1922
The final act of the Greco-Turkish War, the Great Fire of Smyrna, commences.
The final act of the Greco-Turkish War, the Great Fire of Smyrna, commences.
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1900
Filipino insurgents defeat a small American column in the Battle of Pulang Lupa, during the Philippine–American War.
Filipino insurgents defeat a small American column in the Battle of Pulang Lupa, during the Philippine–American War.
1882
Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought.
Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought.
1880
The Basuto Gun War breaks out after the Basuto launch a rebellion against the Cape Colony.
The Basuto Gun War breaks out after the Basuto launch a rebellion against the Cape Colony.
1862
American Civil War: Union soldiers find a copy of Robert E. Lee's battle plans in a field outside Frederick, Maryland.…
American Civil War: Union soldiers find a copy of Robert E. Lee's battle plans in a field outside Frederick, Maryland. It is the prelude to the Battle of Antietam.
1814
In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key…
In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key composes his poem "Defence of Fort McHenry", which is later set to music and becomes�
1812
War of 1812: A supply wagon sent to relieve Fort Harrison is ambushed in the Attack at the Narrows.
War of 1812: A supply wagon sent to relieve Fort Harrison is ambushed in the Attack at the Narrows.
1782
American Revolutionary War: Franco-Spanish troops launch the unsuccessful "grand assault" during the Great Siege of…
American Revolutionary War: Franco-Spanish troops launch the unsuccessful "grand assault" during the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
1645
Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Scottish Royalists are defeated by Covenanters at the Battle of Philiphaugh.
Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Scottish Royalists are defeated by Covenanters at the Battle of Philiphaugh.
1969
Shane Warne, Australian cricketer, coach, and sportscaster (died 2022)
Shane Warne, Australian cricketer, coach, and sportscaster (died 2022)
1917
Robert Ward, American soldier, composer, and educator (died 2013)
Robert Ward, American soldier, composer, and educator (died 2013)
1946
Amon Göth, Austrian captain and Nazi war criminal (born 1908)
Amon Göth, Austrian captain and Nazi war criminal (born 1908)
1814
War of 1812: Fort McHenry in Baltimore's Inner Harbor was attacked by British forces during the Battle of Baltimore,…
War of 1812: Fort McHenry in Baltimore's Inner Harbor was attacked by British forces during the Battle of Baltimore, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "Defence of Fort McHenry", later used as the l�
1759
French and Indian War: British forces won the Battle of the Plains of Abraham near Quebec City, despite General James…
French and Indian War: British forces won the Battle of the Plains of Abraham near Quebec City, despite General James Wolfe being mortally wounded.
1958
The first two German post-war rockets, designed by the German engineer Ernst Mohr, reach the upper atmosphere.
The first two German post-war rockets, designed by the German engineer Ernst Mohr, reach the upper atmosphere.
1862
American Civil War: The Battle of South Mountain, part of the Maryland Campaign, is fought.
American Civil War: The Battle of South Mountain, part of the Maryland Campaign, is fought.
1829
The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the Russo-Turkish War.
The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the Russo-Turkish War.
1812
Napoleonic Wars: The French Grande Armée enters Moscow. The Fire of Moscow begins as soon as Russian troops leave the…
Napoleonic Wars: The French Grande Armée enters Moscow. The Fire of Moscow begins as soon as Russian troops leave the city.
1808
Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais.
Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais.
1782
American Revolutionary War: Review of the French troops under General Rochambeau by General George Washington at…
American Revolutionary War: Review of the French troops under General Rochambeau by General George Washington at Verplanck's Point, New York.