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1756

The Seven Years' War begins when Great Britain declares war on France

The Seven Years' War begins when Great Britain declares war on France.

1848

Mexican–American War: Mexico ratifies the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo thus ending the war and ceding California, Nevada,

Mexican–American War: Mexico ratifies the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo thus ending the war and ceding California, Nevada, Utah and parts of four other modern-day U.S. states to the United States for US�

1846

Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States

Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States.

1977

Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is released in US theaters

Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is released in US theaters.

1900

Thousand Days' War: The Colombian Conservative Party turns the tide of war in their favor with victory against the Colom

Thousand Days' War: The Colombian Conservative Party turns the tide of war in their favor with victory against the Colombian Liberal Party in the Battle of Palonegro.

1754

French and Indian War: In the first engagement of the war, Virginia militia under the 22-year-old Lieutenant colonel Geo

French and Indian War: In the first engagement of the war, Virginia militia under the 22-year-old Lieutenant colonel George Washington defeat a French reconnaissance party in the Battle of Jumonville�

1902

Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa

Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa.

1676

Franco-Dutch War: France ensured the supremacy of its naval fleet for the remainder of the war with its victory in the B

Franco-Dutch War: France ensured the supremacy of its naval fleet for the remainder of the war with its victory in the Battle of Palermo.

1982

1982 Lebanon War: The war begins as forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Op

1982 Lebanon War: The war begins as forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Operation Peace for the Galilee, eventually reaching as far north as the capital B�

1813

War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the war, a British force of 700 under

War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the war, a British force of 700 under John Vincent defeats an American force twice its size under William Winder and�

1779

American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins

American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins.

1812

The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of

The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812.

2024

At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves…

�the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Royal N�

1879

Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war…

Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee.

1967

Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war.

Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war.

1977

Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War.

Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War.

1964

Vietnam War: At a rally in Saigon, South Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Khánh calls for expanding the war into North…

Vietnam War: At a rally in Saigon, South Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Khánh calls for expanding the war into North Vietnam.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: France declares war on Prussia.

Franco-Prussian War: France declares war on Prussia.

1861

American Civil War: First Battle of Bull Run: At Manassas Junction, Virginia, the first major battle of the war begins…

American Civil War: First Battle of Bull Run: At Manassas Junction, Virginia, the first major battle of the war begins and ends in a victory for the Confederate army.

1774

Russo-Turkish War (1768–74): Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca ending the war. It is the…

Russo-Turkish War (1768–74): Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca ending the war. It is the first time, that an Ottoman ruler surrendered territory largely populated by Musl�