Explore the full date: Today in History – September 7.
September 7, 1812 | The Battle of Borodino
The Battle of Borodino on September 7, 1812, was a turning point in Napoleon’s Russian campaign. Though a French victory, the battle resulted in heavy casualties and set the stage for the disastrous invasion of Moscow, marking the beginning of the end for Napoleon’s empire.
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The Battle of the Thames on 5 October 1813
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The Relief of Leiden on 3 October 1574
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October 1, 1814 | The Battle of Rancagua Begins
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