173day.year
Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have broken the peace treaty (171). In a violent thunderstorm emperor Marcus Aurelius defeats and subdues them in the so-called "miracle of the rain".
In 173 AD during the Marcomannic Wars, the Quadi in Moravia encircle a Roman army, but a sudden storm aids Emperor Marcus Aurelius in defeating them in the legendary "miracle of the rain".
In 173 AD, during the Marcomannic Wars, the Quadi tribe shattered a two-year-old peace treaty and trapped a Roman army in Moravia.
Caught in a fierce thunderstorm, Emperor Marcus Aurelius rallied his legions as torrents of rain disrupted the Quadi lines.
Ancient chroniclers praised this deluge as the "miracle of the rain," crediting divine intervention for Rome’s salvation.
Seizing the moment, Aurelius ordered a counterattack that routed the besiegers and secured the frontier.
The episode enhanced his reputation as both philosopher and general, solidifying his legacy in Roman history.
173
Marcomannic Wars
Roman army
Moravia
Quadi
171
thunderstorm
Marcus Aurelius
786day.year
A Hasanid Alid uprising in Mecca is crushed by the Abbasids at the Battle of Fakhkh.
In 786, Abbasid forces crushed a Hasanid Alid revolt at the Battle of Fakhkh near Mecca, extinguishing a major challenge to their rule.
In the late 8th century, Hasanid descendants of Ali mounted a challenge against Abbasid authority in Mecca.
The confrontation at Fakhkh saw Abbasid forces decisively defeat the Alid rebels, ending the uprising.
Survivors fled north, reshaping the political and sectarian landscape of the caliphate.
The defeat reaffirmed Abbasid supremacy and curtailed Alid ambitions for decades.
This battle deepened the fissures between Sunni and Shia factions in the Islamic world.
786
Hasanid
Alid
Mecca
Abbasids
Battle of Fakhkh
1011day.year
Lombard Revolt: Greek citizens of Bari rise up against the Lombard rebels led by Melus and deliver the city to Basil Mesardonites, Byzantine governor (catepan) of the Catepanate of Italy.
In 1011, Greek citizens of Bari rose against Lombard rebels and restored the city to Byzantine rule under Governor Basil Mesardonites.
During the Lombard revolt in southern Italy, the Greek-speaking inhabitants of Bari rejected the rule of insurgent leader Melus.
They opened the gates to Basil Mesardonites, the Byzantine catepan, reestablishing imperial control.
The swift action thwarted Lombard plans for an independent duchy in Apulia.
Byzantine forces reinforced their presence, launching a counterstrike against nearby rebel strongholds.
The episode underscored Bari’s strategic importance in the tug of war between Byzantines and Lombards.
1011
Lombard Revolt
Bari
Lombard
Melus
Basil Mesardonites
catepan
Catepanate of Italy
1118day.year
Roger of Salerno, Prince of Antioch, captures Azaz from the Seljuk Turks.
In 1118, Roger of Salerno, Prince of Antioch, seized the fortress of Azaz from the Seljuk Turks, strengthening Crusader defenses in the region.
Amid the volatile frontier of the Crusader states, Roger of Salerno led a determined campaign north of Antioch.
He captured the strategic fortress of Azaz, wresting it from Seljuk control.
This victory secured supply lines and bolstered the principality’s northern defenses.
Roger’s success demonstrated Latin military prowess and deterred immediate Turkish counterattacks.
Azaz would remain a key stronghold in the shifting battles of the Latin East.
1118
Roger of Salerno
Prince of Antioch
Azaz
Seljuk Turks
1429day.year
Hundred Years' War: Start of the Battle of Jargeau.
On 11 June 1429, during the Hundred Years' War, French forces commenced the Battle of Jargeau, a key victory linked to Joan of Arc's Loire campaign.
As part of Joan of Arc's drive to lift the siege of Orléans, French forces advanced toward Jargeau along the Loire.
On 11 June 1429, they launched coordinated assaults on the town’s fortifications, overwhelming its English garrison.
The capture of Jargeau boosted French morale and solidified support for the Dauphin’s cause.
This triumph paved the way for the eventual relief of Orléans and a series of victories in central France.
The battle marked a turning point in the Hundred Years' War, shifting momentum to the French side.
1429
Hundred Years' War
Battle of Jargeau
1488day.year
Battle of Sauchieburn: Fought between rebel Lords and James III of Scotland, resulting in the death of the king.
In 1488, the Battle of Sauchieburn saw Scottish rebel lords defeat King James III, leading to his death and a shift in royal power.
Long-standing tensions between King James III and his nobles erupted into armed conflict near Stirling.
On 11 June 1488, rebel forces engaged the royal army on the slopes of Sauchieburn.
During the brawl, James III was killed—accounts differ on whether in battle or while fleeing.
His demise elevated his son, James IV, to the throne under the guidance of the victorious nobles.
This clash reshaped Scotland’s political landscape, increasing noble influence over the monarchy.
1488
Battle of Sauchieburn
James III of Scotland
1702day.year
Anglo-Dutch forces skirmish with French forces before the walls of Nijmegen and prevent its fall.
Anglo-Dutch troops repel French forces at Nijmegen, thwarting the city’s capture during the War of the Spanish Succession.
During the early stages of the War of the Spanish Succession, a combined Anglo-Dutch force engaged French troops on June 11, 1702, outside the fortified city of Nijmegen. The skirmish took place on the grassy plains before the city’s medieval walls, testing the resolve of both armies. Despite being outnumbered, the allied troops used coordinated artillery fire and disciplined infantry maneuvers to halt the French advance. Their defense prevented the strategic city from falling, preserving an important gateway into the Dutch Republic. The victory boosted allied morale and underscored the effectiveness of joint military cooperation. Nijmegen remained under allied control throughout the protracted conflict, serving as a staging ground for subsequent campaigns in the Low Countries.
1702
skirmish with French forces
Nijmegen
1775day.year
The American Revolutionary War's first naval engagement, the Battle of Machias, results in the capture of a small British naval vessel.
American colonists seize a British schooner in the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War at Machias, Maine.
Off the coast of Machias in present-day Maine, colonial militiamen engaged British forces in the first naval skirmish of the American Revolution on June 11, 1775. Local patriots, angry over attempts to transport lumber to British shipyards, mustered small boats and rowed out to confront the armed schooner HMS Margaretta. After a brief exchange of cannon fire and musket volleys, the colonists boarded the vessel, killing its commander and capturing the crew. The victory buoyed American morale and demonstrated that even makeshift fleets could challenge British naval power. The Battle of Machias inspired further maritime actions by privateers and helped secure coastal communities from British control. It stands as a testament to the resourcefulness and bravery of early American insurgents.
1775
American Revolutionary War
Battle of Machias
1865day.year
The Naval Battle of the Riachuelo is fought on the rivulet Riachuelo (Argentina), between the Paraguayan Navy on one side and the Brazilian Navy on the other. The Brazilian victory was crucial for the later success of the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina) in the Paraguayan War.
The Brazilian Navy defeats Paraguay at the Battle of the Riachuelo, securing crucial control over riverways in the Paraguayan War.
Fought on June 11, 1865, at the Riachuelo rivulet in Argentina, the naval battle was a turning point in the Paraguayan War.
Paraguayan forces attempted to disrupt the Triple Alliance’s supply lines along the Paraná River.
Brazilian warships under Admiral Francisco Barroso outmaneuvered the Paraguayan squadron.
Superior firepower and tactics led to a decisive Brazilian victory.
The win ensured Brazilian control of key waterways and hindered Paraguay’s naval capabilities.
This triumph boosted morale among the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay) and influenced subsequent land campaigns.
1865
Battle of the Riachuelo
Argentina
Paraguayan Navy
Brazilian Navy
Triple Alliance
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Paraguayan War
1938day.year
Second Sino-Japanese War: The Battle of Wuhan starts.
The Battle of Wuhan began in 1938 as one of the largest engagements of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
On June 11, 1938, Chinese and Japanese forces clashed around Wuhan, a key industrial and transport hub.
China’s National Revolutionary Army mounted a determined defense amid devastating aerial bombings.
The battle involved over one million soldiers on both sides, making it one of the war’s largest confrontations.
Despite fierce resistance, the Japanese advance steadily eroded Chinese positions.
The fighting lasted until October, resulting in heavy casualties and extensive destruction.
Wuhan’s fall marked a significant, if temporary, setback for Chinese resistance.
1938
Second Sino-Japanese War
Battle of Wuhan
1940day.year
World War II: The Siege of Malta begins with a series of Italian air raids.
The Siege of Malta commenced in 1940 with Italian air raids targeting the Mediterranean stronghold.
Beginning on June 11, 1940, Italy launched a series of air raids against Malta, then a British colony.
The strategically located island controlled vital supply routes between Europe and North Africa.
Malta’s defenders, including RAF squadrons and Royal Navy support, endured relentless bombardment.
Civilians took shelter in underground tunnels as bombs struck military and urban targets.
The siege would continue for nearly two years, becoming one of World War II’s longest sustained aerial campaigns.
Malta’s stubborn resistance proved crucial to Allied operations in the Mediterranean theatre.
1940
World War II
Siege of Malta
1942day.year
World War II: The United States agrees to send Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union.
On June 11, 1942, the United States agreed to send Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union during WWII.
The U.S. government formally extended Lend-Lease assistance to the Soviet Union on June 11, 1942.
This decision provided the USSR with crucial supplies of aircraft, tanks, food, and raw materials.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt recognized the importance of bolstering the Eastern Front against Nazi Germany.
The move marked a significant step in U.S.-Soviet cooperation within the Allied powers.
Over the course of the war, millions of tons of equipment and provisions were shipped eastward.
Lend-Lease aid was instrumental in sustaining Soviet military operations and hastening the defeat of the Axis.
1942
Lend-Lease