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1950

The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War

The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War.

1905

During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin

During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin.

1864

American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta cam

American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta campaign.

1760

Anglo-Cherokee War: Cherokee warriors defeat British forces at the Battle of Echoee near present-day Otto, North Carolin

Anglo-Cherokee War: Cherokee warriors defeat British forces at the Battle of Echoee near present-day Otto, North Carolina.

2004

Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the

Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation.

1987

For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombe

For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht.

1950

Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre

Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre.

1950

Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow

Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city f�

1950

Korean War: The Korean People's Army kills almost a thousand doctors, nurses, inpatient civilians and wounded soldiers i

Korean War: The Korean People's Army kills almost a thousand doctors, nurses, inpatient civilians and wounded soldiers in the Seoul National University Hospital massacre.

1948

Cold War: The Tito–Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform

Cold War: The Tito–Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform.

1922

The Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces

The Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces.

1778

American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting

American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness.

1776

American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration

American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day.

1776

American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hange

American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition.

1950

Korean War: U

Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea.

1913

The Bulgarian army launches attacks against Serbian positions, triggering the Second Balkan War

The Bulgarian army launches attacks against Serbian positions, triggering the Second Balkan War.

1807

Russo-Turkish War: Admiral Dmitry Senyavin destroys the Ottoman fleet in the Battle of Athos

Russo-Turkish War: Admiral Dmitry Senyavin destroys the Ottoman fleet in the Battle of Athos.

1194

Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic Church and civil war

Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic Church and civil war.

1876

Serbia declares war on the Ottoman Empire, leading to the Serbian Wars for Independence

Serbia declares war on the Ottoman Empire, leading to the Serbian Wars for Independence.

1794

Northwest Indian War: Native American forces under Blue Jacket attack Fort Recovery

Northwest Indian War: Native American forces under Blue Jacket attack Fort Recovery.