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1863

American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.

American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.

1855

Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol comes to an end when Russian forces abandon the city.

Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol comes to an end when Russian forces abandon the city.

1513

James IV of Scotland is defeated and dies in the Battle of Flodden, ending Scotland's involvement in the War of the…

James IV of Scotland is defeated and dies in the Battle of Flodden, ending Scotland's involvement in the War of the League of Cambrai.

1943

World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their occupation of Rome.

World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their occupation of Rome.

1942

World War II: The British Army carries out an amphibious landing on Madagascar to re-launch Allied offensive…

World War II: The British Army carries out an amphibious landing on Madagascar to re-launch Allied offensive operations in the Madagascar Campaign.

1918

Russian Civil War: The Red Army captures Kazan.

Russian Civil War: The Red Army captures Kazan.

1813

The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

1776

American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.

American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.

1640

Reapers' War: Junta de Braços (Assembly of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia summoned. It assumes the…

Reapers' War: Junta de Braços (Assembly of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia summoned. It assumes the sovereignty and enacts a series of revolutionary measures which will lead to the Catalan R�

1965

Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore.

Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore.

1945

World War II: Batu Lintang camp, a Japanese-run POW and civilian internment camp on the island of Borneo, is liberated…

World War II: Batu Lintang camp, a Japanese-run POW and civilian internment camp on the island of Borneo, is liberated by Australian 9th Division forces.

1944

World War II: RAF bombing raid on Darmstadt and the following firestorm kill 11,500.

World War II: RAF bombing raid on Darmstadt and the following firestorm kill 11,500.

1943

World War II: German troops occupy Corsica and Kosovo-Metohija ending the Italian occupation of Corsica.

World War II: German troops occupy Corsica and Kosovo-Metohija ending the Italian occupation of Corsica.

1914

World War I: Australia invades German New Guinea, defeating a German contingent at the Battle of Bita Paka.

World War I: Australia invades German New Guinea, defeating a German contingent at the Battle of Bita Paka.

1813

War of 1812: British troops arrive in Mount Vernon and prepare to march to and invade Washington, D.C.

War of 1812: British troops arrive in Mount Vernon and prepare to march to and invade Washington, D.C.

1803

The Battle of Delhi, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of…

The Battle of Delhi, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of Scindia's army under General Louis Bourquin ends in a British victory.

1780

American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania,…

American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania, are attacked by Native Americans and Loyalists near Little Nescopeck Creek.

1777

American Revolutionary War: Battle of Brandywine: The British celebrate a major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

American Revolutionary War: Battle of Brandywine: The British celebrate a major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

1776

British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.

British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.

1758

Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War.

Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War.