1813
The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
Search Historical Events
Loading…
2372 results for “World War” — type: events (336 ms)
1776
American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.
American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.
1640
Reapers' War: Junta de Braços (Assembly of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia summoned. It assumes the…
Reapers' War: Junta de Braços (Assembly of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia summoned. It assumes the sovereignty and enacts a series of revolutionary measures which will lead to the Catalan R�
1965
Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore.
Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore.
1813
War of 1812: British troops arrive in Mount Vernon and prepare to march to and invade Washington, D.C.
War of 1812: British troops arrive in Mount Vernon and prepare to march to and invade Washington, D.C.
1803
The Battle of Delhi, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of…
The Battle of Delhi, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of Scindia's army under General Louis Bourquin ends in a British victory.
1780
American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania,…
American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania, are attacked by Native Americans and Loyalists near Little Nescopeck Creek.
1777
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Brandywine: The British celebrate a major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Brandywine: The British celebrate a major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
1776
British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.
British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.
1758
Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War.
Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War.
1714
Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon…
�of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.
1697
Battle of Zenta: a major engagement in the Great Turkish War (1683–1699) and one of the most decisive defeats in…
Battle of Zenta: a major engagement in the Great Turkish War (1683–1699) and one of the most decisive defeats in Ottoman history.
1541
Santiago, Chile, is attacked by indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco, to free eight indigenous chiefs held captive…
Santiago, Chile, is attacked by indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco, to free eight indigenous chiefs held captive by the Spaniards.
1390
Lithuanian Civil War (1389–1392): The Teutonic Knights begin a five-week siege of Vilnius.
Lithuanian Civil War (1389–1392): The Teutonic Knights begin a five-week siege of Vilnius.
2003
Iraq War: In Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police officers.
Iraq War: In Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police officers.
1847
Mexican–American War: the Battle of Chapultepec begins.
Mexican–American War: the Battle of Chapultepec begins.
1814
Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to Baltimore in the War of 1812.
Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to Baltimore in the War of 1812.
1683
Austro-Ottoman War: Battle of Vienna: Several European armies join forces to defeat the Ottoman Empire.
Austro-Ottoman War: Battle of Vienna: Several European armies join forces to defeat the Ottoman Empire.
1922
The final act of the Greco-Turkish War, the Great Fire of Smyrna, commences.
The final act of the Greco-Turkish War, the Great Fire of Smyrna, commences.