The War of the Mantuan Succession begins, a conflict between France and the Habsburg Monarchy over control of the Duchy of Mantua.
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The Second Boer War begins between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics in South Africa.
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Vasil Radoslavov issues a statement announcing Bulgaria's entrance into the First World War on the side of the Central Powers. More
NASA launches Apollo 7, the mission was commanded by U.S. Navy Cmdr. Walter “Wally” Schirra Jr. It was the first manned test of the command and service module.
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2013 is awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) "for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons." All Nobel Peace Prizes