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1869

Mary Ward, Irish astronomer and entomologist (born 1827)

Mary Ward, Irish astronomer and entomologist (born 1827)

1814

War of 1812: American militia forces repelled a British force at the Battle of Caulk's Field, killing 41 people…

War of 1812: American militia forces repelled a British force at the Battle of Caulk's Field, killing 41 people including Captain Peter Parker of the Royal Navy.

2008

Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.

Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.

1983

Cold War: Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by a Soviet jet fighter after the commercial aircraft strayed into…

Cold War: Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by a Soviet jet fighter after the commercial aircraft strayed into Soviet airspace, killing all 269 on board, including Congressman Lawrence McDonald�

1967

Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against…

Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against Israel".

1880

The army of Mohammad Ayub Khan is routed by the British at the Battle of Kandahar, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

The army of Mohammad Ayub Khan is routed by the British at the Battle of Kandahar, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: The Battle of Sedan is fought, resulting in a decisive Prussian victory.

Franco-Prussian War: The Battle of Sedan is fought, resulting in a decisive Prussian victory.

1864

American Civil War: The Battle of Jonesborough, alongside the overall Atlanta campaign, culminates in a Union victory…

American Civil War: The Battle of Jonesborough, alongside the overall Atlanta campaign, culminates in a Union victory for General William T. Sherman as Confederate General John Bell Hood orders the ev�

1862

American Civil War: Confederate forces under General Stonewall Jackson inflict heavy casualties in the Battle of…

American Civil War: Confederate forces under General Stonewall Jackson inflict heavy casualties in the Battle of Chantilly during the Union withdrawal from the Northern Virginia campaign.

1645

English Civil War. Scottish Covenanter forces abandon their month-long Siege of Hereford, a Cavalier stronghold, on…

English Civil War. Scottish Covenanter forces abandon their month-long Siege of Hereford, a Cavalier stronghold, on news of Royalist victories in Scotland.

2006

Warren Mitofsky, American journalist (born 1934)

Warren Mitofsky, American journalist (born 1934)

1862

American Civil War: Confederate forces attacked retreating troops (map shown) of the Union army during a rainstorm in…

American Civil War: Confederate forces attacked retreating troops (map shown) of the Union army during a rainstorm in Chantilly, Virginia, but the battle ended inconclusively.

1985

Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politicians and former MPs M. Alalasundaram and V. Dharmalingam are shot dead.

Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politicians and former MPs M. Alalasundaram and V. Dharmalingam are shot dead.

1968

Operation OAU begins during the Nigerian Civil War.

Operation OAU begins during the Nigerian Civil War.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: Battle of Sedan: Prussian forces take Napoleon III of France and 100,000 of his soldiers prisoner.

Franco-Prussian War: Battle of Sedan: Prussian forces take Napoleon III of France and 100,000 of his soldiers prisoner.

1864

American Civil War: Union forces enter Atlanta as the city surrenders, ending the Atlanta campaign as a victory for…

American Civil War: Union forces enter Atlanta as the city surrenders, ending the Atlanta campaign as a victory for General William T. Sherman.

1862

American Civil War: United States President Abraham Lincoln reluctantly restores Union General George B. McClellan to…

American Civil War: United States President Abraham Lincoln reluctantly restores Union General George B. McClellan to full command after General John Pope's disastrous defeat at the Second Battle of B�

1807

Napoleonic Wars: The British Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark…

Napoleonic Wars: The British Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark from surrendering its fleet to Napoleon.

1649

The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.

The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.

31 BC

Final War of the Roman Republic: Battle of Actium: Off the western coast of Greece, forces of Octavian defeat troops…

Final War of the Roman Republic: Battle of Actium: Off the western coast of Greece, forces of Octavian defeat troops under Mark Antony and Cleopatra.