Explore the full date: Today in History – September 3.
September 3, 1650 | The Battle of Dunbar
On September 3, 1650, Oliver Cromwell led his forces to a decisive victory at the Battle of Dunbar, a pivotal moment in the English Civil War that solidified his control over Scotland and marked a turning point in British history.
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The Battle of Karbala: 10 October 680
On 10 October 680, Husayn ibn Ali and his small company were killed at Karbala, creating…
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The Assault on Savannah: 9 October 1779
Before dawn on 9 October 1779, French and American forces attacked British defenses at Savannah in…
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The Battle of Germantown on 4 October 1777: Washington’s Attack in the Fog
On 4 October 1777, Washington tried to strike back after losing Philadelphia. Fog, divided columns and…
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The Battle of Angamos on 8 October 1879
At Angamos on 8 October 1879, Chilean warships captured Peru’s ironclad Huáscar and killed Admiral Miguel…
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