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1932

World War I veterans begin to assemble in Washington, D

World War I veterans begin to assemble in Washington, D.C., in the Bonus Army to request cash bonuses promised to them to be paid in 1945.

1780

American Revolutionary War: At the Waxhaws Massacre, the British continue attacking after the Continentals lay down thei

American Revolutionary War: At the Waxhaws Massacre, the British continue attacking after the Continentals lay down their arms, killing 113 and critically wounding all but 53 that remained.

1658

Battle of Samugarh: decisive battle in the struggle for the throne during the Mughal war of succession (1658–1659)

Battle of Samugarh: decisive battle in the struggle for the throne during the Mughal war of succession (1658–1659).

1555

The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire sign a peace treaty to end the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1532–1555

The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire sign a peace treaty to end the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1532–1555.

1233

Mongol–Jin war: The Mongols entered Kaifeng after a successful siege and began looting in the fallen capital of the Jin

Mongol–Jin war: The Mongols entered Kaifeng after a successful siege and began looting in the fallen capital of the Jin dynasty.

1982

Cold War: Spain joins NATO

Cold War: Spain joins NATO.

1967

The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war

The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war.

1942

World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany

World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany.

1941

World War II: Manolis Glezos and Apostolos Santas climb the Athenian Acropolis and tear down the German flag

World War II: Manolis Glezos and Apostolos Santas climb the Athenian Acropolis and tear down the German flag.

1862

American Civil War: The Siege of Corinth ends in a Union victory, with General Henry Halleck capturing the critical rail

American Civil War: The Siege of Corinth ends in a Union victory, with General Henry Halleck capturing the critical rail junction of Corinth, Mississippi from retreating Confederate forces under Gener�

1635

Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed

Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed.

1434

Hussite Wars: Battle of Lipany: Effectively ending the war, Utraquist forces led by Diviš Bořek of Miletínek defeat and

Hussite Wars: Battle of Lipany: Effectively ending the war, Utraquist forces led by Diviš Bořek of Miletínek defeat and almost annihilate Taborite forces led by Prokop the Great.

1431

Hundred Years' War: In Rouen, France, the 19-year-old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribuna

Hundred Years' War: In Rouen, France, the 19-year-old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribunal.

2016

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch the Manbij offensive, in order to capture the city of Manbij

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch the Manbij offensive, in order to capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

1942

World War II: Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarines begin a series of attacks on Sydney, Australia

World War II: Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarines begin a series of attacks on Sydney, Australia.

1941

Anglo-Iraqi War: The United Kingdom completes the re-occupation of Iraq and returns 'Abd al-Ilah to power as regent for

Anglo-Iraqi War: The United Kingdom completes the re-occupation of Iraq and returns 'Abd al-Ilah to power as regent for Faisal II.

1864

American Civil War: Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor: The Army of Northern Virginia engages the Army of the Poto

American Civil War: Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor: The Army of Northern Virginia engages the Army of the Potomac.

1862

American Civil War: Peninsula Campaign: Confederate forces under Joseph E

American Civil War: Peninsula Campaign: Confederate forces under Joseph E. Johnston and G.W. Smith engage Union forces under George B. McClellan outside the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.

1990

Cold War: George H

Cold War: George H. W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev sign a treaty to end chemical weapon production.

1962

Adolf Eichmann, former SS officer in Nazi Germany, is hanged in Israel for having committed crimes against humanity, war

Adolf Eichmann, former SS officer in Nazi Germany, is hanged in Israel for having committed crimes against humanity, war crimes, and other offenses.