1812
The Siege of Cuautla during the Mexican War of Independence ends with both sides claiming victory
The Siege of Cuautla during the Mexican War of Independence ends with both sides claiming victory.
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1808
Outbreak of the Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation
Outbreak of the Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation. Francisco de Goya later memorializes this event in his painting The Second of May 1808.
1999
The Kargil War initiates when Indian forces detected the infiltration of Pakistani forces in Indian-administered Kargil,
The Kargil War initiates when Indian forces detected the infiltration of Pakistani forces in Indian-administered Kargil, a city in Jammu and Kashmir.
1999
Infiltration of Pakistani soldiers on Indian side results in the Kargil War
Infiltration of Pakistani soldiers on Indian side results in the Kargil War.
1920
Russian Civil War: Relying on Red Army troops in neighboring Azerbaijan, the Bolsheviks attempted to stage a coup d'etat
Russian Civil War: Relying on Red Army troops in neighboring Azerbaijan, the Bolsheviks attempted to stage a coup d'etat in Georgia.
1616
The Treaty of Loudun was signed, ending a war that originally began as a power struggle for the French throne
The Treaty of Loudun was signed, ending a war that originally began as a power struggle for the French throne.
1947
New post-war Japanese constitution goes into effect
New post-war Japanese constitution goes into effect.
1808
Finnish War: Sweden loses the fortress of Sveaborg to Russia
Finnish War: Sweden loses the fortress of Sveaborg to Russia.
1808
Peninsular War: The Madrid rebels who rose up on May 2 are executed near Príncipe Pío hill
Peninsular War: The Madrid rebels who rose up on May 2 are executed near Príncipe Pío hill.
2015
Warren Smith, American golfer and coach (born 1915)
Warren Smith, American golfer and coach (born 1915)
2007
Warja Honegger-Lavater, Swiss illustrator (born 1913)
Warja Honegger-Lavater, Swiss illustrator (born 1913)
1970
Vietnam War: Kent State shootings: The Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University after disturbances in the city
Vietnam War: Kent State shootings: The Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University after disturbances in the city of Kent the weekend before, opens fire killing four unarmed students and woundi�
1823
Brazilian War of Independence: A Brazilian squadron led by Lord Cochrane engages a Portuguese squadron under João de Cam
Brazilian War of Independence: A Brazilian squadron led by Lord Cochrane engages a Portuguese squadron under João de Campos off Salvador, Bahia.
1799
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War: The Battle of Seringapatam: The siege of Seringapatam ends when the city is invaded and Tipu Su
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War: The Battle of Seringapatam: The siege of Seringapatam ends when the city is invaded and Tipu Sultan killed by the besieging British army, under the command of General George H�
1471
Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Tewkesbury: Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward of Westminster, Princ
Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Tewkesbury: Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales.
1816
Samuel Dexter, American lawyer and politician, 4th United States Secretary of War, 3rd United States Secretary of the Tr
Samuel Dexter, American lawyer and politician, 4th United States Secretary of War, 3rd United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1761)
1877
American Indian Wars: Sitting Bull leads his band of Lakota into Canada to avoid harassment by the United States Army un
American Indian Wars: Sitting Bull leads his band of Lakota into Canada to avoid harassment by the United States Army under Colonel Nelson Miles.
1865
American Civil War: The Confederate government was declared dissolved at Washington, Georgia
American Civil War: The Confederate government was declared dissolved at Washington, Georgia.