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1748

The War of the Austrian Succession ended with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.

The War of the Austrian Succession ended with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.

1956

The Soviet Union and Japan sign a Joint Declaration, officially ending the state of war between the two countries that…

The Soviet Union and Japan sign a Joint Declaration, officially ending the state of war between the two countries that had existed since August 1945.

1950

Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang ends in a United Nations victory. Hours later, the Chinese Army begins crossing…

Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang ends in a United Nations victory. Hours later, the Chinese Army begins crossing the border into Korea.

1912

Italo-Turkish War: Italy takes possession of what is now Libya from the Ottoman Empire.

Italo-Turkish War: Italy takes possession of what is now Libya from the Ottoman Empire.

1864

American Civil War: The Battle of Cedar Creek ends the last Confederate threat to Washington, DC.

American Civil War: The Battle of Cedar Creek ends the last Confederate threat to Washington, DC.

1864

American Civil War: Confederate agents based in Canada rob three banks in Saint Albans, Vermont.

American Civil War: Confederate agents based in Canada rob three banks in Saint Albans, Vermont.

1781

American Revolutionary War: The siege of Yorktown comes to an end.

American Revolutionary War: The siege of Yorktown comes to an end.

1466

The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the Second Treaty of Thorn.

The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the Second Treaty of Thorn.

1453

Hundred Years' War: Three months after the Battle of Castillon, England loses its last possessions in southern France.

Hundred Years' War: Three months after the Battle of Castillon, England loses its last possessions in southern France.

202 BC

Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca, leader of the…

Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca, leader of the army defending Carthage.[citation needed]

1718

Victor-François, 2nd duc de Broglie, French general and politician, French Secretary of State for War (died 1804)

Victor-François, 2nd duc de Broglie, French general and politician, French Secretary of State for War (died 1804)

1987

Iran–Iraq War: U.S. Navy forces destroyed two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf in response to an Iranian…

Iran–Iraq War: U.S. Navy forces destroyed two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf in response to an Iranian missile attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker three days earlier.

1943

World War II: Allied aircraft sank the German cargo ship Sinfra, killing mostly Italian POWs.

World War II: Allied aircraft sank the German cargo ship Sinfra, killing mostly Italian POWs.

1864

American Civil War: Despite incurring nearly twice as many casualties as the Confederates, the Union army emerged…

American Civil War: Despite incurring nearly twice as many casualties as the Confederates, the Union army emerged victorious at the Battle of Cedar Creek.

1781

American Revolutionary War: British forces led by Lord Cornwallis officially surrendered to Franco-American forces…

American Revolutionary War: British forces led by Lord Cornwallis officially surrendered to Franco-American forces under George Washington and the comte de Rochambeau, ending the Siege of Yorktown.

2017

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declare victory in the Raqqa campaign.

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declare victory in the Raqqa campaign.

1962

China launches simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line, igniting the Sino-Indian War.

China launches simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line, igniting the Sino-Indian War.

1947

Cold War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation into Communist infiltration of the…

Cold War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation into Communist infiltration of the Hollywood film industry, resulting in a blacklist that prevents some from working in th�

1944

World War II: The Soviet Red Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberate Belgrade.

World War II: The Soviet Red Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberate Belgrade.

1944

World War II: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes…

World War II: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes ashore during the Battle of Leyte.