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2017

Otto Warmbier, American college student detained in North Korea (born 1994)

Otto Warmbier, American college student detained in North Korea (born 1994)

404

Huan Xuan, Jin-dynasty warlord and emperor of Huan Chu (born 369)

Huan Xuan, Jin-dynasty warlord and emperor of Huan Chu (born 369)

2009

War in Afghanistan: British forces began Operation Panther's Claw, in which more than 350 troops made an aerial assault

War in Afghanistan: British forces began Operation Panther's Claw, in which more than 350 troops made an aerial assault on Taliban positions in southern Afghanistan.

1863

American Civil War: West Virginia is admitted as the 35th U

American Civil War: West Virginia is admitted as the 35th U.S. state.

1622

The Battle of Höchst takes place during the Thirty Years' War

The Battle of Höchst takes place during the Thirty Years' War.

1295

The Treaty of Anagni, an attempt mediated by the papacy to end the War of the Sicilian Vespers, is signed by the crown o

The Treaty of Anagni, an attempt mediated by the papacy to end the War of the Sicilian Vespers, is signed by the crown of Aragon, the kingdom of France and kingdom of Naples.

1180

First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan

First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan.

1771

Hermann von Boyen, Prussian general and politician, Prussian Minister of War (died 1848)

Hermann von Boyen, Prussian general and politician, Prussian Minister of War (died 1848)

1919

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipe

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipeg general strike.

1900

Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issue

Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi.

1864

American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins

American Civil War: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road begins.

1824

Greek War of Independence: Egyptian forces capture Psara in the Aegean Sea

Greek War of Independence: Egyptian forces capture Psara in the Aegean Sea.

1813

Peninsular War: Wellington defeats Joseph Bonaparte at the Battle of Vitoria

Peninsular War: Wellington defeats Joseph Bonaparte at the Battle of Vitoria.

1529

French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cogna

French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cognac.

1941

Lyman Ward, Canadian actor

Lyman Ward, Canadian actor

1582

Oda Nobunaga, Japanese warlord (born 1534)

Oda Nobunaga, Japanese warlord (born 1534)

1921

Irish War of Independence: Most of the village of Knockcroghery in County Roscommon was burned by British forces

Irish War of Independence: Most of the village of Knockcroghery in County Roscommon was burned by British forces.

1898

In a bloodless event during the Spanish–American War, the United States captured Guam from Spain

In a bloodless event during the Spanish–American War, the United States captured Guam from Spain.

1864

New Zealand Wars: A British victory against the Māori King Movement brought the Tauranga campaign to an end

New Zealand Wars: A British victory against the Māori King Movement brought the Tauranga campaign to an end.

1826

Greek War of Independence: A combined Egyptian and Ottoman army began an invasion of the Mani Peninsula, but were initia

Greek War of Independence: A combined Egyptian and Ottoman army began an invasion of the Mani Peninsula, but were initially held off by the Maniots at the fortifications of Vergas.