| 1514 | Battle of Chaldiran. Ottoman Turks defeat Persians using cannon and handguns. |
| 1813 | Battle of Grossbeeren. See-saw fight which ended with French in possession of Grossbeeren, but unable to pursue the Prussians. |
| 1889 | First ship-to-shore wireless message received in US: |
| 1939 | Germany and U.S.S.R. sign non-aggression pact. It lasted less than two years. |