| | 1099 | Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (El Cid) died suddenly. Legend says his dead body was tied to his horse so that he could lead his troops in one final battle. |
| | 1791 | Battle of Matchin. Russians defeat Turks inflicting heavy losses. |
| | 1866 | Battle of Kissingen. Prussians drove Bulgarians out of village inflicting heavy losses. |
| | 1940 | Battle of Britain begins. |
| | 1943 | Allies invade Sicily. |