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On this day in 1763, the Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years War. A defeated France cedes the vast territory of Canada to Britain in exchange for the Caribbean colonies of St Lucia, Guadeloupe & Martinique. Voltaire writes that all King Louis XV has lost is "a few acres of snow"

On this day in 1861, the United States risks war with Great Britain as a boarding party from an American warship removes Confederate diplomats from the Royal Mail Ship Trent. London responds by sending troops to Canada.

On this day in 1864, Confederate raiders riding out of Canada rob a bank in St. Albans, Vermont. It's the northernmost land action of the U.S. Civil War. Here's the story: https://t.co/o8KsI0b1DD

On this day in 1780, 900 Rebels defeat an army of Tory militia at the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina. It's remembered as the largest engagement of the Revolution fought entirely by American forces.

On this day in 1789, an army of Parisian women march on the palace of Versailles to demand King Louis provide the poor with bread.

On this day in 1814, a legion of diplomats descend onto Vienna to map out post-Napoleonic Europe and (hopefully) prevent future wars. Their new world order will be temporarily upended six months later after Bonaparte escapes from Elba.

“I Want YOU!” – The Story Behind One of the Most Famous Wartime Posters in History
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On this day in 1798, Irish rebels (with the help of French troops) route a British army in County Mayo. The redcoat retreat becomes known as the Castlebar Races.

On this day in 410, King Alaric and an army of Visigoths sack Rome. It's the first time in eight centuries that a foreign invader has occupied the Eternal City.

On this day in 1812, the
@USSConstitution defeats HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia. The engagement earns the American frigate the nickname "Old Ironsides" after British cannon balls rebound off its hull.