| 1522 | Famine compelled the Knights of Saint John to surrender Rhodes to Suleiman, the Magnificent. Siege was the first to utilize explosive bombs (Turks). |
| 1620 | Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. |
| 1807 | British take island of Saint Thomas from the French. |
| 1808 | Battle of Molinos del Rey. French routed Spanish force lifting the Spanish blockade of Barcelona. |
| 1817 | Battle of Mahidput. 5,500 British cross the river Spira under fire and rout Mahrattan army of 30,000 cavalry and 5,000 infantry. |
| 1893 | Italians defeat Mahdists at Battle of Agordat. |