1236day.year
The Samogitians defeat the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in the Battle of Saule.
In 1236, the Samogitian tribes routed the Livonian Brothers of the Sword at the Battle of Saule, halting the northern crusaders' advance.
The Battle of Saule took place near present-day Šiauliai in northern Lithuania. Samogitian warriors ambushed the Livonian Order, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing many knights. This victory crippled the crusading knights and forced them to merge with the Teutonic Order soon after. The win ensured Samogitia remained free of Germanic rule and inspired regional resistance. It is celebrated as a symbol of Lithuanian identity and resilience. The battle reshaped power dynamics in the Baltic region during the 13th century and cemented Samogitia’s reputation as a formidable opponent.
1236
Battle of Saule
1359day.year
An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the Battle of Araviana during the War of the Two Peters.
In 1359, during the War of the Two Peters, an Aragonese cavalry detachment routed a larger Castilian force at Araviana.
The Battle of Araviana occurred on September 22, 1359, in northeastern Spain amid the War of the Two Peters. Despite being outnumbered, the Aragonese knights employed superior tactics and momentum to overwhelm the Castilian cavalry. This clash boosted Aragonese morale and disrupted Castilian operations in the region. The victory demonstrated the effectiveness of agile cavalry maneuvers over sheer numbers. It influenced subsequent diplomatic talks between Peter IV of Aragon and Peter of Castile. Araviana remains a notable example of medieval Iberian warfare and strategic ingenuity under pressure.
1359
Battle of Araviana
War of the Two Peters
1586day.year
Eighty Years' War: A Spanish force led by the Marquis del Vasto successfully fights its way past a joint English/Dutch ambush in the Battle of Zutphen.
In 1586, during the Eighty Years' War, Spanish forces under the Marquis del Vasto broke through an English-Dutch ambush at Zutphen.
The Battle of Zutphen on September 22, 1586, was fought near the Dutch town of Zutphen amidst the Eighty Years' War. A relief column led by the Marquis del Vasto faced a coordinated English and Dutch ambush. Despite the surprise attack, Spanish pikemen and cavalry maintained their formation and forced a passage to the besieged garrison. This action secured vital supplies and boosted Spanish morale. The clash became notable for the discipline and resilience of the Habsburg troops. It also saw participation from English commanders such as Sir Philip Sidney. Zutphen highlighted the brutal nature of the protracted struggle for control in the Low Countries.
1586
Eighty Years' War
Marquis del Vasto
English
Dutch
Battle of Zutphen
1711day.year
The first attacks of the Tuscarora War begin in present-day North Carolina.
In 1711, the first attacks of the Tuscarora War erupted in North Carolina as tensions between colonists and Native Americans escalated.
The Tuscarora War began on September 22, 1711, when the Tuscarora tribe launched coordinated assaults on colonial settlements in present-day North Carolina. Growing pressures from land encroachment, trade disputes, and the colonial slave trade fueled Native resistance. Colonial militias, supported by South Carolina forces and allied tribes, retaliated with equal ferocity. The conflict lasted until 1715 and concluded with a treaty in 1718. Many Tuscarora migrated north to join the Iroquois Confederacy following the war. The struggle reshaped regional power dynamics and influenced subsequent colonial-Native American relations. It highlights the fierce contest over land and sovereignty in early America.
1711
Tuscarora War
North Carolina
1776day.year
Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution.
In 1776, American patriot Nathan Hale was executed for espionage by British forces, becoming a symbol of Revolutionary sacrifice.
Nathan Hale volunteered to serve as a spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Captured by British troops near New York City on September 21, 1776, he was tried and convicted of espionage. On September 22, he was hanged at the prison yard, reportedly declaring, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.' Hale's sacrifice turned him into an enduring symbol of American patriotism and selfless devotion. His story has inspired monuments, statues, and countless tributes across the United States. The date remains a poignant reminder of the risks faced by those who fought for independence.
1776
Nathan Hale
1789day.year
Battle of Rymnik: Alexander Suvorov's Russian and allied army defeats superior Ottoman Empire forces.
In 1789, Count Alexander Suvorov led Russian and allied troops to a decisive victory over a larger Ottoman force at the Battle of Rymnik.
On September 22, 1789, Russian General Alexander Suvorov attacked Ottoman positions along the Rymnik River.
Outnumbered, Suvorov's 25,000-strong force executed a surprise crossing at dawn, catching the enemy off guard.
His disciplined infantry and agile cavalry units overwhelmed the Ottoman defenses within hours.
The battle resulted in heavy casualties for the Ottomans and the capture of artillery and supplies.
This triumph secured Russian dominance in Moldavia and Wallachia during the Russo-Turkish War.
Suvorov's innovative tactics and bold leadership earned him widespread acclaim and a promotion to Field Marshal.
The victory at Rymnik remains one of the greatest military achievements of the 18th century.
Battle of Rymnik
1866day.year
The Battle of Curupayty is Paraguay's only significant victory in the Paraguayan War.
During the Paraguayan War in 1866, Paraguayan forces achieved their only major victory at the Battle of Curupayty, halting a larger allied offensive.
The Battle of Curupayty took place on September 22, 1866, as part of the Paraguayan War.
Paraguayan defenders occupied well-fortified positions along a canal and repelled repeated assaults by Brazilian, Argentine, and Uruguayan troops.
Despite artillery bombardment, allied forces suffered heavy casualties and failed to breach the defenses.
The Paraguayan Army's effective use of trenches and artillery showcased their resilience.
This victory bolstered Paraguayan morale at a critical phase of the war.
However, lack of resources and international isolation would later tip the balance against Paraguay.
1866
Battle of Curupayty
Paraguayan War
1914day.year
A German submarine sinks three British cruisers over a seventy-minute period, killing almost 1,500 sailors.
During World War I in 1914, a German submarine sank three British cruisers in just over an hour, claiming nearly 1,500 lives.
During early World War I, a German submarine carried out a relentless attack against British cruisers over a seventy-minute span.
The assault resulted in the sinking of three vessels and overwhelmed rescue operations.
Nearly 1,500 sailors perished in the frigid waters, marking one of the deadliest submarine actions of the war to date.
This event illustrated the growing menace of U-boat warfare and its strategic impact on maritime operations.
In response, the Royal Navy accelerated the development of convoy systems and anti-submarine tactics.
1914
sinks
1939day.year
World War II: A joint German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to celebrate the successful invasion of Poland.
A German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk celebrated the joint invasion of Poland in 1939, symbolizing the secret pact's alliance.
On September 22, 1939, German and Soviet troops marched together through Brest-Litovsk in an extraordinary display of cooperation.
The parade commemorated their coordinated assault on Poland following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
Rows of infantry, tanks, and artillery from both armies moved in lockstep before assembled dignitaries.
This event showcased the uneasy alliance that stunned the world and highlighted wartime realpolitik.
Though the two powers later turned against each other, the parade remains a vivid example of shifting diplomacy in World War II.
1939
World War II
German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk
1941day.year
The Holocaust in Ukraine: On the Jewish New Year Day, the German SS murders 6,000 Jews in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Those are the survivors of the previous killings that took place a few days earlier in which about 24,000 Jews were executed.
On Jewish New Year Day 1941, SS units murdered 6,000 Jews in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, as part of the Holocaust's brutal campaign in the region.
During Rosh Hashanah on September 22, 1941, Nazi SS units executed 6,000 Jewish men, women, and children in Vinnytsia.
These victims were survivors of earlier mass killings, gathered under false promises of relocation.
Forced to surrender their belongings, they were marched to pre-dug mass graves and shot.
Eyewitnesses recounted the abruptness of the atrocity and the profound grief that followed.
This massacre exemplified the Einsatzgruppen's systematic brutality across occupied Eastern Europe.
Today, memorials stand at the site to honor the victims and remind the world of the horrors of genocide.
1941
The Holocaust in Ukraine
Vinnytsia
1965day.year
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the United Nations calls for a ceasefire.
A UN-brokered ceasefire brings the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War to an end, halting fierce battles over the Kashmir region.
After weeks of intense fighting over Kashmir, India and Pakistan agree to a United Nations ceasefire on September 22, 1965.
The resolution halted major ground clashes and aerial bombardments but left key territorial disputes unresolved.
This conflict, triggered in early August, saw significant troop mobilizations and international diplomatic pressure.
Though hostilities ended, tensions persisted, shaping South Asian geopolitics for decades.
The ceasefire demonstrated the UN's growing role in mediating post-colonial conflicts.
1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
1980day.year
Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran–Iraq War.
Iraq launches a full-scale invasion of Iran, marking the beginning of the eight-year Iran–Iraq War.
On September 22, 1980, Iraqi armed forces crossed into Iranian territory in a morning assault.
The invasion ignited one of the late 20th century's longest and bloodiest conflicts, ultimately lasting almost eight years.
Border skirmishes quickly escalated into trench warfare, chemical attacks, and international arms involvement.
Both nations suffered heavy military and civilian casualties, shaping regional politics in the Middle East.
The war ended in 1988 with a UN ceasefire, but its legacy continues to influence Iran and Iraq today.
1980
invades
Iran–Iraq War