2008
The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.
The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.
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1990
First American soldiers arrive in Saudi Arabia as part of the Gulf War.
First American soldiers arrive in Saudi Arabia as part of the Gulf War.
1987
Cold War: Lynne Cox becomes the first person to swim from the United States to the Soviet Union, crossing the Bering…
Cold War: Lynne Cox becomes the first person to swim from the United States to the Soviet Union, crossing the Bering Strait from Little Diomede Island in Alaska to Big Diomede in the Soviet Union.
1789
The United States Department of War is established.
The United States Department of War is established.
1743
The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741–1743 Russo-Swedish War.
The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741–1743 Russo-Swedish War.
610
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628: Sassanid troops under general Shahrbaraz conquer the town of Zenobia.
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628: Sassanid troops under general Shahrbaraz conquer the town of Zenobia.
1963
Ramon Vila Capdevila, last of the Spanish Maquis, holding out after the end of the Spanish Civil War (born 1908)
Ramon Vila Capdevila, last of the Spanish Maquis, holding out after the end of the Spanish Civil War (born 1908)
1897
Mahdist War: Anglo-Egyptian soldiers clashed with Mahdist Sudanese rebels in the Battle of Abu Hamed.
Mahdist War: Anglo-Egyptian soldiers clashed with Mahdist Sudanese rebels in the Battle of Abu Hamed.
2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executes a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's residence in…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executes a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida.
1991
The Warsaw radio mast, then the tallest construction ever built, collapses.
The Warsaw radio mast, then the tallest construction ever built, collapses.
1990
Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
1863
American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of…
American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt).
1588
Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The naval engagement ends, ending the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade…
Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The naval engagement ends, ending the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade England.
2003
Dirk Hoogendam, Dutch-German SS officer and war criminal (born 1922)
Dirk Hoogendam, Dutch-German SS officer and war criminal (born 1922)
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Ceasefire Day (end of Iran–Iraq War) (Iraqi Kurdistan)
Ceasefire Day (end of Iran–Iraq War) (Iraqi Kurdistan)
1991
The Warsaw radio mast (pictured), then the tallest structure ever built, at 646.38 metres (2,120.7 ft), collapsed due…
The Warsaw radio mast (pictured), then the tallest structure ever built, at 646.38 metres (2,120.7 ft), collapsed due to an error in exchanging the guys on the highest telecommunications equipment of�
1919
The Third Anglo-Afghan War ended with the United Kingdom signing a treaty to recognise the independence of the Emirate…
The Third Anglo-Afghan War ended with the United Kingdom signing a treaty to recognise the independence of the Emirate of Afghanistan.
1944
The United States Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council release posters featuring Smokey Bear for the…
The United States Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council release posters featuring Smokey Bear for the first time.
1877
American Indian Wars: Battle of the Big Hole: A small band of Nez Percé Indians clash with the United States Army.
American Indian Wars: Battle of the Big Hole: A small band of Nez Percé Indians clash with the United States Army.
1862
American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson…
American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeats Union forces under General John Pope.