| | 1319 | Battle of Myton. Scottish forces defeated hastily raised army of the Archbishop of York. His rear threatened, Edward II raised the siege of Berwick. |
| | 1519 | Magellan starts 1st successful circumnavigation of the world. |
| | 1604 | Spanish capture fortress city of Ostende from the Dutch after a three year, 71 day siege. |
| | 1792 | Battle of Valmy. After a seven-hour artillery duel and half-hearted attack the Prussians withdrew. Battle inspired revolutionary France to take the offensive. |
| | 1797 | U.S. frigate Constitution (Old Ironsides) launched in Boston. |
| | 1854 | Battle of Alma River, British and French forces defeat Russians during Crimean War. |
| | 1863 | Battle of Chickamauga, second day. Confederates force Union army to retreat. |