Atlas of Battles

on this day, 6 engagements

Battles fought on 16 February

6 engagements in the atlas were fought on 16 February between 1389 and 1951: 4 battles and 2 sieges. Among them: Altmark Incident (1940).

Rout of MoyFirst Siege of VeracruzKronberger feudBattle of TorringtonAltmark IncidentBlockade of WonsanKronberger feudBattle of TorringtonAltmark IncidentBlockade of WonsanŌsakaManilaChicagoLimaTehranKinshasaTaipeiBengaluruBangkokMiami5000 km38.754N, 15.640E
6 placed engagements, coloured by era. Present-day coastlines; ringed marks are the most widely documented.

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceWar
16 February 1389Kronberger feudWar of the Cities
16 February 1646Battle of TorringtonGreat TorringtonFirst English Civil War
16 February 1746Rout of MoyMoy
16 February 1859First Siege of VeracruzVeracruzReform War
16 February 1940Altmark IncidentJøssingfjordenWorld War II
16 February 1951Blockade of WonsanWonsanKorean War

Only engagements recorded to the day are listed. Dates before 1582 are Julian, as recorded.