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Byzantine–Norman wars: Italo-Normans begin a nearly-three-year siege of Bari.

Byzantine–Norman wars: Italo-Normans begin a nearly-three-year siege of Bari.

1990

Gulf War: The United Nations Security Council orders a global trade embargo against Iraq in response to Iraq's…

Gulf War: The United Nations Security Council orders a global trade embargo against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: The Battle of Spicheren is fought, resulting in a German victory.

Franco-Prussian War: The Battle of Spicheren is fought, resulting in a German victory.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: The Battle of Wörth results in a decisive German victory.

Franco-Prussian War: The Battle of Wörth results in a decisive German victory.

1862

American Civil War: The Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas is scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering…

American Civil War: The Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas is scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering catastrophic engine failure near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

1824

Peruvian War of Independence: Patriot forces led by Simón Bolívar defeat the Spanish Royalist army in the Battle of…

Peruvian War of Independence: Patriot forces led by Simón Bolívar defeat the Spanish Royalist army in the Battle of Junín.

1777

American Revolutionary War: The bloody Battle of Oriskany prevents American relief of the Siege of Fort Stanwix.

American Revolutionary War: The bloody Battle of Oriskany prevents American relief of the Siege of Fort Stanwix.

2008

The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.

The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.

1990

First American soldiers arrive in Saudi Arabia as part of the Gulf War.

First American soldiers arrive in Saudi Arabia as part of the Gulf War.

1987

Cold War: Lynne Cox becomes the first person to swim from the United States to the Soviet Union, crossing the Bering…

Cold War: Lynne Cox becomes the first person to swim from the United States to the Soviet Union, crossing the Bering Strait from Little Diomede Island in Alaska to Big Diomede in the Soviet Union.

1789

The United States Department of War is established.

The United States Department of War is established.

1743

The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741–1743 Russo-Swedish War.

The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741–1743 Russo-Swedish War.

610

Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628: Sassanid troops under general Shahrbaraz conquer the town of Zenobia.

Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628: Sassanid troops under general Shahrbaraz conquer the town of Zenobia.

2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executes a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's residence in…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executes a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida.

1991

The Warsaw radio mast, then the tallest construction ever built, collapses.

The Warsaw radio mast, then the tallest construction ever built, collapses.

1990

Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.

Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.

1863

American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of…

American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt).

1588

Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The naval engagement ends, ending the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade…

Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The naval engagement ends, ending the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade England.

1944

The United States Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council release posters featuring Smokey Bear for the…

The United States Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council release posters featuring Smokey Bear for the first time.

1877

American Indian Wars: Battle of the Big Hole: A small band of Nez Percé Indians clash with the United States Army.

American Indian Wars: Battle of the Big Hole: A small band of Nez Percé Indians clash with the United States Army.