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1877

Russo-Turkish War: The Russian Empire declares war on the Ottoman Empire

Russo-Turkish War: The Russian Empire declares war on the Ottoman Empire.

1898

Spanish–American War: The United States Congress declares that a state of war between the U

Spanish–American War: The United States Congress declares that a state of war between the U.S. and Spain has existed since April 21, when an American naval blockade of the Spanish colony of Cuba began�

1757

The end of Konbaung–Hanthawaddy War, and the end of Burmese Civil War (1740–1757)

The end of Konbaung–Hanthawaddy War, and the end of Burmese Civil War (1740–1757).

1801

First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America

First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.

1846

Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the Amer

Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the American annexation of the Republic of Texas and a Mexican military incursion.

1779

War of the Bavarian Succession: Russian and French mediators at the Congress of Teschen negotiate an end to the war

War of the Bavarian Succession: Russian and French mediators at the Congress of Teschen negotiate an end to the war. In the agreement Austria receives the part of its territory that was taken from it�

1756

Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France

Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France.

1756

The Seven Years' War begins when Great Britain declares war on France

The Seven Years' War begins when Great Britain declares war on France.

1848

Mexican–American War: Mexico ratifies the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo thus ending the war and ceding California, Nevada,

Mexican–American War: Mexico ratifies the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo thus ending the war and ceding California, Nevada, Utah and parts of four other modern-day U.S. states to the United States for US�

1846

Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States

Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States.

1977

Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is released in US theaters

Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is released in US theaters.

1900

Thousand Days' War: The Colombian Conservative Party turns the tide of war in their favor with victory against the Colom

Thousand Days' War: The Colombian Conservative Party turns the tide of war in their favor with victory against the Colombian Liberal Party in the Battle of Palonegro.

1754

French and Indian War: In the first engagement of the war, Virginia militia under the 22-year-old Lieutenant colonel Geo

French and Indian War: In the first engagement of the war, Virginia militia under the 22-year-old Lieutenant colonel George Washington defeat a French reconnaissance party in the Battle of Jumonville�

1902

Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa

Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa.

1676

Franco-Dutch War: France ensured the supremacy of its naval fleet for the remainder of the war with its victory in the B

Franco-Dutch War: France ensured the supremacy of its naval fleet for the remainder of the war with its victory in the Battle of Palermo.

1982

1982 Lebanon War: The war begins as forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Op

1982 Lebanon War: The war begins as forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Operation Peace for the Galilee, eventually reaching as far north as the capital B�

1813

War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the war, a British force of 700 under

War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the war, a British force of 700 under John Vincent defeats an American force twice its size under William Winder and�

1779

American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins

American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins.

1812

The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of

The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812.

1964

Jerrie Mock completes the first around-the-world airplane flight by a woman

Jerrie Mock completes the first around-the-world airplane flight by a woman. Her solo flight in the Spirit of Columbus, which took 29 1/2 days, took off and landed at the Port Columbus International A�