1645
English Civil War: The Battle of Langport takes place.
English Civil War: The Battle of Langport takes place.
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1460
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, defeats the king's Lancastrian forces and takes King Henry VI prisoner in the…
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, defeats the king's Lancastrian forces and takes King Henry VI prisoner in the Battle of Northampton.
1995
Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.
Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.
1921
A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect.
A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect.
1882
The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War.
The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War.
1864
American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C.
American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C.
1833
Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed.
Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed.
1798
The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War.
The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War.
2012
Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68…
Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people.
2006
A cross-border raid by Hezbollah militants starts the 2006 Lebanon War.
A cross-border raid by Hezbollah militants starts the 2006 Lebanon War.
1913
Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends.
Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends.
1913
The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts.
The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts.
1863
American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the…
American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history.
1690
Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail…
Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated�
1643
English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist…
English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir William Waller.
1573
Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months.
Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months.
1942
In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved, authorising Mahatma Gandhi to campaign for…
In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved, authorising Mahatma Gandhi to campaign for India's independence from Britain.
1808
The Finnish War: the Battle of Lapua is fought.
The Finnish War: the Battle of Lapua is fought.
1596
Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day.
Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day.