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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.

1932

The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.

The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.

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.

1812

French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, is fought near Moscow…

French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, is fought near Moscow and results in a French victory.

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.

1956

Diane Warren, American songwriter

Diane Warren, American songwriter

1926

Ed Warren, American paranormal investigator and author (died 2006)

Ed Warren, American paranormal investigator and author (died 2006)

1893

Leslie Hore-Belisha, English politician, Secretary of State for War (died 1957)

Leslie Hore-Belisha, English politician, Secretary of State for War (died 1957)

1395

Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (died 1427)

Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (died 1427)

2023

Wanda Janicka, Polish architect, participant in the Warsaw Uprising (born 1923)

Wanda Janicka, Polish architect, participant in the Warsaw Uprising (born 1923)

2003

Warren Zevon, American singer-songwriter (born 1947)

Warren Zevon, American singer-songwriter (born 1947)

1983

Tamurbek Dawletschin, Tatar author and prisoner of war (born 1904)

Tamurbek Dawletschin, Tatar author and prisoner of war (born 1904)

1778

Anglo-French War: Having established an alliance with the United States, France invaded the Caribbean island of…

Anglo-French War: Having established an alliance with the United States, France invaded the Caribbean island of Dominica and captured its British fort.

1642

First English Civil War: Royalist and Parliamentarian forces clashed in the Battle of Babylon Hill, after which both…

First English Civil War: Royalist and Parliamentarian forces clashed in the Battle of Babylon Hill, after which both sides claimed victory.

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…

�ch 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 Homosexual". He is given a general disch�

1925

Rif War: Spanish forces including troops from the Foreign Legion under Colonel Francisco Franco landing at Al Hoceima,…

Rif War: Spanish forces including troops from the Foreign Legion under Colonel Francisco Franco landing at Al Hoceima, Morocco.

1863

American Civil War: In the Second Battle of Sabine Pass, a small Confederate force thwarts a Union invasion of Texas.

American Civil War: In the Second Battle of Sabine Pass, a small Confederate force thwarts a Union invasion of Texas.