the Ivar Lykke Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Begins the Jon Thorlaksson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
During the Austrian July Revolt of 1927 (also known as Black Friday), 84 protesters were killed by Austrian police forces
Is proclaimed King of the Hejaz while retaining rule over Nejd.
Supports the new royal administration established across the Hejaz.
Resigns after Governor General Byng refuses dissolution.
Germany joins the League of Nations
Germany enters League of Nations
Leaves the League of Nations in protest at Germany joining
Germany enters the League of Nations, the vote is unanimous
Debates powers allowing local authorities to make housing grants or loans.
Briand's award recognizes his advocacy of Franco-German rapprochement, including his role in negotiating the 1925 Locarno settlement.
Briand treats the activation of Locarno as confirmation that Franco-German reconciliation now has a functioning international framework.
The Locarno agreements enter into force after the ratifications are deposited and Germany has joined the League of Nations.
Begins the Madsen-Mygdal Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Marries Leopold III of Belgium
Marries Irene Curie and later adopts the Joliot-Curie name.
Marries Frederic Joliot and forms a new scientific partnership.
Marries Asrtrid, daughter of Prince Charles of Sweden
During the Austrian July Revolt of 1927 (also known as Black Friday), 84 protesters were killed by Austrian police forces
Supports relief measures for dependants affected by the continuing miners’ dispute.
Presses the case for relief for miners’ wives and children during the coal dispute.
Speaks on Ministry of Health policy while serving on Labour’s opposition benches.
Examines health administration and expenditure during the Ministry of Health debate.
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Wins the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Aristide Briand.
Stresemann shares the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize with Briand for Franco-German reconciliation associated with Locarno.
Chamberlain receives the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize, with his Locarno diplomacy central to the award.
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize with French statesman Aristide Briand.
The Nobel Peace Prize is shared by Gustav Stresemann of Germany and Aristide Briand of France
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for vivid writing about Sardinian life and universal human problems.
Launches the Northern Expedition as commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army.
Commands the Northern Expedition beginning in July 1926 as National Revolutionary Army forces advance against the warlords.
British troops withdraw from the Rhineland
Kondylis leads the coup that removes Pangalos and restores parliamentary government.
Failed attempt to assassinate Mussolini
Zinoviev is dismissed from the Politburo after a tumultuous Central Committee meeting in July 1926
All political opposition to Fascism is banned
Resigns after Scheidemann reveals secret support between the German & Russian Armies
Raises the administration and adequacy of Poor Law relief.
Returns to Poor Law relief as unemployment and hardship continue.
Siles Reyes begins his constitutional presidency.
Appointed President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed second collective provisional government of Ecuador
Theodoros Pangalos assumes the presidency during his dictatorship.
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada, 2nd term
Forms a short-lived Conservative government during the King-Byng crisis.
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 1st term
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 1st term
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 3rd term
Appointed Propagandist by Hitler, separates him from Gregor Strasser & wins his loyalty
The ratifications of the Locarno Treaty of Mutual Guarantee are deposited at Geneva.
Appeals to rank & file party cells & addresses a demonstration at an aircraft factory
Referendum on expropriation of princely families
Civil marriage is made compulsory
Presses the government over measures for relieving unemployment.
Resigns as head of Sinn Feinn
Dr Luther leaves office over flag dispute
The Government falls after Scheidemann exposes links between German & Russian Armies
Dr Marx leaves office
Resigns after Scheidemann reveals secret support between the German & Russian Armies
Receives the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal for relativity and the theory of gravitation.
Amanullah changes his title from amir to king of Afghanistan.
Begins the Second Cerny Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Directs Secrets of a Soul, a film influenced by psychoanalysis.
The policy of Socialism in one country is finalized as e state policy after Stalins January 1926 article On the Issues of Leninism
The policy of Socialism in one country is finalized as e state policy after Stalins January 1926 article On the Issues of Leninism
Germany's League admission is widely presented as a major consequence of the diplomatic reconciliation achieved at Locarno.
Declares a state of emergency during the general strike
The Miners go on strike
The TUC calls a general strike in support of the Miners
4 million trades unionists are ordered at the General Council of the TUC to cease work. 1st day of the General Strike
The TUC unconditionally call off the general strike. The last day of the General Strike, the miners stay out
The Miners Conference decides to continue with the strike
Declares a state of emergency during the general strike
Last day of the Miners strike, forced back on the employers terms
Railwaymen, printers, builders, drivers, dockers, iron & steel workers join miners
The sympathy strike is called off but the miners continue their industrial action
Strikes are made illegal
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, ascends the chrysanthemum throne as a god. Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 124th Emperor of Japan
Averescu begins his third and final term as prime minister.
Begins the Third Svehla Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Persia, Turkey & Afghanistan sign a Treaty for mutual security
Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Treaty of Berlin, renewing the neutral relationship established after Rapallo.
Stresemann signs the Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union while maintaining Germany's western Locarno policy.
A border Turkey & Iraq border Treaty is signed by Turkey, Iraq & Britain
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Persia, Turkey & Afghanistan sign a Treaty for mutual security
Debates an amendment affecting eligibility under unemployment insurance law.
Renames the Country the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Birth of Alan Arthur Walters, his father was a Communist and grocer who sold goods from a van
Birth of Alexander Butterfield
Birth of Alfred Di Stefano
Birth of Elizabeth II, at 17 Bruton St, London,1st child of the Duke & Duchess of York
Birth of Fidel Castro
Birth of George Henry Martin, later record producer, arranger, composer and important Beatles collaborator.
Birth of George Martin
Birth of Ian Richard Kyle Paisley
Birth of Marilyn Monroe
Michel Foucault is born in Poitiers into a family of physicians.
Birth of Patricia Neal
Birth of Pieter Botha
Releases Lenins Testsament to the Press
Death of Rudolph Valentino
Dies age 47, his son was acting as Regent for 5 years during his illness
Crowned Shah of Shahs
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