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2011
First Libyan Civil War: Muammar Gaddafi, the deposed Libyan leader, was captured by rebel forces during the Battle of…
First Libyan Civil War: Muammar Gaddafi, the deposed Libyan leader, was captured by rebel forces during the Battle of Sirte, and was killed shortly thereafter.
1862
American Civil War: The Battle of Perryville was fought west of Perryville, Kentucky.
American Civil War: The Battle of Perryville was fought west of Perryville, Kentucky.
166
Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus celebrate a triumph in Rome for the successful completion of their war…
Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus celebrate a triumph in Rome for the successful completion of their war with the Partians.
1912
The Kingdom of Italy and the Ottoman Empire sign the treaty of Ouchy, by which the Italo-Turkish War is ended and the…
The Kingdom of Italy and the Ottoman Empire sign the treaty of Ouchy, by which the Italo-Turkish War is ended and the Ottomans loose Libya to Italy.
1345
Hundred Years' War: The English victory at the Battle of Auberoche marked a change in the military balance of power in…
Hundred Years' War: The English victory at the Battle of Auberoche marked a change in the military balance of power in Aquitaine, with the subsequent collapse of the French position.
2011
Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by…
Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year.
1967
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam organizes a march of fifty thousand people from the…
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam organizes a march of fifty thousand people from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon.
1950
Korean War: Heavy fighting begins between British and Australian forces and North Koreans during the Battle of Yongju.
Korean War: Heavy fighting begins between British and Australian forces and North Koreans during the Battle of Yongju.
1921
President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president against lynching in the Deep South.
President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president against lynching in the Deep South.
1912
First Balkan War: The Greek navy completes the capture of the island of Lemnos for use as a forward base against the…
First Balkan War: The Greek navy completes the capture of the island of Lemnos for use as a forward base against the Dardanelles.
1854
Florence Nightingale and a staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War.
Florence Nightingale and a staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War.
1805
Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral…
Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve in the Battle of Trafalgar.
1947
The first Kashmir war begins after Pakistani forces invade Kashmir, allegedly to suppress a tribal rebellion.
The first Kashmir war begins after Pakistani forces invade Kashmir, allegedly to suppress a tribal rebellion.
1790
Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign.
Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign.
1777
American Revolutionary War: American defenders of Fort Mercer on the Delaware River repulse repeated Hessian attacks…
American Revolutionary War: American defenders of Fort Mercer on the Delaware River repulse repeated Hessian attacks in the Battle of Red Bank.
1739
The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira.
The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira.
1721
The Russian Empire is proclaimed by Tsar Peter I after the Swedish defeat in the Great Northern War.
The Russian Empire is proclaimed by Tsar Peter I after the Swedish defeat in the Great Northern War.
2017
War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi.
War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi.