1828
Lyncoya Jackson, a Muscogee war orphan adopted by Andrew Jackson
Lyncoya Jackson, a Muscogee war orphan adopted by Andrew Jackson
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1862
American Civil War: Confederate general Robert E. Lee launched a series of disjointed and ultimately unsuccessful…
American Civil War: Confederate general Robert E. Lee launched a series of disjointed and ultimately unsuccessful assaults on the nearly impregnable Union position on Malvern Hill in Henrico County, V�
1782
American Revolutionary War: Five American privateer vessels raided the British settlement at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia…
American Revolutionary War: Five American privateer vessels raided the British settlement at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (depicted).
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�
1973
Ferdinand Schörner, German field marshal and convicted war criminal (born 1892)
Ferdinand Schörner, German field marshal and convicted war criminal (born 1892)
1582
Akechi Mitsuhide, Japanese samurai and warlord (born 1528)
Akechi Mitsuhide, Japanese samurai and warlord (born 1528)
1976
More than a year after the end of the Vietnam War, North and South Vietnam officially merged under communist rule to…
More than a year after the end of the Vietnam War, North and South Vietnam officially merged under communist rule to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
1779
American Revolutionary War: French troops landed near St. George's, Grenada, and began their capture of the island.
American Revolutionary War: French troops landed near St. George's, Grenada, and began their capture of the island.
1644
First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist…
First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist troops at the Battle of Marston Moor.
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.
1874
Jean Collas, French rugby player and tug of war competitor (died 1928)
Jean Collas, French rugby player and tug of war competitor (died 1928)