1942
Brazil declares war on Germany, Japan and Italy.
Brazil declares war on Germany, Japan and Italy.
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1922
Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead in an ambush during the Irish Civil War.
Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead in an ambush during the Irish Civil War.
1642
Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the English Civil War.
Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the English Civil War.
1153
Crusader–Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and…
Crusader–Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and Hospitallers led by King Baldwin III of Jerusalem.
1818
Warren Hastings, English lawyer and politician, 1st Governor-General of Bengal (born 1732)
Warren Hastings, English lawyer and politician, 1st Governor-General of Bengal (born 1732)
1532
William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury (born 1450)
William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury (born 1450)
1777
American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold used a ruse to convince the British that a much larger force was arriving,…
American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold used a ruse to convince the British that a much larger force was arriving, causing them to abandon the siege of Fort Stanwix (reconstructed fort pictured).
1711
Queen Anne's War: A British attempt to attack Quebec failed when eight ships wrecked on the St. Lawrence River.
Queen Anne's War: A British attempt to attack Quebec failed when eight ships wrecked on the St. Lawrence River.
1642
King Charles I raised the royal standard at Nottingham, marking the beginning of the First English Civil War.
King Charles I raised the royal standard at Nottingham, marking the beginning of the First English Civil War.
1958
Chinese Civil War: The Second Taiwan Strait Crisis begins with the People's Liberation Army's bombardment of Quemoy.
Chinese Civil War: The Second Taiwan Strait Crisis begins with the People's Liberation Army's bombardment of Quemoy.
1866
The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague.
The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague.
1864
American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate dominance of all ports on…
American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate dominance of all ports on the Gulf of Mexico except Galveston, Texas.
1839
The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China.
The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China.
1775
American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating…
American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open and avowed rebellion.
1595
Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army in the Battle of Călugăreni and…
Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army in the Battle of Călugăreni and achieves a tactical victory.
1572
French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day…
French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre.
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The memorial day for the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis(the August 23 shelling war) ( Taiwan)
The memorial day for the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis(the August 23 shelling war) ( Taiwan)
1305
William Wallace, a leader of Scottish resistance against England during the Wars of Scottish Independence, was hanged,…
William Wallace, a leader of Scottish resistance against England during the Wars of Scottish Independence, was hanged, drawn and quartered.
1989
Colombian drug barons declare "total war" on the Colombian government.
Colombian drug barons declare "total war" on the Colombian government.
1970
Vietnam War protesters bomb Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, leading to an international manhunt…
Vietnam War protesters bomb Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, leading to an international manhunt for the perpetrators.