1743
The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741–1743 Russo-Swedish War.
The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741–1743 Russo-Swedish War.
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610
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628: Sassanid troops under general Shahrbaraz conquer the town of Zenobia.
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628: Sassanid troops under general Shahrbaraz conquer the town of Zenobia.
1990
Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
1918
World War I: The Battle of Amiens begins a string of almost continuous Allied victories with a push through the German…
World War I: The Battle of Amiens begins a string of almost continuous Allied victories with a push through the German front lines (Hundred Days Offensive).
1863
American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of…
American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt).
1588
Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The naval engagement ends, ending the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade…
Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The naval engagement ends, ending the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade England.
1942
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: Allied naval forces protecting their amphibious forces during the initial stages…
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: Allied naval forces protecting their amphibious forces during the initial stages of the Battle of Guadalcanal are surprised and defeated by an Imperial Japanese Na�
1862
American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson…
American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeats Union forces under General John Pope.
1500
Ottoman–Venetian War (1499–1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia.
Ottoman–Venetian War (1499–1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia.
378
Gothic War: Battle of Adrianople: A large Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths. Valens is…
Gothic War: Battle of Adrianople: A large Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths. Valens is killed along with over half of his army.
48 BC
Caesar's Civil War: Battle of Pharsalus: Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt.
Caesar's Civil War: Battle of Pharsalus: Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt.
1961
Vietnam War: The U.S. Army begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20 million US gallons (76,000 m3) of…
Vietnam War: The U.S. Army begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20 million US gallons (76,000 m3) of defoliants and herbicides over rural areas of South Vietnam in an attempt to deprive�
1944
World War II: The Battle of Guam in the Pacific comes to an effective end.
World War II: The Battle of Guam in the Pacific comes to an effective end.
1944
World War II: The Battle of Narva on the Eastern Front ends with a defensive German victory.
World War II: The Battle of Narva on the Eastern Front ends with a defensive German victory.
1937
Spanish Civil War: The Regional Defence Council of Aragon is dissolved by the Second Spanish Republic.
Spanish Civil War: The Regional Defence Council of Aragon is dissolved by the Second Spanish Republic.
1920
World War I: Ottoman sultan Mehmed VI's representatives sign the Treaty of Sèvres that divides up the Ottoman Empire…
World War I: Ottoman sultan Mehmed VI's representatives sign the Treaty of Sèvres that divides up the Ottoman Empire between the Allies.
1905
Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
1904
Russo-Japanese War: The Battle of the Yellow Sea between the Russian and Japanese battleship fleets takes place.
Russo-Japanese War: The Battle of the Yellow Sea between the Russian and Japanese battleship fleets takes place.
1861
American Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek: A mixed force of Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State…
American Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek: A mixed force of Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State troops defeat outnumbered attacking Union forces in the southwestern part of the st�