1865
Stand Watie became the last Confederate general of the American Civil War to surrender to Union forces
Stand Watie became the last Confederate general of the American Civil War to surrender to Union forces.
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1797
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon signed the Armistice of Bologna, agreeing a ceasefire between France and the Papal
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon signed the Armistice of Bologna, agreeing a ceasefire between France and the Papal States.
1594
Anglo-Spanish War: During the Action of Faial, an English attempt to capture a Portuguese carrack, reputedly one of the
Anglo-Spanish War: During the Action of Faial, an English attempt to capture a Portuguese carrack, reputedly one of the richest ever to set sail from the Indies, caused it to explode with all the trea�
1266
War of Saint Sabas: In an action off Trapani, Sicily, a Venetian fleet captured all 27 opposing Genoese vessels
War of Saint Sabas: In an action off Trapani, Sicily, a Venetian fleet captured all 27 opposing Genoese vessels.
1812
Napoleonic Wars: Led by Napoleon, the French Grande Armée crossed the Neman, beginning their invasion of Russia
Napoleonic Wars: Led by Napoleon, the French Grande Armée crossed the Neman, beginning their invasion of Russia.
1340
Hundred Years' War: The English fleet commanded by Edward III almost completely destroyed the French fleet at the Battle
Hundred Years' War: The English fleet commanded by Edward III almost completely destroyed the French fleet at the Battle of Sluys.
1314
In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated Engli
In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated English troops under Edward II near Bannockburn, Scotland.
1950
The Korean War began with North Korean forces launching a pre-dawn raid over the 38th parallel into South Korea
The Korean War began with North Korean forces launching a pre-dawn raid over the 38th parallel into South Korea.
1658
Anglo-Spanish War: The largest battle ever fought on Jamaica, the three-day Battle of Rio Nuevo, began
Anglo-Spanish War: The largest battle ever fought on Jamaica, the three-day Battle of Rio Nuevo, began.
1740
War of Jenkins' Ear: Spanish troops stormed the British-held strategically crucial position of Fort Mose in Spanish Flor
War of Jenkins' Ear: Spanish troops stormed the British-held strategically crucial position of Fort Mose in Spanish Florida.
1869
The military phase of the Meiji Restoration in Japan was completed with an imperial victory in the Boshin War
The military phase of the Meiji Restoration in Japan was completed with an imperial victory in the Boshin War.
1864
American Civil War: General Sherman's frontal assault against the Confederate Army of Tennessee failed, but did not stop
American Civil War: General Sherman's frontal assault against the Confederate Army of Tennessee failed, but did not stop the Union army from advancing on Atlanta.
1800
War of the Second Coalition: French forces won a victory at the Battle of Neuburg, ending Austrian control over the Rive
War of the Second Coalition: French forces won a victory at the Battle of Neuburg, ending Austrian control over the River Danube.
1743
War of the Austrian Succession: In the last time that a British monarch led troops in battle, Allied forces commanded by
War of the Austrian Succession: In the last time that a British monarch led troops in battle, Allied forces commanded by George II (depicted) defeated the French army at Dettingen, Bavaria.
1963
Profumo affair: During the trial of Stephen Ward, Mandy Rice-Davies uttered the phrase "Well he would, wouldn't he?"
Profumo affair: During the trial of Stephen Ward, Mandy Rice-Davies uttered the phrase "Well he would, wouldn't he?"
1950
Korean War: South Korean forces began the Bodo League massacre, summarily executing tens of thousands of suspected North
Korean War: South Korean forces began the Bodo League massacre, summarily executing tens of thousands of suspected North Korean sympathizers.
1776
American Revolutionary War: The militia of the Province of South Carolina repelled a British attack on Charleston
American Revolutionary War: The militia of the Province of South Carolina repelled a British attack on Charleston.
1832
Black Hawk War: Three men working in a cornfield were attacked by Sauk Native Americans, resulting in two deaths
Black Hawk War: Three men working in a cornfield were attacked by Sauk Native Americans, resulting in two deaths.
1776
The first privateer battle of the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, was fought near Cape May,
The first privateer battle of the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, was fought near Cape May, New Jersey.
1598
Anglo-Spanish War: After a 15-day siege Spanish troops in San Juan, modern-day Puerto Rico, surrendered to an English fo
Anglo-Spanish War: After a 15-day siege Spanish troops in San Juan, modern-day Puerto Rico, surrendered to an English force under Sir George Clifford.