1072day.year
Robert Guiscard conquers Palermo in Sicily for the Normans.
In 1072, Norman adventurer Robert Guiscard captured Palermo, securing Norman dominance over Sicily and altering Mediterranean power dynamics.
In 1072, Robert Guiscard, the Norman adventurer and Duke of Apulia, launched a campaign to seize Sicily from Muslim rule. Palermo, a thriving Mediterranean port, fell after a strategic siege and internal betrayal. Capturing the city enabled the Normans to establish control over the island, strengthening Guiscard's power base. This conquest marked a pivotal moment in Norman expansion into southern Italy and the Mediterranean. The integration of Byzantine and Arab influences in Sicily under Norman governance led to a unique cultural synthesis. Palermo would remain a center of Norman authority for decades.
1072
Robert Guiscard
Palermo
1475day.year
Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui.
In 1475, Stephen III of Moldavia achieved a decisive victory over the Ottoman forces at the Battle of Vaslui, preserving Moldavian independence.
In 1475, the Moldavian prince Stephen III faced a vastly superior Ottoman army at the Battle of Vaslui in eastern Moldavia. Defying expectations, Stephen implemented cunning terrain tactics and ambushes in marshy forests. His forces decimated the Ottoman ranks and forced a retreat under harsh winter conditions. This victory bolstered Moldavian morale and secured a rare triumph against Ottoman expansion. Stephen was later honored by the Pope with the title Athleta Christi (Champion of Christ). The Battle of Vaslui remains celebrated as one of Stephen the Great’s greatest military achievements.
1475
Stephen III of Moldavia
Ottoman Empire
Battle of Vaslui
1791day.year
The Siege of Dunlap's Station begins near Cincinnati during the Northwest Indian War.
In 1791, the Siege of Dunlap's Station began near Cincinnati as part of the Northwest Indian War, highlighting tensions on the American frontier.
On January 10, 1791, the Siege of Dunlap’s Station commenced near present-day Cincinnati during the Northwest Indian War. American settlers fortified the station to defend against confederated Native American forces resisting U.S. territorial expansion. The attacking force laid siege for several days, cutting off supplies and testing the defenders’ resilience. Despite limited resources and manpower, the settlers held out until reinforcements arrived. The siege underscored the fierce resistance encountered on the western frontier and the challenges of early American expansion. It became a symbol of pioneer determination in the face of adversity.
1791
Siege of Dunlap's Station
Cincinnati
Northwest Indian War
1916day.year
World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire's Third Army.
In 1916, Russian forces launched the Erzurum Offensive against Ottoman troops, capturing the fortress city and routing the Ottoman Third Army.
Beginning on January 10, 1916, General Nikolai Yudenich commanded the Russian Caucasus Army in a surprise winter assault.
The offensive targeted the heavily fortified city of Erzurum, a vital Ottoman stronghold.
Despite harsh weather and rugged terrain, Russian troops achieved a breakthrough, forcing Ottoman forces into retreat.
The fall of Erzurum delivered a severe blow to Ottoman control in eastern Anatolia and boosted Russian morale.
This victory underscored the strategic importance of mountain warfare on the Caucasus front during World War I.
1916
World War I
Imperial Russia
Erzurum Offensive
Ottoman Empire
1920day.year
The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all combatant nations except the United States.
In 1920, the Treaty of Versailles came into force, formally ending World War I for all Allied and Central Powers except the United States.
The Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28, 1919, stipulated peace terms and reparations for Germany and its allies.
It entered into force on January 10, 1920, after ratification by key Allied nations.
The treaty imposed territorial losses, strict military limits, and the controversial War Guilt Clause on Germany.
Although the United States negotiated a separate peace, the treaty reshaped Europe’s borders and diplomatic landscape.
Its punitive measures and perceived injustices contributed to political instability and set the stage for World War II.
1920
Treaty of Versailles
1941day.year
World War II: The Greek army captures Kleisoura.
During World War II, Greek forces seized the strategic mountain pass at Kleisoura, defending against Axis advances in the Balkans.
On January 10, 1941, amid the Greco-Italian War, the Greek army launched an assault and captured the fortified position at Kleisoura Pass. This victory halted the Italian advance from Albania and boosted Greek morale. The battle showcased the determination and effective mountain warfare tactics of the Greek forces. Kleisoura's rugged terrain made its capture a significant military achievement. Despite later German intervention in the Balkans, the Greek defense at Kleisoura remains a symbol of resistance and tactical skill during the early years of World War II.
1941
World War II
captures
Kleisoura
1981day.year
Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments
In the Salvadoran Civil War, FMLN guerrillas launched their first large-scale offensive, capturing wide areas in Morazán and Chalatenango.
On January 10, 1981, the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) initiated its first major coordinated attack against Salvadoran government forces. The offensive targeted key towns and military installations in the Morazán and Chalatenango regions. Over several days, guerrilla units seized control of roads, communication lines, and rural communities. The operation demonstrated the FMLN's growing organization and tactical capabilities, marking an escalation in the decade-long civil conflict. The government's counteroffensive and U.S. military aid intensified after this offensive, leading to increased violence and international attention on human rights abuses in El Salvador.
1981
Salvadoran Civil War
FMLN
Morazán
Chalatenango
2012day.year
A bombing at Jamrud in Pakistan, kills at least 30 people and injures 78 others.
A bombing at a security checkpoint in Jamrud, Pakistan in 2012 killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens more.
On January 10, 2012, a bomb exploded at a security checkpoint in Jamrud, a town in Pakistan's Khyber Agency near the Afghan border. The blast killed at least 30 individuals, including security personnel, and injured over 78 others. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility, aiming to destabilize the region and challenge government authority. Medical teams in nearby Peshawar and tribal areas struggled to treat the overwhelming number of casualties. The attack underscored the persistent terrorist threat in Pakistan's tribal belt and intensified calls for a robust military response. It also highlighted the challenges of maintaining security in remote border regions.
2012
bombing
Jamrud
2013day.year
More than 100 people are killed and 270 injured in several bomb blasts in the Quetta area of Pakistan.
Multiple bomb blasts in Quetta, Pakistan in 2013 killed over 100 people and injured around 270.
On January 10, 2013, a series of coordinated explosions rocked Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province. The bombings included suicide attacks and planted devices, killing more than 100 civilians and injuring approximately 270 others. The violence intensified amid ongoing sectarian tensions and insurgent activities in the restive region. Local hospitals were overwhelmed as emergency services scrambled to care for the wounded. Authorities imposed curfews and launched operations to apprehend suspects believed linked to militant groups. International condemnations followed, but attacks continued, reflecting deep-rooted instability and security challenges in Balochistan. The Quetta bombings became one of the deadliest days in the province's prolonged conflict.
2013
bomb blasts
Quetta
Pakistan