1952
George Warrington, American businessman (died 2007)
George Warrington, American businessman (died 2007)
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1921
Billy Ward, American R&B singer-songwriter (died 2002)
Billy Ward, American R&B singer-songwriter (died 2002)
1950
Korean War: A North Korean attack was repelled by Allied forces at the Battle of Nam River.
Korean War: A North Korean attack was repelled by Allied forces at the Battle of Nam River.
1863
American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga began in northwestern Georgia and would end in the most significant…
American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga began in northwestern Georgia and would end in the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater.
1356
Hundred Years' War: English forces led by Edward the Black Prince decisively won the Battle of Poitiers and captured…
Hundred Years' War: English forces led by Edward the Black Prince decisively won the Battle of Poitiers and captured John II of France.
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.
1911
The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke.
The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke.
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.
1920
Irish War of Independence: British auxiliary police officers known as Black and Tans went on a rampage in Balbriggan,…
Irish War of Independence: British auxiliary police officers known as Black and Tans went on a rampage in Balbriggan, burning more than fifty homes and businesses and killing two people.
1792
The French Army achieved its first major victory of the War of the First Coalition at the Battle of Valmy.
The French Army achieved its first major victory of the War of the First Coalition at the Battle of Valmy.
1643
First English Civil War: The First Battle of Newbury was fought in Berkshire; Parliamentarian forces were allowed to…
First English Civil War: The First Battle of Newbury was fought in Berkshire; Parliamentarian forces were allowed to pass Royalist troops to retreat the next morning.
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.
1796
French Revolutionary Wars: Led by Napoleon, French forces defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Bassano in Veneto,…
French Revolutionary Wars: Led by Napoleon, French forces defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Bassano in Veneto, Italy.