War & Conflict

Battles, wars, sieges, and the military events that redrew maps and reshaped civilisations.

Advertisement

Articles (64)

RAF Liberator Crashes in Gibraltar — July 4, 1943

RAF Liberator Crashes in Gibraltar — July 4, 1943

Roosevelt Dedicates Eternal Light Peace Memorial — July 3, 1938

Roosevelt Dedicates Eternal Light Peace Memorial — July 3, 1938

Sudanese Coup Overthrows Democratic Government — June 30, 1989

Sudanese Coup Overthrows Democratic Government — June 30, 1989

The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany — June 28, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany — June 28, 1919

Gunman Kills Two in Oslo Pride Shooting — June 25, 2022

Gunman Kills Two in Oslo Pride Shooting — June 25, 2022

B52 Crashes at Fairchild — June 24, 1994

B52 Crashes at Fairchild — June 24, 1994

Johnson Meets Kosygin at Glassboro Summit — June 23, 1967

Johnson Meets Kosygin at Glassboro Summit — June 23, 1967

France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion — June 22, 1812

France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion — June 22, 1812

Bill Stewart Murdered — June 20, 1979

Bill Stewart Murdered — June 20, 1979

Napoleon Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo — June 18, 1815

Napoleon Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo — June 18, 1815

Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic — June 17, 1944

Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic — June 17, 1944

Politics & Government

Argentine Air Force Rebels Bomb Presidential Palace — June 16, 1955

Argentine Air Force Rebels Bomb Presidential Palace — June 16, 1955

Cold War: At the Brandenburg Gate, U.S — June 12, 1987

Cold War: At the Brandenburg Gate, U.S — June 12, 1987

Roman Army Encircled by Quadi — June 11, 173

Roman Army Encircled by Quadi — June 11, 173

Lebanon War: The Syrian Arab Army defeats the Israeli Defense Forces in the Battle of Sultan — June 10, 1982

Lebanon War: The Syrian Arab Army defeats the Israeli Defense Forces in the Battle of Sultan — June 10, 1982

Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Nationalist government creates the 1938 Yellow River — June 7, 1938

Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Nationalist government creates the 1938 Yellow River — June 7, 1938

Allied Invasion of Normandy Begins — June 6, 1944

Allied Invasion of Normandy Begins — June 6, 1944

After 65 straight days of civil disobedience, at least 31 people are killed in clashes — June 5, 2009

After 65 straight days of civil disobedience, at least 31 people are killed in clashes — June 5, 2009

Tiananmen Square Suppressed — June 4, 1989

Tiananmen Square Suppressed — June 4, 1989

BOAC Flight 777 is shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88s — June 1, 1943

BOAC Flight 777 is shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88s — June 1, 1943

The President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz flees the country during the Mexican Revolution — May 31, 2026

The President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz flees the country during the Mexican Revolution — May 31, 2026

President Eisenhower Honors Two Unknown Soldiers at Arlington on Memorial Day 1958 — May 30, 2026

President Eisenhower Honors Two Unknown Soldiers at Arlington on Memorial Day 1958 — May 30, 2026

Alexander I, King of Serbia, and Queen Draga Assassinated in Belgrade by the Black Hand — May 29, 1903

Alexander I, King of Serbia, and Queen Draga Assassinated in Belgrade by the Black Hand — May 29, 1903

Yeltsin Meets Chechen Rebel Leaders in Historic First Talks — May 27, 1996

Yeltsin Meets Chechen Rebel Leaders in Historic First Talks — May 27, 1996

At least three people are killed in a shooting at Brussels' Jewish Museum of Belgium — May 24, 2014

At least three people are killed in a shooting at Brussels' Jewish Museum of Belgium — May 24, 2014

Robert the Bruce's Victory at Inverurie — May 23, 1308

Robert the Bruce's Victory at Inverurie — May 23, 1308

Richard, Duke of York, Strikes Down King Henry VI — May 22, 1455

Richard, Duke of York, Strikes Down King Henry VI — May 22, 1455

Cuba Declares Independence — May 20, 1902

Cuba Declares Independence — May 20, 1902

Crimean Tatar Deportation — May 18, 1944

Crimean Tatar Deportation — May 18, 1944

Israeli Independence — May 14, 1948

Israeli Independence — May 14, 1948

Capture of U-110 — May 9, 1941

Capture of U-110 — May 9, 1941

Kent State Shootings — May 4, 1970

Kent State Shootings — May 4, 1970

Fall of Saigon — April 30, 1975

Fall of Saigon — April 30, 1975

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising — April 19, 1943

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising — April 19, 1943

Cambodia Invasion — April 11, 1970

Cambodia Invasion — April 11, 1970

Northern Expedition — April 7, 1926

Northern Expedition — April 7, 1926

Italian Invasion — April 6, 1935

Italian Invasion — April 6, 1935

MLK Assassination — April 4, 1968

MLK Assassination — April 4, 1968

Dissolution of the Jesuits — April 2, 1773

Dissolution of the Jesuits — April 2, 1773

Politics & Government

Reagan Assassination Attempt — March 30, 1981

Reagan Assassination Attempt — March 30, 1981

Treaty of Paris — March 29, 1856

Treaty of Paris — March 29, 1856

Assassination of King Faisal II — March 28, 1958

Assassination of King Faisal II — March 28, 1958

Lahore Resolution — March 23, 1940

Lahore Resolution — March 23, 1940

Politics & Government

Oxford Martyrs — March 21, 1556

Oxford Martyrs — March 21, 1556

Singing Revolution — March 20, 1988

Singing Revolution — March 20, 1988

Battle of Ningpo — March 19, 1842

Battle of Ningpo — March 19, 1842

Greek War of Independence — March 18, 1821

Greek War of Independence — March 18, 1821

My Lai Massacre — March 16, 1968

My Lai Massacre — March 16, 1968

Mongol Conquest of Baghdad — March 15, 1258

Mongol Conquest of Baghdad — March 15, 1258

The Establishment of the Church of England - March 12, 1534

The Establishment of the Church of England - March 12, 1534

Politics & Government

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - March 10, 1848

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - March 10, 1848

Battle of the Ironclads - March 9, 1862

Battle of the Ironclads - March 9, 1862

The Komagata Maru Incident - March 8, 1914

The Komagata Maru Incident - March 8, 1914

Alexander II Assassination - March 7, 1881

Alexander II Assassination - March 7, 1881

Alamo Falls to Mexican Forces - March 6, 1836

Alamo Falls to Mexican Forces - March 6, 1836

The Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770

The Boston Port Act - March 3, 1774

The Boston Port Act - March 3, 1774

Texas Independence Day - March 2, 1836

Texas Independence Day - March 2, 1836

The Welsh Revolt of 1400 - March 1, 1400

Budapest Protest Against Soviet Rule - February 28, 1947

February 28, 2026

The Battle of Orsha - February 25, 1514

The Battle of Orsha - February 25, 1514

February 25, 2026

Baltic Campaign - February 23, 1918

February 23, 2026

The Battle of Orsha - February 21, 1514

The Battle of Orsha - February 21, 1514

February 21, 2026

Grenada Revolution - February 20, 1979

Grenada Revolution - February 20, 1979

February 20, 2026

Advertisement

Explore Other Topics

Politics & Government Science & Technology Arts & Culture Sports Disasters & Accidents Social & Human Rights Economy & Business Health & Medicine Exploration & Discovery Famous Persons Born on This Day Died on This Day