1863
American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins.
American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins.
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1862
American Civil War: The Battle of Malvern Hill takes place. It is the last of the Seven Days Battles, part of George…
American Civil War: The Battle of Malvern Hill takes place. It is the last of the Seven Days Battles, part of George B. McClellan's Peninsula Campaign.
1690
War of the Grand Alliance: Marshal de Luxembourg triumphs over an Anglo-Dutch army at the battle of Fleurus.
War of the Grand Alliance: Marshal de Luxembourg triumphs over an Anglo-Dutch army at the battle of Fleurus.
1863
American Civil War: On the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg - the Battle of Little Round Top takes place and…
American Civil War: On the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg - the Battle of Little Round Top takes place and results in a Union victory after the Confederate troops unsuccessfully try to assault�
1988
United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people…
United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard.
1866
Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs.
Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs.
1863
American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge.
American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge.
1814
War of 1812: American forces capture Fort Erie from British troops in Upper Canada.
War of 1812: American forces capture Fort Erie from British troops in Upper Canada.
1778
American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360 Patriot soldiers during the Battle of…
American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360 Patriot soldiers during the Battle of Wyoming.
1775
American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.
American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1754
French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces.
French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces.
1951
Cold War: A court in Czechoslovakia sentences American journalist William N. Oatis to ten years in prison on charges…
Cold War: A court in Czechoslovakia sentences American journalist William N. Oatis to ten years in prison on charges of espionage.
1913
President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913.
President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913.
1903
The Philippine–American War is officially concluded.
The Philippine–American War is officially concluded.
1863
American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces…
American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant after 47 days of siege, contributing to the Union capture of th�
1863
American Civil War: Union forces repulse a Confederate army at the Battle of Helena in Arkansas. The battle thwarts a…
American Civil War: Union forces repulse a Confederate army at the Battle of Helena in Arkansas. The battle thwarts a Rebel attempt to relieve pressure on the besieged city of Vicksburg, and paves the�
1863
American Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg: The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee withdraws…
American Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg: The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signaling an end to his�