1970
Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau invokes the War Measures Act during the October Crisis.
Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau invokes the War Measures Act during the October Crisis.
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1949
The Greek Communist Party announces a "temporary cease-fire", thus ending the Greek Civil War.
The Greek Communist Party announces a "temporary cease-fire", thus ending the Greek Civil War.
1859
Origins of the American Civil War: Abolitionist John Brown and his supporters launch a raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia…
Origins of the American Civil War: Abolitionist John Brown and his supporters launch a raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia).
1780
American Revolutionary War: The British-led Royalton raid is the last Native American raid on New England.
American Revolutionary War: The British-led Royalton raid is the last Native American raid on New England.
2023
An explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza kills hundreds of Palestinians during the Gaza war.
An explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza kills hundreds of Palestinians during the Gaza war.
2017
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last foothold of the Islamic State of Iraq and the…
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last foothold of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Raqqa, marking the end of the Battle of Raqqa.
1973
OPEC imposes an oil embargo against countries they deem to have helped Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
OPEC imposes an oil embargo against countries they deem to have helped Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
1781
American Revolutionary War: British General Charles, Earl Cornwallis surrenders at the Siege of Yorktown.
American Revolutionary War: British General Charles, Earl Cornwallis surrenders at the Siege of Yorktown.
1777
American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York.
American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York.
1713
Great Northern War: Russia defeats Sweden in the Battle of Kostianvirta in Pälkäne.
Great Northern War: Russia defeats Sweden in the Battle of Kostianvirta in Pälkäne.
1919
Violet Milstead, Canadian World War II aviator and bush pilot (died 2014)
Violet Milstead, Canadian World War II aviator and bush pilot (died 2014)
1882
Haritina Korotkevich, Russian war heroine (died 1904)
Haritina Korotkevich, Russian war heroine (died 1904)
1346
Hundred Years' War: Under the terms of Scotland's Auld Alliance with France, King David II of Scotland (pictured) was…
Hundred Years' War: Under the terms of Scotland's Auld Alliance with France, King David II of Scotland (pictured) was captured at the Battle of Neville's Cross following his invasion of England.
1944
World War II: Soviet Union begins the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi Germany.
World War II: Soviet Union begins the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi Germany.
1944
World War II: The state funeral of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel takes place in Ulm, Germany.
World War II: The state funeral of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel takes place in Ulm, Germany.
1860
The Second Opium War finally ends at the Convention of Peking with the ratification of the Treaty of Tientsin, an…
The Second Opium War finally ends at the Convention of Peking with the ratification of the Treaty of Tientsin, an unequal treaty.
1779
American Revolutionary War: The Franco-American Siege of Savannah is lifted.
American Revolutionary War: The Franco-American Siege of Savannah is lifted.
1775
American Revolutionary War: The Burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine).
American Revolutionary War: The Burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine).
1748
Signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian Succession.
Signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian Succession.