618day.year
The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan.
The Tang forces defeated Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan on November 29, 618, securing control over northern China.
On November 29, 618, the Tang dynasty achieved a decisive victory over the forces of rival warlord Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan.
This clash was crucial in consolidating the Tang's control over northern China following the collapse of the Sui dynasty.
The Tang commander Li Yuan's strategic maneuvers outflanked Xue's army in the Wei River valley.
Xue Rengao's defeat ended his brief reign over the Qin region and removed a major obstacle to Tang unification.
The victory bolstered the Tang court's legitimacy and paved the way for Emperor Gaozu to establish one of China's greatest dynasties.
The battle demonstrated the effectiveness of Tang military reforms and command structure.
618
Tang dynasty
Xue Rengao
Battle of Qianshuiyuan
903day.year
The Abbasid army under Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Katib defeats the Qarmatians at the Battle of Hama.
On November 29, 903, Abbasid troops under Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Katib defeated the Qarmatians at Hama, restoring caliphal authority in Syria.
Abbasid forces under Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Katib confronted the Qarmatians at the Battle of Hama on November 29, 903.
The Abbasid army decisively defeated the radical Qarmatian sect, reclaiming control over central Syria.
The victory disrupted Qarmatian raids that had threatened pilgrimage routes and trade networks.
Muhammad ibn Sulayman's leadership showcased the caliphate's ability to mobilize provincial armies effectively.
This triumph reinforced Abbasid authority in the Levant during a period of internal and external challenges.
It also curtailed the Qarmatians' influence south of the Euphrates for generations.
903
Abbasid
Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Katib
Qarmatians
Battle of Hama
1612day.year
The Battle of Swally takes place, which loosens the Portuguese Empire's hold on India.
The Battle of Swally on November 29, 1612, saw English East India Company ships defeat the Portuguese fleet, undermining Portugal's trade monopoly in India.
The Battle of Swally occurred on November 29, 1612, as the English East India Company fleet clashed with Portuguese naval forces near Surat.
Despite Portugal's long-standing maritime dominance, the English secured a tactical victory in the Arabian Sea.
This naval engagement eroded the Portuguese Empire's monopoly on Indian Ocean trade.
The outcome opened the door for the English East India Company to expand its commercial foothold in India.
It marked a turning point in European competition for Asian spice and textile markets.
The battle exemplified the growing importance of joint-stock companies in global commerce.
1612
Battle of Swally
Portuguese Empire
1729day.year
Natchez Indians massacre 138 Frenchmen, 35 French women, and 56 children at Fort Rosalie, near the site of modern-day Natchez, Mississippi.
On November 29, 1729, Natchez Indians attacked Fort Rosalie, massacring French settlers and igniting the Natchez War in colonial Mississippi.
On November 29, 1729, Natchez Indians launched a surprise attack on Fort Rosalie, near present-day Natchez, Mississippi.
They massacred 138 Frenchmen, 35 women, and 56 children, sparking the Natchez War with the French colonists.
The raid was driven by tensions over land, trade, and colonization pressures in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Fort Rosalie's fall demonstrated the resilience and strategic acumen of the Natchez people.
In response, the French raised a military force that ultimately decimated Natchez settlements.
The conflict reshaped the balance of power between indigenous tribes and European settlers in colonial North America.
1729
Natchez Indians
massacre
Fort Rosalie
Natchez, Mississippi
1776day.year
During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Cumberland, Nova Scotia, comes to an end with the arrival of British reinforcements.
British reinforcements relieved Fort Cumberland in Nova Scotia on November 29, 1776, ending the siege during the American Revolutionary War.
During the American Revolutionary War on November 29, 1776, the siege of Fort Cumberland in Nova Scotia ended with British reinforcements relieving the garrison.
American privateers and local insurgents had besieged the fort in an effort to spread rebellion to British North America.
The arrival of Royal Navy ships and troops forced the besiegers to withdraw.
The British victory secured Nova Scotia against revolutionary incursions.
It demonstrated the strategic importance of naval power in maintaining colonial supply lines.
Fort Cumberland remained a key defensive position for the British throughout the war.
1776
American Revolutionary War
Battle of Fort Cumberland
Nova Scotia
1830day.year
An armed rebellion against Russia's rule in Poland begins.
An armed uprising erupts in Poland against Russian rule, marking the start of the November Uprising.
On November 29, 1830, Polish cadets and citizens initiated an armed rebellion in Warsaw against the Russian Empire.
The November Uprising aimed to restore Poland's sovereignty after its partitions by Austria, Prussia, and Russia.
Despite initial successes, Polish forces faced shortages and lacked international support.
The rebellion spread across Congress Poland but was eventually brutally suppressed by Tsar Nicholas I.
The uprising deepened nationalistic sentiments and inspired future movements for Polish independence.
It is commemorated as a symbol of resistance against foreign domination.
1830
armed rebellion
Poland
1847day.year
The Sonderbund is defeated by the joint forces of other Swiss cantons under General Guillaume-Henri Dufour.
Swiss federal forces under General Guillaume-Henri Dufour defeat the Sonderbund alliance, ending the Sonderbund War.
On November 29, 1847, federal troops led by General Guillaume-Henri Dufour defeated the Sonderbund coalition of seven Swiss cantons.
The brief Sonderbund War was the only armed conflict on Swiss soil and lasted less than a month.
Dufour's strategic deployment and humane treatment of prisoners led to a swift victory.
The defeat dissolved the Sonderbund and paved the way for a new federal constitution in 1848.
The conflict's resolution strengthened Swiss unity and laid foundations for modern Switzerland.
Dufour later became a founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
1847
Sonderbund
Guillaume-Henri Dufour
1847day.year
Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by Cayuse and Umatilla Indians, causing the Cayuse War.
Missionary Marcus Whitman, his wife, and others are killed by Cayuse and Umatilla people, sparking the Cayuse War.
On November 29, 1847, Cayuse and Umatilla tribes attacked the Whitman Mission in present-day Washington state.
Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others were killed, fueled by tensions over disease and land encroachment.
The incident triggered the Cayuse War between Native American tribes and American settlers.
Settlers and militias sought retribution, leading to years of violent clashes in the Oregon Territory.
The conflict highlighted the tragic consequences of cultural misunderstandings and epidemics.
It remains a poignant chapter in the history of Native American–settler relations.
Marcus Whitman
killed by Cayuse and Umatilla Indians
Cayuse War
1863day.year
American Civil War: Union forces under General Ambrose Burnside successfully defend Knoxville, Tennessee from an attack by Confederate forces under General James Longstreet in the Battle of Fort Sanders during the Siege of Knoxville.
Union forces under Ambrose Burnside repel Confederate attack at the Battle of Fort Sanders during the Siege of Knoxville.
On November 29, 1863, Union troops commanded by General Ambrose Burnside defended Fort Sanders in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Confederate forces under General James Longstreet launched a determined assault on the fort's fortifications.
Union entrenchments and a deep ditch trap thwarted the Confederate attack, causing heavy southern casualties.
The successful defense lifted the Siege of Knoxville and maintained Union control of eastern Tennessee.
The battle demonstrated the importance of field fortifications in Civil War engagements.
It remains a celebrated Union victory and a turning point in the Knoxville campaign.
1863
American Civil War
Union
Ambrose Burnside
Knoxville, Tennessee
Confederate
James Longstreet
Battle of Fort Sanders
Siege of Knoxville
1864day.year
Colorado War: Colorado volunteers led by Colonel John Chivington massacre at least 150 Cheyenne and Arapaho noncombatants at Sand Creek inside Colorado Territory.
Colorado volunteers led by John Chivington massacre at least 150 Cheyenne and Arapaho noncombatants at Sand Creek.
On November 29, 1864, Colonel John Chivington and Colorado militia attacked a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho encampment at Sand Creek.
Despite banners of truce, more than 150 Native American men, women, and children were killed.
Surviving tribes launched retaliatory raids, igniting the wider Colorado War.
News of the massacre provoked outrage and led to official investigations condemning the atrocity.
The Sand Creek Massacre symbolizes the brutal conflicts between American settlers and indigenous peoples.
It remains a somber reminder of the violence inflicted on Native American communities.
1864
Colorado War
Colorado
John Chivington
massacre
Cheyenne
Arapaho
Colorado Territory
1864day.year
American Civil War: The Confederate Army of Tennessee misses an opportunity to crush the Union Army of the Ohio in the Battle of Spring Hill during the Franklin–Nashville campaign.
During the Battle of Spring Hill, the Confederate Army of Tennessee failed to intercept and destroy the Union Army of the Ohio, missing a crucial opportunity in the Franklin–Nashville campaign.
On November 29, 1864, Confederate forces under General John Bell Hood engaged Union troops at Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Despite being momentarily ahead, Hood's army failed to block the Union Army of the Ohio's retreat.
Confusion and miscommunication among Confederate commanders allowed Union General John Schofield's forces to slip past through the night.
This missed opportunity preserved the Union army and set the stage for the decisive Battle of Franklin two days later.
The event highlighted the importance of clear orders and coordination in Civil War campaigns.
Army of Tennessee
Army of the Ohio
Battle of Spring Hill
Franklin–Nashville campaign
1872day.year
The Modoc War begins with the Battle of Lost River.
The Modoc War erupts at the Battle of Lost River as U.S. troops and Modoc warriors clash in northern California.
On November 29, 1872, U.S. troops and Modoc warriors clashed near the Lost River in northern California.
Seeking to avoid relocation to the Klamath Reservation, Modoc leader Captain Jack refused to move.
When soldiers moved to enforce the order, fighting broke out along the riverbank.
This skirmish marked the beginning of the Modoc War, a bitter and protracted conflict.
The war would test the resolve of both sides in one of the last major Indian uprisings.
1872
Modoc War
Battle of Lost River