1588
Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The Spanish Armada is sighted in the English Channel.
Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The Spanish Armada is sighted in the English Channel.
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1975
John Alan Coey, American mercenary and medic in the Rhodesian Bush War
John Alan Coey, American mercenary and medic in the Rhodesian Bush War
1702
Great Northern War: Polish–Saxon forces were defeated by a Swedish army half their size at the Battle of Kliszów.
Great Northern War: Polish–Saxon forces were defeated by a Swedish army half their size at the Battle of Kliszów.
1333
Second War of Scottish Independence: Scottish forces under Sir Archibald Douglas were heavily defeated by the English…
Second War of Scottish Independence: Scottish forces under Sir Archibald Douglas were heavily defeated by the English at the Battle of Halidon Hill while trying to relieve Berwick-upon-Tweed.
2013
Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn ends with the expulsion of Islamist forces from the city by the People's…
Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn ends with the expulsion of Islamist forces from the city by the People's Protection Units (YPG).
2012
Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the cities of Amuda and Efrîn without resistance.
Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the cities of Amuda and Efrîn without resistance.
1969
A cease fire is announced between Honduras and El Salvador, six days after the beginning of the "Football War".
A cease fire is announced between Honduras and El Salvador, six days after the beginning of the "Football War".
1964
Vietnam War: Viet Cong forces attack the capital of Định Tường Province, Cái Bè, killing 11 South Vietnamese military…
Vietnam War: Viet Cong forces attack the capital of Định Tường Province, Cái Bè, killing 11 South Vietnamese military personnel and 40 civilians (30 of whom are children).
1950
Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union by passing secrets from atomic…
Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union by passing secrets from atomic scientist Klaus Fuchs.
1944
World War II: Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt led by German Army Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg.
World War II: Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt led by German Army Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg.
1866
Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa: The Austrian Navy, led by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, defeats the Italian…
Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa: The Austrian Navy, led by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, defeats the Italian Navy near the island of Vis in the Adriatic Sea.
1864
American Civil War: Battle of Peachtree Creek: Near Atlanta, Georgia, Confederate forces led by General John Bell Hood…
American Civil War: Battle of Peachtree Creek: Near Atlanta, Georgia, Confederate forces led by General John Bell Hood unsuccessfully attack Union troops under General William T. Sherman.
1992
Bruce Conde, American US army officer, stamp collector, and royalist mercenary general in the North Yemen civil war.
Bruce Conde, American US army officer, stamp collector, and royalist mercenary general in the North Yemen civil war.
1950
Korean War: After a month-long campaign, much of the North Korean air force was destroyed by United Nations forces.
Korean War: After a month-long campaign, much of the North Korean air force was destroyed by United Nations forces.
1333
Second War of Scottish Independence: The Scottish-held town of Berwick-upon-Tweed surrendered to English forces,…
Second War of Scottish Independence: The Scottish-held town of Berwick-upon-Tweed surrendered to English forces, ending a siege led by King Edward III.
1977
The start of the four-day-long Libyan–Egyptian War.
The start of the four-day-long Libyan–Egyptian War.
1944
World War II: Battle of Guam: American troops land on Guam, starting a battle that will end on August 10.
World War II: Battle of Guam: American troops land on Guam, starting a battle that will end on August 10.
1944
World War II: Claus von Stauffenberg and four fellow conspirators are executed for the July 20 plot to assassinate…
World War II: Claus von Stauffenberg and four fellow conspirators are executed for the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
1936
Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia is constituted, establishing an…
Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia is constituted, establishing an anarcho-syndicalist economy in Catalonia.
1656
The Raid on Málaga takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War.
The Raid on Málaga takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War.