September 3

1260:

The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the point of maximum expansion of the Mongol Empire.

1651:

English Civil War: Battle of Worcester - Charles I of England is defeated in the last main battle of the war.

1777:

The Flag of the United States flies in battle for the first time, at Cooch's Bridge in Maryland.

1783:

American Revolutionary War ends: Treaty of Paris - A treaty between the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain is signed in Paris, ending the war.

1798:

Weeklong battle of St. George's Caye begun between Spanish and British off the coast of Belize.

1855:

Indian Wars: In Nebraska, 700 soldiers under American General William Harney avenge the Grattan Massacre by attacking a Sioux village killing 100 men, women, and children.

1861:

American Civil War: Confederate General Leonidas Polk invades neutral Kentucky, prompting the state legislature to ask for Union assistance.

1912:

The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's): Deas Gu Cath (Ready for the fray)

1939:

World War 2 starts

1942:

ITALY, 1943, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 17 Aug 43)

1943:

ITALY, 1943-45, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Apr 45)

1943:

LANDING AT REGGIO

1944:

CORIANO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 15 Sept 44)

1944:

MISANO RIDGE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 5 Sept 44)

1994:

Sino-Soviet Split: Russia and the People's Republic of China agree to de-target their nuclear weapons against each other.

2006:

Pte William Cushley KIA

2006:

Sgt Shane Stachnik from 2 CER 23 Field SQ KIA

2006:

WO. Frank Melish KIA 1RCR C-Coy

2006:

WO. Richard Nolan KIA 1RCR C-Coy