845day.year
The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon.
Duke Nominoe of Brittany scores a landmark victory against King Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon, securing Breton autonomy.
In 845, Nominoe, later recognized as the first Duke of Brittany, challenged Frankish authority by confronting King Charles the Bald near Redon. Employing guerrilla tactics and leveraging local terrain, Breton forces achieved a decisive win at the Battle of Ballon. The defeat weakened Carolingian control and compelled Charles to grant Brittany greater autonomy. This victory cemented Nominoe’s status and laid the foundation for a distinct Breton polity. The outcome influenced subsequent regional uprisings across the fragmented Carolingian Empire. Nominoe’s triumph remains a defining moment in Brittany’s history.
845
Brittany
Nominoe
Charles the Bald
Battle of Ballon
Redon
1635day.year
Dutch colonial forces on Taiwan launch a pacification campaign against native villages, resulting in Dutch control of the middle and south of the island.
Dutch colonial forces in Taiwan initiate a campaign to subdue indigenous villages, securing control over central and southern regions.
In 1635, the Dutch East India Company intensified its push to dominate Taiwan’s indigenous populations. Colonial troops launched coordinated operations against native villages in the island’s central and southern areas. Employing firearms and fortified positions, the Dutch overcame staunch resistance from local tribes. The campaign resulted in the establishment of Dutch governance over fertile agricultural lands and strategic ports. Indigenous communities faced displacement, forced labor, and cultural upheaval. This conquest solidified Taiwan’s integration into global trade networks and demonstrated the era’s expanding European colonial reach in East Asia.
1635
Dutch colonial forces
Taiwan
pacification campaign
native villages
1718day.year
Royal Navy Lieutenant Robert Maynard attacks and boards the vessels of the British pirate Edward Teach (best known as "Blackbeard") off the coast of North Carolina. The casualties on both sides include Maynard's first officer Mister Hyde and Teach himself.
Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the Royal Navy engages and defeats the notorious pirate Blackbeard off North Carolina’s coast.
On November 22, 1718, Lieutenant Robert Maynard led two Royal Navy sloops in pursuit of the infamous pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard. After cornering Blackbeard’s vessel near Ocracoke Inlet, Maynard’s men launched a surprise boarding action. The fierce close-quarters battle resulted in heavy casualties, including Maynard’s first officer, Mister Hyde. Blackbeard himself was slain in the melee, ending one of the Golden Age of Piracy’s most feared careers. Maynard’s victory was celebrated in Britain and helped restore safety to Atlantic shipping lanes. The dramatic confrontation remains legendary in naval lore.
1718
Royal Navy
Robert Maynard
Blackbeard
North Carolina
1921day.year
During The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920–1922), 22 Irish Nationalists are killed in Belfast in one day.
On a single day in Belfast, 22 Irish Nationalists are killed amid escalating sectarian violence during the Irish struggle for independence.
On 22 November 1921, Belfast was torn by sectarian violence between loyalist and nationalist factions during the Irish War of Independence. Protestants opposed to Irish self-rule targeted Catholic neighborhoods in a wave of gun and bomb attacks. Throughout the day, 22 Irish Nationalists lost their lives, making it one of the bloodiest days in the city’s history. The bloodshed intensified calls for a ceasefire and hastened negotiations leading to the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The massacre left deep scars on the community and underscored the urgent need for a political settlement in Ireland.
1921
The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920–1922)
Irish Nationalists
1940day.year
World War II: Following the initial Italian invasion, Greek troops counterattack into Italian-occupied Albania and capture Korytsa.
Greek forces counterattack into Italian-occupied Albania and capture the strategic town of Korytsa during World War II.
Following Italy’s invasion of Greece in October 1940, Greek defenders launched a powerful counteroffensive into Italian-held Albania on 22 November. Facing fierce resistance in mountainous terrain and harsh winter conditions, the Greeks broke through Italian lines and seized the strategic town of Korytsa (Korçë). The victory surprised Axis commanders and boosted Greek morale. It also forced Germany to divert resources to the Balkan front, altering plans for Operation Barbarossa. The success at Korytsa remains a celebrated chapter of Greek wartime resilience.
1940
World War II
Italian invasion
Greek
Italian-occupied Albania
Korytsa
1942day.year
World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: General Friedrich Paulus sends Adolf Hitler a telegram saying that the German 6th Army is surrounded.
At Stalingrad, General Friedrich Paulus informs Hitler that the encircled German 6th Army is trapped by Soviet forces.
On 22 November 1942, during the Battle of Stalingrad, German General Friedrich Paulus sent a telegram to Adolf Hitler reporting that his 6th Army was completely surrounded by Soviet troops. The encirclement resulted from Operation Uranus, a massive Soviet counteroffensive launched earlier that month. Despite requests for permission to retreat, Hitler ordered Paulus to hold his ground. The decision doomed the army to eventual surrender and marked a turning point on the Eastern Front. The catastrophe inflicted devastating losses on Germany and shifted the momentum of World War II in favor of the Allies.
1942
Battle of Stalingrad
Friedrich Paulus
Adolf Hitler
telegram
6th Army
2003day.year
Baghdad DHL attempted shootdown incident: Shortly after takeoff, a DHL Express cargo plane is struck on the left wing by a surface-to-air missile and forced to land.
A DHL cargo plane was struck by a missile over Baghdad and made a forced landing on November 22, 2003.
On November 22, 2003, a DHL Express cargo plane took off from Baghdad International Airport when an insurgent-launched surface-to-air missile struck its left wing.
Despite significant damage, the flight crew managed to return safely and perform an emergency landing without casualties.
The incident occurred during the Iraq War, highlighting the risks faced by civilian aircraft in conflict zones.
The damaged Airbus A300 was later repaired and returned to service, becoming known as the 'Miracle on the Hudson of Baghdad'.
This event underscored the need for improved flight route planning and security measures in war-torn regions.
2003
Baghdad DHL attempted shootdown incident
DHL Express