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Liu Bei, Chinese warlord, proclaims himself emperor of Shu Han, the successor of the Han dynasty
Liu Bei, Chinese warlord, proclaims himself emperor of Shu Han, the successor of the Han dynasty.
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1904
Russo-Japanese War: The Japanese battleships Hatsuse and Yashima sank after striking several mines off Port Arthur, Chin
Russo-Japanese War: The Japanese battleships Hatsuse and Yashima sank after striking several mines off Port Arthur, China.
1864
American Civil War: A small Confederate force, which included cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, forced the Un
American Civil War: A small Confederate force, which included cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, forced the Union army out of the Shenandoah Valley.
1987
Iran–Iraq War: An Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1 fighter jet fires two missiles into the U
Iran–Iraq War: An Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1 fighter jet fires two missiles into the U.S. Navy warship USS Stark, killing 37 and injuring 21 of her crew.
1967
Six-Day War: President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt demands dismantling of the peace-keeping UN Emergency Force in Egypt
Six-Day War: President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt demands dismantling of the peace-keeping UN Emergency Force in Egypt.
1937
Spanish Civil War: The Largo Caballero government resigns in the wake of the Barcelona May Days, leading Juan Negrín to
Spanish Civil War: The Largo Caballero government resigns in the wake of the Barcelona May Days, leading Juan Negrín to form a government, without the anarcho-syndicalist CNT, in its stead.
1863
American Civil War: During the Vicksburg campaign, Union forces under John A
American Civil War: During the Vicksburg campaign, Union forces under John A. McClernand defeat a Confederate rearguard and capture around 1,700 men at the Battle of Big Black River Bridge.
1639
The treaty of Zuhab ends the fifteen year long war between the Ottomans and the Safavids
The treaty of Zuhab ends the fifteen year long war between the Ottomans and the Safavids.
1943
Johnny Warren, Australian footballer, coach, and sportscaster (died 2004)
Johnny Warren, Australian footballer, coach, and sportscaster (died 2004)
1536
George Boleyn, 2nd Viscount Rochford, English courtier and diplomat, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (born 1504)
George Boleyn, 2nd Viscount Rochford, English courtier and diplomat, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (born 1504)
1997
The First Congo War came to an end when Laurent-Désiré Kabila proclaimed himself president of Zaire, which was also rena
The First Congo War came to an end when Laurent-Désiré Kabila proclaimed himself president of Zaire, which was also renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
1900
Second Boer War: The Siege of Mafeking in South Africa was lifted after 217 days, a decisive victory for the British aga
Second Boer War: The Siege of Mafeking in South Africa was lifted after 217 days, a decisive victory for the British against the Boers.
1863
American Civil War: At the Battle of Big Black River Bridge in Mississippi, Union forces under John A
American Civil War: At the Battle of Big Black River Bridge in Mississippi, Union forces under John A. McClernand defeated a Confederate rearguard and captured around 1,700 men.
1863
American Civil War: Union forces under Ulysses S
American Civil War: Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant begin the Siege of Vicksburg during the Vicksburg campaign in order to take full control of the Mississippi River.
1803
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
1794
Battle of Tourcoing during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition
Battle of Tourcoing during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition.
1593
Playwright Thomas Kyd's accusations of heresy lead to an arrest warrant for Christopher Marlowe
Playwright Thomas Kyd's accusations of heresy lead to an arrest warrant for Christopher Marlowe.