On this day in 402, Stilicho defeats the Visigoths under Alaric in the Battle of Pollentia.
On this day in 1320, the Scots sign the Declaration of Arbroath to reaffirm their independence.
On this day in 1896, the first modern Olympic Games open in Athens with 241 athletes from 14 countries taking part.
On this day in 1917, the US declares war on Germany and enters WWI on the side of the Allies.
On this day in 1992, the Bosnian War begins.
