1897
Mahdist War: Anglo-Egyptian soldiers clashed with Mahdist Sudanese rebels in the Battle of Abu Hamed.
Mahdist War: Anglo-Egyptian soldiers clashed with Mahdist Sudanese rebels in the Battle of Abu Hamed.
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1991
The Warsaw radio mast (pictured), then the tallest structure ever built, at 646.38 metres (2,120.7 ft), collapsed due…
The Warsaw radio mast (pictured), then the tallest structure ever built, at 646.38 metres (2,120.7 ft), collapsed due to an error in exchanging the guys on the highest telecommunications equipment of�
1919
The Third Anglo-Afghan War ended with the United Kingdom signing a treaty to recognise the independence of the Emirate…
The Third Anglo-Afghan War ended with the United Kingdom signing a treaty to recognise the independence of the Emirate of Afghanistan.
1877
Nez Perce War: Both the Nez Perce and the United States Army suffered numerous casualties at the Battle of the Big…
Nez Perce War: Both the Nez Perce and the United States Army suffered numerous casualties at the Battle of the Big Hole, which ended conclusively.
1862
American Civil War: Confederate troops counter-attacked and won the Battle of Cedar Mountain, after nearly being…
American Civil War: Confederate troops counter-attacked and won the Battle of Cedar Mountain, after nearly being driven from the field in the early part of the battle.
1953
First Indochina War: The French Union withdrew its forces from Operation Camargue against the Việt Minh in central…
First Indochina War: The French Union withdrew its forces from Operation Camargue against the Việt Minh in central modern-day Vietnam.
1861
American Civil War: The first major battle west of the Mississippi River, the Battle of Wilson's Creek, was fought.
American Civil War: The first major battle west of the Mississippi River, the Battle of Wilson's Creek, was fought.
1939
Leo Szilard penned a letter, signed by Albert Einstein and addressed to U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning…
�penned a letter, signed by Albert Einstein and addressed to U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning that Germany may develop atomic bombs, leading to the establishment of the Manhattan Project.
1975
The Timorese Democratic Union launched a coup in Portuguese Timor, starting the East Timorese civil war.
The Timorese Democratic Union launched a coup in Portuguese Timor, starting the East Timorese civil war.
1762
Anglo-Spanish War: The United Kingdom captured Havana after a five-week siege, holding it until the Treaty of Paris…
Anglo-Spanish War: The United Kingdom captured Havana after a five-week siege, holding it until the Treaty of Paris the following year.
1704
War of the Spanish Succession: The Duke of Marlborough led Allied forces to a crucial victory at the Battle of Blenheim.
War of the Spanish Succession: The Duke of Marlborough led Allied forces to a crucial victory at the Battle of Blenheim.
1264
War of Saint Sabas: A Genoese fleet captured or sank most of the ships of a Venetian trade convoy off the Albanian…
War of Saint Sabas: A Genoese fleet captured or sank most of the ships of a Venetian trade convoy off the Albanian coast.
1812
War of 1812: Potawatomi warriors ambushed a United States Army convoy after it had evacuated Fort Dearborn (site…
War of 1812: Potawatomi warriors ambushed a United States Army convoy after it had evacuated Fort Dearborn (site pictured), in present-day Chicago, and razed the fort.
1461
Byzantine–Ottoman wars: The Empire of Trebizond, the longest-surviving Byzantine successor state, was conquered by…
Byzantine–Ottoman wars: The Empire of Trebizond, the longest-surviving Byzantine successor state, was conquered by Ottoman forces following a month-long siege.
1920
The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the Polish–Soviet War, concluded with a…
The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the Polish–Soviet War, concluded with a Polish victory.
1900
Second Boer War: A 10,000-strong column of soldiers led by Lord Kitchener broke a 13-day siege of a small garrison.
Second Boer War: A 10,000-strong column of soldiers led by Lord Kitchener broke a 13-day siege of a small garrison.
1777
American Revolutionary War: American forces routed British and German troops at the Battle of Bennington in…
American Revolutionary War: American forces routed British and German troops at the Battle of Bennington in Walloomsac, New York.
1513
War of the League of Cambrai: English and Imperial forces defeated French cavalry, forcing them to retreat.
War of the League of Cambrai: English and Imperial forces defeated French cavalry, forcing them to retreat.
1676
Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of Halmstad.
Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of Halmstad.
986
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: The Bulgarians defeated Byzantine forces at the battle of the Gates of Trajan near…
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: The Bulgarians defeated Byzantine forces at the battle of the Gates of Trajan near present-day Ihtiman, with Emperor Basil II barely escaping.