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1870

Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering.

Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering.

1864

American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over…

American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over 50,000 troops engaged, it was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.

1862

American Civil War: Union troops under William Rosecrans defeat a Confederate force commanded by Sterling Price.

American Civil War: Union troops under William Rosecrans defeat a Confederate force commanded by Sterling Price.

2001

In an address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush declares a "war on…

In an address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush declares a "war on terror".

1965

Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

1920

Irish War of Independence: British police known as "Black and Tans" burn the town of Balbriggan and kill two local men…

Irish War of Independence: British police known as "Black and Tans" burn the town of Balbriggan and kill two local men in revenge for an IRA assassination.

1863

American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory.

American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory.

1854

Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma.

Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma.

1835

The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil.

The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil.

1746

The Treaty of Kerden concludes the Ottoman–Persian War (1743–1746).

The Treaty of Kerden concludes the Ottoman–Persian War (1743–1746).

1697

War of the Grand Alliance: A French warship commanded by Captain Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville defeats an English…

War of the Grand Alliance: A French warship commanded by Captain Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville defeats an English squadron at the Battle of Hudson's Bay.

1888

A British force repels an Egyptian force led by Ahmed Urabi in the battle of Qassasin during the Anglo-Egyptian War.

A British force repels an Egyptian force led by Ahmed Urabi in the battle of Qassasin during the Anglo-Egyptian War.

1844

The treaty of Tangier ends the Franco-Moroccan War, which Morroco lost, and forces it to recognise the French…

The treaty of Tangier ends the Franco-Moroccan War, which Morroco lost, and forces it to recognise the French possessions in Algeria.

1860

Second Opium War: An Anglo-French force defeats Chinese troops at the Battle of Palikao.

Second Opium War: An Anglo-French force defeats Chinese troops at the Battle of Palikao.

1814

War of 1812: British forces abandon their unsuccessful siege of Fort Erie.

War of 1812: British forces abandon their unsuccessful siege of Fort Erie.

1809

British Secretary of War Lord Castlereagh and Foreign Secretary George Canning meet in a duel on Putney Heath, with…

British Secretary of War Lord Castlereagh and Foreign Secretary George Canning meet in a duel on Putney Heath, with Castlereagh wounding Canning in the thigh.

1780

American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold gives the British the plans to West Point.

American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold gives the British the plans to West Point.

1435

The Treaty of Arras is promulgated, causing Burgundy to switch sides in the Hundred Years' War.

The Treaty of Arras is promulgated, causing Burgundy to switch sides in the Hundred Years' War.

1980

Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran–Iraq War.

Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran–Iraq War.

1965

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the United Nations calls for a…

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the United Nations calls for a ceasefire.