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1967

The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war

The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war.

1913

The Treaty of London is signed, ending the First Balkan War between the Balkan allies and the Ottoman Empire

The Treaty of London is signed, ending the First Balkan War between the Balkan allies and the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans cede all their European territories west of a straight line between Enos and�

1862

American Civil War: The Siege of Corinth ends in a Union victory, with General Henry Halleck capturing the critical rail

American Civil War: The Siege of Corinth ends in a Union victory, with General Henry Halleck capturing the critical rail junction of Corinth, Mississippi from retreating Confederate forces under Gener�

1796

War of the First Coalition: In the Battle of Borghetto, Napoleon Bonaparte manages to cross the Mincio River against the

War of the First Coalition: In the Battle of Borghetto, Napoleon Bonaparte manages to cross the Mincio River against the Austrian army. This crossing forces the Austrians to abandon Lombardy and retre�

1635

Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed

Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed.

1434

Hussite Wars: Battle of Lipany: Effectively ending the war, Utraquist forces led by Diviš Bořek of Miletínek defeat and

Hussite Wars: Battle of Lipany: Effectively ending the war, Utraquist forces led by Diviš Bořek of Miletínek defeat and almost annihilate Taborite forces led by Prokop the Great.

1431

Hundred Years' War: In Rouen, France, the 19-year-old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribuna

Hundred Years' War: In Rouen, France, the 19-year-old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribunal.

2016

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch the Manbij offensive, in order to capture the city of Manbij

Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch the Manbij offensive, in order to capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

1941

Anglo-Iraqi War: The United Kingdom completes the re-occupation of Iraq and returns 'Abd al-Ilah to power as regent for

Anglo-Iraqi War: The United Kingdom completes the re-occupation of Iraq and returns 'Abd al-Ilah to power as regent for Faisal II.

1864

American Civil War: Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor: The Army of Northern Virginia engages the Army of the Poto

American Civil War: Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor: The Army of Northern Virginia engages the Army of the Potomac.

1862

American Civil War: Peninsula Campaign: Confederate forces under Joseph E

American Civil War: Peninsula Campaign: Confederate forces under Joseph E. Johnston and G.W. Smith engage Union forces under George B. McClellan outside the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.

1990

Cold War: George H

Cold War: George H. W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev sign a treaty to end chemical weapon production.

1962

Adolf Eichmann, former SS officer in Nazi Germany, is hanged in Israel for having committed crimes against humanity, war

Adolf Eichmann, former SS officer in Nazi Germany, is hanged in Israel for having committed crimes against humanity, war crimes, and other offenses.

1913

The Greek–Serbian Treaty of Alliance is signed, paving the way for the Second Balkan War

The Greek–Serbian Treaty of Alliance is signed, paving the way for the Second Balkan War.

1879

Napoléon Eugène, the last dynastic Bonaparte, is killed in the Anglo-Zulu War

Napoléon Eugène, the last dynastic Bonaparte, is killed in the Anglo-Zulu War.

1862

American Civil War: Peninsula Campaign: The Battle of Seven Pines (or the Battle of Fair Oaks) ends inconclusively, with

American Civil War: Peninsula Campaign: The Battle of Seven Pines (or the Battle of Fair Oaks) ends inconclusively, with both sides claiming victory.

1861

American Civil War: The Battle of Fairfax Court House is fought

American Civil War: The Battle of Fairfax Court House is fought.

1854

Åland War: The British navy destroys merchant ships and about 16,000 tar barrels of the wholesale stocks area in Oulu, G

Åland War: The British navy destroys merchant ships and about 16,000 tar barrels of the wholesale stocks area in Oulu, Grand Duchy of Finland.

1676

Battle of Öland: allied Danish-Dutch forces defeat the Swedish navy in the Baltic Sea, during the Scanian War (1675–79)

Battle of Öland: allied Danish-Dutch forces defeat the Swedish navy in the Baltic Sea, during the Scanian War (1675–79).

1648

The Roundheads defeat the Cavaliers at the Battle of Maidstone in the Second English Civil War

The Roundheads defeat the Cavaliers at the Battle of Maidstone in the Second English Civil War.