| | 1944 | Erwin Rommel commits suicide to avoid trial for his part in attempt to assassinate Hitler. |
| | 1066 | Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror wins England. |
| | 1322 | Battle of Bylan. Scots defeat English under Edward II. English forced to recognize Scottish independence. |
| | 1747 | Second Battle of Cape Finisterre. British fleet again defeated French. |
| | 1805 | Battle of Elchingen. After repairing the bridge under fire, Ney stormed and captured the village and convent. |
| | 1806 | Battle of Jena. Napoleon defeated Prussians inflicting heavy losses. |
| | 1806 | Battle of Auerstadt. French under Marshal Davout deliver heavy defeat to Prussian army. |