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In the aftermath of the bombing of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo War, the NATO-led Kosovo Force entered Kosovo with a mandat
In the aftermath of the bombing of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo War, the NATO-led Kosovo Force entered Kosovo with a mandate of establishing a secure environment in the territory.
Cold War: During a speech at the Brandenburg Gate by the Berlin Wall, US president Ronald Reagan challenged Soviet leade
Cold War: During a speech at the Brandenburg Gate by the Berlin Wall, US president Ronald Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall!" (speech featured).
Israel initiates air strikes against Iran, initiating the Twelve Day War
Israel initiates air strikes against Iran, initiating the Twelve Day War.
Battles of Tumbledown and Wireless Ridge, during the Falklands War
Battles of Tumbledown and Wireless Ridge, during the Falklands War.
Vietnam War: The New York Times begins publication of the Pentagon Papers
Vietnam War: The New York Times begins publication of the Pentagon Papers.
American Revolutionary War: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, in order to h
American Revolutionary War: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, in order to help the Continental Congress to train its army.
Leah Ward Sears, German-American lawyer and jurist
Leah Ward Sears, German-American lawyer and jurist
Henry Grace à Dieu, the largest warship ever built at the time, was launched from Woolwich Dockyard, England
Henry Grace à Dieu, the largest warship ever built at the time, was launched from Woolwich Dockyard, England.
Falklands War: Argentine forces in the capital Stanley conditionally surrender to British forces
Falklands War: Argentine forces in the capital Stanley conditionally surrender to British forces.
American Civil War: Second Battle of Winchester: A Union garrison is defeated by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Sh
American Civil War: Second Battle of Winchester: A Union garrison is defeated by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley town of Winchester, Virginia.
Second Assault on the Confederate works at the Siege of Port Hudson during the American Civil War
Second Assault on the Confederate works at the Siege of Port Hudson during the American Civil War.
American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the Un
American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Armed Forces.
Franco-Spanish War: Turenne and the French army win a decisive victory over the Spanish at the battle of the Dunes
Franco-Spanish War: Turenne and the French army win a decisive victory over the Spanish at the battle of the Dunes.
English Civil War: Battle of Naseby: Twelve thousand Royalist forces are beaten by fifteen thousand Parliamentarian sold
English Civil War: Battle of Naseby: Twelve thousand Royalist forces are beaten by fifteen thousand Parliamentarian soldiers.
First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon con
First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom.
War in Donbas: An Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force was shot down by forces of the self-procl
War in Donbas: An Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force was shot down by forces of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, killing all 49 people on board.
Falklands War: British prime minister Margaret Thatcher announced that white flags were flying over Port Stanley, in adv
Falklands War: British prime minister Margaret Thatcher announced that white flags were flying over Port Stanley, in advance of the formal surrender of Argentine forces.
War of the Second Coalition: In the Battle of Marengo, Napoleonic forces secured victory over the Habsburgs when defeat
War of the Second Coalition: In the Battle of Marengo, Napoleonic forces secured victory over the Habsburgs when defeat had appeared inevitable until the arrival of French troops led by Louis Desaix.
Franco-Spanish War: French and Spanish fleets fought the inconclusive Battle of Orbetello, with sailing vessels of both
Franco-Spanish War: French and Spanish fleets fought the inconclusive Battle of Orbetello, with sailing vessels of both sides having to be towed into action by galleys due to light winds.