Events

August 11 Calendar date: the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years). Noted for mid‑August seasonal markers, the Perseids meteor shower peak window, and national observances such as Chad…

August 13 August 13 is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It is associated with events such as the 1521 fall of Tenochtitlan, the 1961 start of the Be…

August 14 August 14 is a date in the Gregorian calendar, known for Pakistan's Independence Day and several historical mid‑August observances; it occupies the late summer position and retains…

August 18 August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It falls in late summer in the Northern Hemisphere and has been the date of many historical…

August 22 Overview of August 22 in the Gregorian calendar: calendar position, seasonal and astronomical notes, cultural observances, and notable types of events associated with the date.

August 24 August 24 is the 236th day of the Gregorian year (237th in leap years). It is associated with late-summer observances, several major historical events and diverse national holidays…

August 25 August 25 is a calendar date in late summer (Northern Hemisphere) and late winter (Southern Hemisphere); it is the 237th day of the year (238th in leap years) with numerous histori…

August 26 August 26 is a date in the Gregorian calendar: the 238th day of a common year (239th in leap years) with 127 days remaining. It is remembered for historic events, observances and n…

August 27 August 27 is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, falling in late August and marking late summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

August 30 August 30 is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; a late‑August date with seasonal significance and several national and international observa…

August 5 August 5 is the 217th day of the year (218th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. The date is associated with national observances, seasonal markers and a range of historical…

August 8 August 8 is the 220th day of the Gregorian calendar (221st in leap years). It hosts a mix of religious feasts, modern observances such as International Cat Day, and diverse histori…

August Revolution (Vietnam, 1945) August Revolution A nationwide uprising in Vietnam in August 1945 that overthrew wartime authorities, led to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam's declaration of independence, and set the stage for t…

Austin City Limits Music Festival Annual three-day music and arts festival in Austin, Texas, held at Zilker Park. Multi-genre lineup across several stages, local food and art, produced by C3 Presents and named afte…

2018 Austin serial bombings Austin serial bombings A 2018 series of five package bombings in Austin, Texas that killed two civilians and the perpetrator, injured others, and prompted a large multi‑agency investigation and public sa…

Azerbaijan independence referendum (29 December 1991) Azerbaijani independence referendum, 1991 A referendum held on 29 December 1991 in Azerbaijan confirmed independence with reported 99.8% support and 95.3% turnout, held days after the Soviet Union's formal dissolution.

Backlash (2000) — WWF pay-per-view event Backlash (2000) Backlash (2000) was the World Wrestling Federation's second Backlash pay-per-view, held April 30, 2000 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C., serving as the post‑WrestleMania follo…

Backlash (2001) — WWF pay‑per‑view at Allstate Arena Backlash (2001) Backlash (2001) was the third Backlash pay‑per‑view produced by the World Wrestling Federation, held April 29, 2001 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, featuring champions…

Backlash (2002) — WWF pay-per-view at Kemper Arena Backlash (2002) Backlash (2002) was the WWF pay-per-view held April 21, 2002 at Kemper Arena, Kansas City. The fourth Backlash, it followed WrestleMania storylines and marked a return to Kemper af…

Backlash (2003) — WWE pay-per-view event Backlash (2003) Backlash (2003) was the fifth annual WWE Backlash pay-per-view, held April 27, 2003 at the Worcester Centrum. It functioned as the traditional post‑WrestleMania event and advanced…

Backlash (2005) — WWE pay-per-view held in Manchester, New Hampshire Backlash (2005) Backlash (2005) was WWE's seventh annual Backlash pay-per-view, held May 1, 2005 at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving as the promotion's principal po…

Backlash (2006 WWE pay-per-view) — Rupp Arena, April 30, 2006 Backlash (2006) Backlash (April 30, 2006) — WWE pay-per-view at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky; the eighth annual Backlash event featuring title matches and storylines from WWE’s roster, drawin…

Backlash (2007) — WWE pay-per-view in Atlanta Backlash (2007) Backlash (2007) was the ninth Backlash professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WWE, held April 29, 2007, at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Backlash (2008) Backlash (2008) was the tenth Backlash professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WWE, held April 27, 2008 at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

Backlash (2009) — WWE pay-per-view event Backlash (2009) Backlash (2009) was a World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view held April 26, 2009 in Providence, Rhode Island. It was the eleventh and final Backlash under that name before bein…

Bad Aibling rail accident (February 2016) Bad Aibling rail accident A head-on collision between two trains on a single-track line near Bad Aibling, Bavaria (9 Feb 2016) that killed 12 people and injured many; it prompted investigations and safety r…

Bahrain Grand Prix (Formula One) Bahrain Grand Prix Annual Formula One World Championship race at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. First held in 2004, it was F1's first Middle East event and is known for desert conditions, n…

Ball (formal dance): history, customs, and modern forms Ball (dance) A ball is a formal social dance event with prescribed etiquette, music, dress codes and programming. Historically a site of courtship and display, balls continue today as charity,…

Banquet: ceremonial feasts, structure, history and modern uses Banquet A banquet is a large, often formal meal held for celebration or ceremony. This article explains its structure, history, common types, etiquette and how it differs from other gather…

Bardo National Museum attack (18 March 2015) Bardo National Museum attack A terrorist armed assault on the Bardo National Museum in Tunis on 18 March 2015 left 23 people dead, dozens wounded, and prompted national and international security responses and…

Barn raising: community construction and cultural tradition Barn raising Barn raising is a communal practice in which neighbors assemble to build a barn for one family, historically common in rural North America and still practiced in some communities t…

Bash at the Beach — WCW's July pay-per-view (1994–2000) Bash at the Beach Bash at the Beach was World Championship Wrestling's annual July pay-per-view from 1994 to 2000, known for summer-themed presentation, headline title matches and its place in 1990s…

Battle of Actium (31 BC) — decisive naval clash that ended the Roman Republic Battle of Actium Decisive naval engagement off Actium in 31 BC between Octavian and the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra; Octavian's victory led to his sole rule and the end of the Republic.

Battle of Agincourt (1415): English victory in the Hundred Years' War Battle of Agincourt A clear, neutral account of the Battle of Agincourt (25 October 1415): participants, tactics, weapons, course of the action, casualties, aftermath and its place in the Hundred Year…

Battle of Anzio (Operation Shingle) — Allied landing in Italy, 1944 Battle of Anzio Operation Shingle was the Allied amphibious landing at Anzio and Nettuno in January 1944 intended to outflank German defenses on the Winter Line and open the road to Rome.

Capture of Aqaba (Battle of Aqaba, July 1917) Battle of Aqaba The Battle of Aqaba (6 July 1917) was a key victory in the Arab Revolt when Arab irregulars with British liaison forces seized the Ottoman-held port of Aqaba by an unexpected inlan…

Battle of Atlanta (22 July 1864) Battle of Atlanta A major 1864 engagement of the American Civil War during Sherman's Atlanta Campaign; the battle weakened Confederate defenses around Atlanta and helped shape the final months of th…

Battle of Badr (624 CE) Battle of Badr A decisive early engagement in Islamic history fought near Badr in 624 CE between Muhammad’s followers and the Quraysh of Mecca, widely remembered for its military and symbolic con…

Battle of Balaclava (25 October 1854) Battle of Balaclava A major engagement of the Crimean War, noted for the Thin Red Line, the Heavy Brigade's success and the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade; a clash with lasting military and cul…

Battle of Bannockburn (23–24 June 1314) Battle of Bannockburn A decisive encounter in the Wars of Scottish Independence where Robert the Bruce’s smaller force defeated a larger English army near Stirling, shaping Scotland’s struggle for sover…

Battle of Bataan (1942): Allied defense and surrender in the Philippines Battle of Bataan A concise encyclopedia overview of the Battle of Bataan (January–April 1942): its course, causes, significance, and aftermath, including the surrender and the Bataan Death March.

Battle of Bentonville (March 19–21, 1865) Battle of Bentonville A late Civil War engagement in North Carolina where Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston attacked part of Sherman’s forces in an unsuccessful attempt to halt the Union advance.

Battle of Berlin (April–May 1945) Battle of Berlin Final major Allied assault on Nazi Germany's capital in World War II, fought in April–May 1945; resulted in the city's capture by Soviet and Polish forces and marked the effective…

Battle of Bosworth Field Decisive 1485 battle in Leicestershire where Richard III was defeated by Henry Tudor, marking the collapse of Plantagenet royal power and the rise of the Tudor dynasty; site, tacti…

Battle of Bryn Glas (22 June 1402) Battle of Bryn Glas A major victory for Owain Glyndŵr during the Welsh Revolt (1400–1415). English forces under Sir Edmund Mortimer were defeated and Mortimer captured; the action likely took place on…

Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) Battle of Bunker Hill An account of the Battle of Bunker Hill: context, tactics, course of fighting on Breed's Hill, casualties, and why the encounter became a turning point in the early American Revolu…

Battle of Buxar (1764): causes, combatants, course and consequences Battle of Buxar The Battle of Buxar (23 Oct 1764) was a decisive victory for the British East India Company over a Mughal-led coalition, leading to firm Company control of Bengal and major politic…

Battle of Cannae (216 BC) Battle of Cannae A decisive battle of the Second Punic War in which Hannibal achieved a classic double-envelopment, inflicting catastrophic Roman losses and shaping military thought on tactics and…