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1903

The Philippine–American War is officially concluded.

The Philippine–American War is officially concluded.

1863

American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces…

American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant after 47 days of siege, contributing to the Union capture of th�

1863

American Civil War: Union forces repulse a Confederate army at the Battle of Helena in Arkansas. The battle thwarts a…

American Civil War: Union forces repulse a Confederate army at the Battle of Helena in Arkansas. The battle thwarts a Rebel attempt to relieve pressure on the besieged city of Vicksburg, and paves the�

1863

American Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg: The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee withdraws…

American Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg: The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signaling an end to his�

1778

American Revolutionary War: US forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia during the Illinois campaign.

American Revolutionary War: US forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia during the Illinois campaign.

1333

Genkō War: Forces loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo seize Tōshō-ji during the Siege of Kamakura. Hōjō Takatoki and other…

Genkō War: Forces loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo seize Tōshō-ji during the Siege of Kamakura. Hōjō Takatoki and other members of the Hōjō clan commit suicide, ending the rule of the Kamakura shogunate.

1997

Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil MP A. Thangathurai is shot dead at Sri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College in…

Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil MP A. Thangathurai is shot dead at Sri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College in Trincomalee.

1962

The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.

The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.

1943

World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943).

World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943).

1943

World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as…

World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as Operation Citadel.

1941

World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river.

World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river.

1940

World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom.

World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom.

1814

War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa,…

War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa, Ontario.

1813

War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York commence.

War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York commence.

2006

The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.

The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.

1995

In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko Mladić, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of…

In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko Mladić, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of Srebrenica.

1941

World War II: The German army launches its offensive to encircle several Soviet armies near Smolensk.

World War II: The German army launches its offensive to encircle several Soviet armies near Smolensk.

1937

Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against…

Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid.

1917

World War I: Arabian troops led by T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the…

World War I: Arabian troops led by T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Ottoman Empire during the Arab Revolt.

1779

Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War.

Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War.