1761day.year
The Third Battle of Panipat is fought in India between the Afghans under Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Marathas.
The Third Battle of Panipat sees Ahmad Shah Durrani’s Afghan army defeat the Marathas in India.
The Third Battle of Panipat took place on January 14, 1761, in northern India between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan army under Ahmad Shah Durrani. This clash was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the 18th century on the subcontinent. The Durrani forces secured victory, inflicting heavy casualties on the Marathas and halting their northern expansion. The outcome reshaped the balance of power in India and opened the way for British influence. It triggered political realignments among Indian states and weakened Maratha dominance. The battle’s aftermath had lasting effects on the region’s socio-political landscape.
1761
Third Battle of Panipat
Afghans
Ahmad Shah Durrani
1797day.year
The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of the end of the War of the First Coalition and the start of French hegemony over Italy for two decades.
Napoleon Bonaparte secures a decisive victory at Rivoli, boosting French dominance in Italy.
The Battle of Rivoli took place on January 14, 1797, where Napoleon Bonaparte’s French forces achieved a decisive victory over Austrian troops. This triumph effectively ended the War of the First Coalition in northern Italy. Napoleon’s strategic brilliance and rapid troop movements encircled the Austrians, forcing their surrender. The victory secured French dominance over the Italian peninsula for the next two decades. It bolstered Napoleon’s military reputation and paved the way for his political ascent. The success at Rivoli remains a classic example of Napoleonic warfare and maneuver.
1797
Battle of Rivoli
Napoleon Bonaparte
War of the First Coalition
1943day.year
World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
In 1943, Japan launched Operation Ke to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal during a critical phase of WWII in the Pacific.
Facing heavy losses in the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Imperial Japanese forces launched Operation Ke on January 14, 1943, to evacuate troops from the island. The mission aimed to withdraw over 10,000 soldiers after months of grueling combat and supply shortages. Using fast destroyers and transport ships under the cover of darkness, the Japanese executed a series of nighttime runs known as the 'Tokyo Express'. Operation Ke became one of the largest and most successful evacuations of Japanese forces during World War II. The withdrawal allowed Japan to consolidate its defensive positions and focus on other strategic objectives in the Pacific. This retreat also marked a turning point, as Allied forces solidified their control over the Solomon Islands.
1943
World War II
Operation Ke
Guadalcanal
Guadalcanal Campaign
1943day.year
World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca Conference to discuss strategy and study the next phase of the war.
In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met at the Casablanca Conference to plan Allied strategy for the next phase of WWII.
The Casablanca Conference opened on January 14, 1943, with Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meeting in Morocco to plan the next phase of Allied operations. Key topics included the invasion of Italy and strategies to defeat Axis powers in Europe and North Africa. The leaders issued the doctrine of 'unconditional surrender' as a principle for the war's end. Discussions also covered coordination of resources, military priorities, and support for the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front. Although Joseph Stalin did not attend, his views were represented by Soviet diplomats. The conference set the stage for major Allied offensives later in 1943 and shaped postwar planning.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Casablanca Conference
2010day.year
Yemen declares an open war against the terrorist group al-Qaeda.
On January 14, 2010, the government of Yemen declared an open war against the terrorist group al-Qaeda.
President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced a comprehensive campaign against al-Qaeda operatives within Yemen’s borders. The declaration followed a string of suicide bombings and attempted attacks attributed to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Yemeni security forces, with logistical and intelligence support from the United States, launched operations targeting militant camps and leadership figures. The campaign aimed to dismantle terror networks, secure unstable regions, and prevent further attacks. Military offensives and arrests led to clashes causing casualties among militants and civilians. This move signified Yemen’s prominent role in the global ‘War on Terror’ era and influenced regional counterterrorism strategies.
2010
Yemen declares an open war
al-Qaeda
2016day.year
Multiple explosions reported near the Sarinah Building, Jakarta, followed by shootout between perpetrators and the police, killing seven people. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility.
A series of bombings and a subsequent shootout near Jakarta’s Sarinah Building on January 14, 2016, killed seven people.
On January 14, 2016, multiple explosions rocked the area around the Sarinah shopping center and office complex in central Jakarta. A rapid police response led to a fierce shootout with the suspected attackers amid chaotic crowds. Seven people were killed, including suspected extremists and civilians, and several bystanders were wounded. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility, marking its first major assault on Indonesia’s capital. Authorities detained several suspects in the following days, uncovering connections to regional terror cells. The incident prompted Indonesia to bolster counterterrorism operations and security measures in urban centres.
2016
Multiple explosions
Sarinah Building
Jakarta
police
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant