1936
Spanish Civil War: The Interprovincial Council of Asturias and León is established.
Spanish Civil War: The Interprovincial Council of Asturias and León is established.
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1863
American Civil War: Confederate forces evacuate Battery Wagner and Morris Island in South Carolina.
American Civil War: Confederate forces evacuate Battery Wagner and Morris Island in South Carolina.
1861
American Civil War: Forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant bloodlessly capture Paducah, Kentucky, giving the…
American Civil War: Forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant bloodlessly capture Paducah, Kentucky, giving the Union control of the Tennessee River's mouth.
1781
American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting in a British victory.
American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting in a British victory.
1634
Thirty Years' War: In the Battle of Nördlingen, the Catholic Imperial army defeats Swedish and German Protestant forces.
Thirty Years' War: In the Battle of Nördlingen, the Catholic Imperial army defeats Swedish and German Protestant forces.
1967
Milan Lukić, Bosnian Serb convicted of war crimes by the ICTY
Milan Lukić, Bosnian Serb convicted of war crimes by the ICTY
1781
American Revolutionary War: General Benedict Arnold led British forces to victory at the Battle of Groton Heights.
American Revolutionary War: General Benedict Arnold led British forces to victory at the Battle of Groton Heights.
1965
During an Indo-Pakistani War, China announces that it will reinforce its troops on the Indian border.
During an Indo-Pakistani War, China announces that it will reinforce its troops on the Indian border.
1965
Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate…
Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula.
1932
The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.
The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.
1864
American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
1863
American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.
American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.
1812
French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, is fought near Moscow…
French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, is fought near Moscow and results in a French victory.
1706
War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Turin ends, leading to the withdrawal of French forces from North Italy.
War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Turin ends, leading to the withdrawal of French forces from North Italy.
1926
Ed Warren, American paranormal investigator and author (died 2006)
Ed Warren, American paranormal investigator and author (died 2006)
1893
Leslie Hore-Belisha, English politician, Secretary of State for War (died 1957)
Leslie Hore-Belisha, English politician, Secretary of State for War (died 1957)
1395
Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (died 1427)
Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (died 1427)
2023
Wanda Janicka, Polish architect, participant in the Warsaw Uprising (born 1923)
Wanda Janicka, Polish architect, participant in the Warsaw Uprising (born 1923)
2003
Warren Zevon, American singer-songwriter (born 1947)
Warren Zevon, American singer-songwriter (born 1947)