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1944

World War II: The city of Ypres, Belgium is liberated by Allied forces.

World War II: The city of Ypres, Belgium is liberated by Allied forces.

1944

World War II: Soviet forces capture the city of Tartu, Estonia.

World War II: Soviet forces capture the city of Tartu, Estonia.

1936

Spanish Civil War: The Interprovincial Council of Asturias and León is established.

Spanish Civil War: The Interprovincial Council of Asturias and León is established.

1863

American Civil War: Confederate forces evacuate Battery Wagner and Morris Island in South Carolina.

American Civil War: Confederate forces evacuate Battery Wagner and Morris Island in South Carolina.

1861

American Civil War: Forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant bloodlessly capture Paducah, Kentucky, giving the…

American Civil War: Forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant bloodlessly capture Paducah, Kentucky, giving the Union control of the Tennessee River's mouth.

1781

American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting in a British victory.

American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting in a British victory.

1634

Thirty Years' War: In the Battle of Nördlingen, the Catholic Imperial army defeats Swedish and German Protestant forces.

Thirty Years' War: In the Battle of Nördlingen, the Catholic Imperial army defeats Swedish and German Protestant forces.

1965

During an Indo-Pakistani War, China announces that it will reinforce its troops on the Indian border.

During an Indo-Pakistani War, China announces that it will reinforce its troops on the Indian border.

1965

Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate…

Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula.

1945

World War II: Japanese forces on Wake Island, which they had held since December 1941, surrender to U.S. Marines.

World War II: Japanese forces on Wake Island, which they had held since December 1941, surrender to U.S. Marines.

1943

World War II: The German 17th Army begins its evacuation of the Kuban bridgehead (Taman Peninsula) in southern Russia…

World War II: The German 17th Army begins its evacuation of the Kuban bridgehead (Taman Peninsula) in southern Russia and moves across the Strait of Kerch to the Crimea.

1942

World War II: Japanese marines are forced to withdraw during the Battle of Milne Bay.

World War II: Japanese marines are forced to withdraw during the Battle of Milne Bay.

1940

World War II: The German Luftwaffe begins the Blitz, bombing London and other British cities for over 50 consecutive…

World War II: The German Luftwaffe begins the Blitz, bombing London and other British cities for over 50 consecutive nights.

1864

American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.

American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.

1863

American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.

American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.

1706

War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Turin ends, leading to the withdrawal of French forces from North Italy.

War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Turin ends, leading to the withdrawal of French forces from North Italy.

2017

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announce the beginning of the Deir ez-Zor campaign, with the…

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announce the beginning of the Deir ez-Zor campaign, with the stated aim of eliminating the Islamic State (IS) from all areas north and east of the�

1975

Gays in the military: US Air Force Tech Sergeant Leonard Matlovich, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, appears in…

Gays in the military: US Air Force Tech Sergeant Leonard Matlovich, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, appears in his Air Force uniform on the cover of Time magazine with the headline "I Am A Hom�

1943

World War II: The Armistice of Cassibile is proclaimed by radio. OB Süd immediately implements plans to disarm the…

World War II: The Armistice of Cassibile is proclaimed by radio. OB Süd immediately implements plans to disarm the Italian forces.

1941

World War II: German forces begin the Siege of Leningrad.

World War II: German forces begin the Siege of Leningrad.