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1912

First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje.

First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje.

1813

War of 1812: A combined force of British regulars, Canadian militia and Mohawks defeat the United States Army in the…

War of 1812: A combined force of British regulars, Canadian militia and Mohawks defeat the United States Army in the Battle of the Chateauguay.

1597

Imjin War: Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin routs the Japanese Navy of 300 ships with only 13 ships at the Battle of…

Imjin War: Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin routs the Japanese Navy of 300 ships with only 13 ships at the Battle of Myeongnyang.

1341

The Byzantine civil war of 1341–1347 formally begins with the proclamation of John VI Kantakouzenos as Byzantine…

The Byzantine civil war of 1341–1347 formally begins with the proclamation of John VI Kantakouzenos as Byzantine Emperor.

1988

Cold War: Ronald Reagan suspends construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow due to Soviet listening devices in the…

Cold War: Ronald Reagan suspends construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow due to Soviet listening devices in the building structure.

1981

Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden.

Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden.

1962

By refusing to agree to the firing of a nuclear torpedo at a US warship, Vasily Arkhipov averts nuclear war.

By refusing to agree to the firing of a nuclear torpedo at a US warship, Vasily Arkhipov averts nuclear war.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz along with…

Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz along with 140,000 French soldiers.

1864

American Civil War: Union General Benjamin Butler launches an attack during the Siege of Petersburg with the Battle of…

American Civil War: Union General Benjamin Butler launches an attack during the Siege of Petersburg with the Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road, but is repulsed by the next day.

1863

American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat Confederate forces in the Battle of Brown's…

American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat Confederate forces in the Battle of Brown's Ferry, opening up a supply line to the besieged city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

1644

Second Battle of Newbury in the English Civil War.

Second Battle of Newbury in the English Civil War.

1864

American Civil War: In East Tennessee, Union forces under General Alvan C. Gillem route Confederate troops under…

American Civil War: In East Tennessee, Union forces under General Alvan C. Gillem route Confederate troops under General John C. Vaughn during the Battle of Morristown.

1776

American Revolutionary War: British troops under General William Howe attack General George Washington's Continental…

American Revolutionary War: British troops under General William Howe attack General George Washington's Continental Army and capture Chatterton Hill in the Battle of White Plains during the New York�

1640

The Treaty of Ripon is signed, ending the hostilities of the Second Bishops' War.

The Treaty of Ripon is signed, ending the hostilities of the Second Bishops' War.

1628

French Wars of Religion: The Siege of La Rochelle ends with the surrender of the Huguenots after fourteen months.

French Wars of Religion: The Siege of La Rochelle ends with the surrender of the Huguenots after fourteen months.

1531

Abyssinian–Adal war: The Adal Sultanate seizes southern Ethiopia.

Abyssinian–Adal war: The Adal Sultanate seizes southern Ethiopia.

1516

Second Ottoman–Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards Egypt at the Battle of Yaunis Khan.

Second Ottoman–Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards Egypt at the Battle of Yaunis Khan.

1888

The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and…

The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and peace.

1658

Second Northern War: Naval forces of the Dutch Republic defeat the Swedes in the Battle of the Sound.

Second Northern War: Naval forces of the Dutch Republic defeat the Swedes in the Battle of the Sound.

1980

El Salvador and Honduras agree to put the border dispute fought over in 1969's Football War before the International…

El Salvador and Honduras agree to put the border dispute fought over in 1969's Football War before the International Court of Justice.