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2022

Russo-Ukrainian war: Russia claimed full control of Mariupol after a nearly three-month siege

Russo-Ukrainian war: Russia claimed full control of Mariupol after a nearly three-month siege.

1994

The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out

The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out.

1982

Falklands War: A British amphibious assault during Operation Sutton leads to the Battle of San Carlos

Falklands War: A British amphibious assault during Operation Sutton leads to the Battle of San Carlos.

1966

The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland

The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland.

1939

The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

1917

The Imperial War Graves Commission is established through royal charter to mark, record, and maintain the graves and pla

The Imperial War Graves Commission is established through royal charter to mark, record, and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of the British Empire's military forces.

1879

War of the Pacific: Two Chilean ships blocking the harbor of Iquique (then belonging to Peru) battle two Peruvian vessel

War of the Pacific: Two Chilean ships blocking the harbor of Iquique (then belonging to Peru) battle two Peruvian vessels in the Battle of Iquique.

1864

Russia declares an end to the Russo-Circassian War and many Circassians are forced into exile

Russia declares an end to the Russo-Circassian War and many Circassians are forced into exile. The day is designated the Circassian Day of Mourning.

1864

American Civil War: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House ends

American Civil War: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House ends.

1863

American Civil War: The Union Army succeeds in closing off the last escape route from Port Hudson, Louisiana, in prepara

American Civil War: The Union Army succeeds in closing off the last escape route from Port Hudson, Louisiana, in preparation for the coming siege.

1758

Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War

Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.

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Christian feast day: Saints of the Cristero War, including Christopher Magallanes

Christian feast day: Saints of the Cristero War, including Christopher Magallanes

1917

The Imperial War Graves Commission was established by royal charter to mark, record and maintain the graves and places o

The Imperial War Graves Commission was established by royal charter to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of British Empire military forces.

1864

American Civil War: The inconclusive Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia ended with combined Union and Confed

American Civil War: The inconclusive Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia ended with combined Union and Confederate casualties totaling around 31,000.

1947

Cold War: The Truman Doctrine goes into effect, aiding Turkey and Greece

Cold War: The Truman Doctrine goes into effect, aiding Turkey and Greece.

1942

Mexico enters the Second World War on the side of the Allies

Mexico enters the Second World War on the side of the Allies.

1941

During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah

During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah.

1939

World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel

World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel.

1864

American Civil War: After ten weeks, the Union Army's Red River Campaign ends in failure

American Civil War: After ten weeks, the Union Army's Red River Campaign ends in failure.

1863

American Civil War: Union forces begin the Siege of Port Hudson which lasts 48 days, the longest siege in U

American Civil War: Union forces begin the Siege of Port Hudson which lasts 48 days, the longest siege in U.S. military history.