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1939

World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda.

World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda.

1921

Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the…

Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the Rif, in rebellion against the Sultan of Morocco and the Spanish Army. French and Spa�

1914

The Irish Home Rule Act becomes law, but is delayed until after World War I.

The Irish Home Rule Act becomes law, but is delayed until after World War I.

1898

The Fashoda Incident triggers the last war scare between Britain and France.

The Fashoda Incident triggers the last war scare between Britain and France.

1864

American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to draw William…

American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to draw William Tecumseh Sherman back out of Georgia.

1860

Second Opium War: Battle of Zhangjiawan: Now heading towards Beijing after having recently occupied Tianjin, the…

Second Opium War: Battle of Zhangjiawan: Now heading towards Beijing after having recently occupied Tianjin, the allied Anglo-French force engages and defeats a larger Qing Chinese army at Zhangjiawan�

1759

French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed.

French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed.

1454

Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic knights.

Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic knights.

1950

Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River.

Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River.

1944

World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the second-longest individual battle that the U.S.…

World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the second-longest individual battle that the U.S. Army has ever fought.

1940

World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp to gather and smuggle…

World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp to gather and smuggle out information for the resistance movement.

1939

World War II: The Battle of Kępa Oksywska concludes, with Polish losses reaching roughly 14% of all the forces engaged.

World War II: The Battle of Kępa Oksywska concludes, with Polish losses reaching roughly 14% of all the forces engaged.

1916

World War I: During the East African Campaign, colonial forces of the Belgian Congo (Force Publique) under the command…

World War I: During the East African Campaign, colonial forces of the Belgian Congo (Force Publique) under the command of Charles Tombeur capture the town of Tabora after heavy fighting.

1870

Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering.

Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering.

1864

American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over…

American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over 50,000 troops engaged, it was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.

1862

American Civil War: Union troops under William Rosecrans defeat a Confederate force commanded by Sterling Price.

American Civil War: Union troops under William Rosecrans defeat a Confederate force commanded by Sterling Price.

1919

Earl R. Fox, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veteran; last active U.S. servicemember to serve in World War II (died 2012)

Earl R. Fox, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veteran; last active U.S. servicemember to serve in World War II (died 2012)

1905

Judith Auer, German World War II resistance fighter (died 1944)

Judith Auer, German World War II resistance fighter (died 1944)

2012

Earl R. Fox, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veteran; last active U.S. servicemember to serve in World War II (born 1919)

Earl R. Fox, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veteran; last active U.S. servicemember to serve in World War II (born 1919)

1950

Korean War: A North Korean attack was repelled by Allied forces at the Battle of Nam River.

Korean War: A North Korean attack was repelled by Allied forces at the Battle of Nam River.