1913
President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913.
President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913.
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1903
The Philippine–American War is officially concluded.
The Philippine–American War is officially concluded.
1863
American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces…
American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant after 47 days of siege, contributing to the Union capture of th�
1863
American Civil War: Union forces repulse a Confederate army at the Battle of Helena in Arkansas. The battle thwarts a…
American Civil War: Union forces repulse a Confederate army at the Battle of Helena in Arkansas. The battle thwarts a Rebel attempt to relieve pressure on the besieged city of Vicksburg, and paves the�
1863
American Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg: The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee withdraws…
American Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg: The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signaling an end to his�
1778
American Revolutionary War: US forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia during the Illinois campaign.
American Revolutionary War: US forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia during the Illinois campaign.
1333
Genkō War: Forces loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo seize Tōshō-ji during the Siege of Kamakura. Hōjō Takatoki and other…
Genkō War: Forces loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo seize Tōshō-ji during the Siege of Kamakura. Hōjō Takatoki and other members of the Hōjō clan commit suicide, ending the rule of the Kamakura shogunate.
1918
World War I: Allied forces led by the Australian general John Monash won the Battle of Hamel, demonstrating the…
World War I: Allied forces led by the Australian general John Monash won the Battle of Hamel, demonstrating the effectiveness of combined-arms techniques in trench warfare.
1863
American Civil War: Confederate forces failed in an attempt to recapture the Union-occupied Helena, Arkansas.
American Civil War: Confederate forces failed in an attempt to recapture the Union-occupied Helena, Arkansas.
1997
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil MP A. Thangathurai is shot dead at Sri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College in…
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil MP A. Thangathurai is shot dead at Sri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College in Trincomalee.
1962
The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.
The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.
1943
World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943).
World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943).
1943
World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as…
World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as Operation Citadel.
1941
World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river.
World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river.
1940
World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom.
World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom.
1814
War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa,…
War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa, Ontario.
1813
War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York commence.
War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York commence.
1879
Dwight F. Davis, American tennis player and politician, 49th United States Secretary of War (died 1945)
Dwight F. Davis, American tennis player and politician, 49th United States Secretary of War (died 1945)
1944
Second World War: Canadian troops defeated the last German counterattacks against Carpiquet, Normandy, France.
Second World War: Canadian troops defeated the last German counterattacks against Carpiquet, Normandy, France.
2006
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.