1914
The French army's general headquarters was activated in anticipation of war with Germany.
The French army's general headquarters was activated in anticipation of war with Germany.
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1795
Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War in the Ohio Country.
Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War in the Ohio Country.
1645
Thirty Years' War: The Second Battle of Nördlingen sees French forces defeating those of the Holy Roman Empire.
Thirty Years' War: The Second Battle of Nördlingen sees French forces defeating those of the Holy Roman Empire.
1601
Long War: Austria captures Transylvania in the Battle of Goroszló.
Long War: Austria captures Transylvania in the Battle of Goroszló.
1347
Hundred Years' War: The French town of Calais capitulated to English forces after an eleven-month siege, ending the…
Hundred Years' War: The French town of Calais capitulated to English forces after an eleven-month siege, ending the Crécy campaign.
2018
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expel the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from the…
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expel the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from the Iraq–Syria border, concluding the second phase of the Deir ez-Zor campaign.
1995
Operation Storm, the last major battle of the Croatian War of Independence begins.
Operation Storm, the last major battle of the Croatian War of Independence begins.
1969
Vietnam War: At the apartment of French intermediary Jean Sainteny in Paris, American representative Henry Kissinger…
Vietnam War: At the apartment of French intermediary Jean Sainteny in Paris, American representative Henry Kissinger and North Vietnamese representative Xuân Thuỷ begin secret peace negotiations. The�
1944
The Holocaust: A tip from a Dutch informer leads the Gestapo to a sealed-off area in an Amsterdam warehouse, where…
The Holocaust: A tip from a Dutch informer leads the Gestapo to a sealed-off area in an Amsterdam warehouse, where they find and arrest Jewish diarist Anne Frank, her family, and four others.
1873
American Indian Wars: While protecting a railroad survey party in Montana, the United States 7th Cavalry, under…
American Indian Wars: While protecting a railroad survey party in Montana, the United States 7th Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer clashes for the first time with the Cheyenne�
1814
War of 1812: The ultimately unsuccessful Siege of Fort Erie begins as British forces attempt to recapture the fort and…
War of 1812: The ultimately unsuccessful Siege of Fort Erie begins as British forces attempt to recapture the fort and drive American forces out of Canada.
1796
French Revolutionary Wars: Napoleon leads the French Army of Italy to victory in the Battle of Lonato.
French Revolutionary Wars: Napoleon leads the French Army of Italy to victory in the Battle of Lonato.
1791
The Treaty of Sistova is signed, ending the Ottoman–Habsburg wars.
The Treaty of Sistova is signed, ending the Ottoman–Habsburg wars.
1781
Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, a fleet of six East India Company ships sets sail from Fort Marlborough to raid the Dutch VOC…
Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, a fleet of six East India Company ships sets sail from Fort Marlborough to raid the Dutch VOC factories on the West coast of Sumatra including the major port of Padang.
1704
War of the Spanish Succession: Gibraltar is captured by an English and Dutch fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir George…
War of the Spanish Succession: Gibraltar is captured by an English and Dutch fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir George Rooke and allied with Archduke Charles.
1327
First War of Scottish Independence: James Douglas leads a raid into Weardale and almost kills Edward III of England.
First War of Scottish Independence: James Douglas leads a raid into Weardale and almost kills Edward III of England.
1265
Second Barons' War: Battle of Evesham: The army of Prince Edward (the future king Edward I of England) defeats the…
Second Barons' War: Battle of Evesham: The army of Prince Edward (the future king Edward I of England) defeats the forces of rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, killing�
598
Goguryeo-Sui War: In response to a Goguryeo (Korean) incursion into Liaoxi, Emperor Wéndi of Sui orders his youngest…
Goguryeo-Sui War: In response to a Goguryeo (Korean) incursion into Liaoxi, Emperor Wéndi of Sui orders his youngest son, Yang Liang (assisted by the co-prime minister Gao Jiong), to conquer Goguryeo�
1957
John Wark, Scottish footballer and sportscaster
John Wark, Scottish footballer and sportscaster
1915
Warren Avis, American businessman, founded Avis Rent a Car System (died 2007)
Warren Avis, American businessman, founded Avis Rent a Car System (died 2007)