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1945

Second Sino-Japanese War: The Empire of Japan formally surrenders to China.

Second Sino-Japanese War: The Empire of Japan formally surrenders to China.

1922

The Greco-Turkish War effectively ends with Turkish victory over the Greeks in Smyrna.

The Greco-Turkish War effectively ends with Turkish victory over the Greeks in Smyrna.

1863

American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.

American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.

1855

Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol comes to an end when Russian forces abandon the city.

Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol comes to an end when Russian forces abandon the city.

1513

James IV of Scotland is defeated and dies in the Battle of Flodden, ending Scotland's involvement in the War of the…

James IV of Scotland is defeated and dies in the Battle of Flodden, ending Scotland's involvement in the War of the League of Cambrai.

1918

Russian Civil War: The Red Army captures Kazan.

Russian Civil War: The Red Army captures Kazan.

1813

The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

1776

American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.

American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.

1640

Reapers' War: Junta de Braços (Assembly of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia summoned. It assumes the…

Reapers' War: Junta de Braços (Assembly of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia summoned. It assumes the sovereignty and enacts a series of revolutionary measures which will lead to the Catalan R�

1965

Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore.

Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore.

1813

War of 1812: British troops arrive in Mount Vernon and prepare to march to and invade Washington, D.C.

War of 1812: British troops arrive in Mount Vernon and prepare to march to and invade Washington, D.C.

1803

The Battle of Delhi, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of…

The Battle of Delhi, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of Scindia's army under General Louis Bourquin ends in a British victory.

1780

American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania,…

American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania, are attacked by Native Americans and Loyalists near Little Nescopeck Creek.

1777

American Revolutionary War: Battle of Brandywine: The British celebrate a major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

American Revolutionary War: Battle of Brandywine: The British celebrate a major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

1776

British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.

British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.

1758

Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War.

Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War.

1714

Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon…

�of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.

1697

Battle of Zenta: a major engagement in the Great Turkish War (1683–1699) and one of the most decisive defeats in…

Battle of Zenta: a major engagement in the Great Turkish War (1683–1699) and one of the most decisive defeats in Ottoman history.

1541

Santiago, Chile, is attacked by indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco, to free eight indigenous chiefs held captive…

Santiago, Chile, is attacked by indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco, to free eight indigenous chiefs held captive by the Spaniards.

1390

Lithuanian Civil War (1389–1392): The Teutonic Knights begin a five-week siege of Vilnius.

Lithuanian Civil War (1389–1392): The Teutonic Knights begin a five-week siege of Vilnius.