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.
1814
American Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge parts of Alabama and Georgia.
American Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge parts of Alabama and Georgia.
1610
The First Anglo-Powhatan War begins in colonial Virginia.
The First Anglo-Powhatan War begins in colonial Virginia.
1500
Ottoman–Venetian War (1499–1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia.
Ottoman–Venetian War (1499–1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia.
378
Gothic War: Battle of Adrianople: A large Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths. Valens is…
Gothic War: Battle of Adrianople: A large Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths. Valens is killed along with over half of his army.
48 BC
Caesar's Civil War: Battle of Pharsalus: Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt.
Caesar's Civil War: Battle of Pharsalus: Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt.
1877
Nez Perce War: Both the Nez Perce and the United States Army suffered numerous casualties at the Battle of the Big…
Nez Perce War: Both the Nez Perce and the United States Army suffered numerous casualties at the Battle of the Big Hole, which ended conclusively.
1862
American Civil War: Confederate troops counter-attacked and won the Battle of Cedar Mountain, after nearly being…
American Civil War: Confederate troops counter-attacked and won the Battle of Cedar Mountain, after nearly being driven from the field in the early part of the battle.
1961
Vietnam War: The U.S. Army begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20 million US gallons (76,000 m3) of…
Vietnam War: The U.S. Army begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20 million US gallons (76,000 m3) of defoliants and herbicides over rural areas of South Vietnam in an attempt to deprive�
1953
First Indochina War: The French Union withdraws its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh in central…
First Indochina War: The French Union withdraws its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh in central Vietnam.
1937
Spanish Civil War: The Regional Defence Council of Aragon is dissolved by the Second Spanish Republic.
Spanish Civil War: The Regional Defence Council of Aragon is dissolved by the Second Spanish Republic.
1905
Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.