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1861

Argentine Civil Wars: The State of Buenos Aires defeats the Argentine Confederation at the Battle of Pavón.

Argentine Civil Wars: The State of Buenos Aires defeats the Argentine Confederation at the Battle of Pavón.

1809

Peace between Sweden and Russia in the Finnish War; the territory that will become Finland is ceded to Russia by the…

Peace between Sweden and Russia in the Finnish War; the territory that will become Finland is ceded to Russia by the Treaty of Fredrikshamn.

1793

War of the Pyrenees: France defeats a Spanish force at the Battle of Peyrestortes.

War of the Pyrenees: France defeats a Spanish force at the Battle of Peyrestortes.

1775

American Revolutionary War: The invasion of Quebec by the Continental Army begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.

American Revolutionary War: The invasion of Quebec by the Continental Army begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.

1658

The Battle of Vilanova is fought between Portugal and Spain during the Portuguese Restoration War.

The Battle of Vilanova is fought between Portugal and Spain during the Portuguese Restoration War.

1631

Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War.

Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War.

1620

Polish–Ottoman War: The Ottoman Empire defeats the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the Battle of Cecora.

Polish–Ottoman War: The Ottoman Empire defeats the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the Battle of Cecora.

1462

Thirteen Years' War: A Polish army under Piotr Dunin decisively defeats the Teutonic Order at the Battle of Świecino.

Thirteen Years' War: A Polish army under Piotr Dunin decisively defeats the Teutonic Order at the Battle of Świecino.

1950

Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan Perimeter in southeast Korea.

Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan Perimeter in southeast Korea.

1921

Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the…

Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the Rif, in rebellion against the Sultan of Morocco and the Spanish Army. French and Spa�

1898

The Fashoda Incident triggers the last war scare between Britain and France.

The Fashoda Incident triggers the last war scare between Britain and France.

1864

American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to draw William…

American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to draw William Tecumseh Sherman back out of Georgia.

1860

Second Opium War: Battle of Zhangjiawan: Now heading towards Beijing after having recently occupied Tianjin, the…

Second Opium War: Battle of Zhangjiawan: Now heading towards Beijing after having recently occupied Tianjin, the allied Anglo-French force engages and defeats a larger Qing Chinese army at Zhangjiawan�

1860

Wars of Italian Unification: Battle of Castelfidardo: Royal Sardinian Army defeats forces of the Papal States,…

Wars of Italian Unification: Battle of Castelfidardo: Royal Sardinian Army defeats forces of the Papal States, resulting in the conquest of Umbria and Marche by the Kingdom of Italy.

1810

First Government Junta in Chile. Though supposed to rule only during the Peninsular War in Spain, it is in fact the…

First Government Junta in Chile. Though supposed to rule only during the Peninsular War in Spain, it is in fact the first step towards independence from Spain, and is commemorated as such.

1759

French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed.

French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed.

1454

Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic knights.

Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic knights.

1950

Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River.

Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering.

Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering.

1864

American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over…

American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over 50,000 troops engaged, it was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.