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On this day in 1911, an Italian pilot named Giulio Gavotti drops four grenades from an Etrich Taube monoplane onto Ottoman Turk positions in Libya. It's history's first air strike. No casualties are inflicted.

On this day in 1904, warships from Russia's Baltic Fleet en route to the Far East mistake British fishing trawlers in the North Sea for Japanese torpedo boats and open fire. Britain comes close to declaring war over what becomes known as the Dogger Bank Incident.

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/o8KsI0sD2d

On this day in 1777, British general John Burgoyne surrenders his army following the defeat at Saratoga. His military career in tatters, "Gentleman Johnny" will go on to become a successful London playwright.

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.

Illustrations of 21st century warfare from the year 1899.

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.