Today in Military History:
October 5
Born on this day:
| | 1882 | Robert Hutchings Goddard, father of modern rocketry |
Events of Military significance on this day:
| | 1318 | Battle of Dundalk. Edward Bruce defeated during abortive Scottish invasion of Ireland. |
| | 1762 | British capture Manilla, Philippines. Next year, a peace treaty restored Manilla to the Spanish. |
| | 1813 | Battle of Thames River, Ontario. American victory over British and the death of Shawnee chief Tecumseh ended Indian alliance with Britain int the War of 1812. |
|