Atlas of Battles

on this day, 7 engagements

Battles fought on 29 February

7 engagements in the atlas were fought on 29 February between 1324 and 1944: 5 battles, 1 siege and 1 naval action.

Arrest attempt of Jørgen BjørnBattle of KamaBattle of Rio HillBattle of LucocisternaRaid on DeerfieldSiege of VelyaminovskyBattle of IstBattle of LucocisternaRaid on DeerfieldSiege of VelyaminovskyBattle of IstLimaTehranKinshasaMiamiMadridTorontoBaghdadAtlantaCasablancaAddis Ababa5000 km18.150N, 16.236W
7 placed engagements, coloured by era. Present-day coastlines; ringed marks are the most widely documented.

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceWar
29 February 1324Battle of LucocisternaElmasAragonese conquest of Sardinia
29 February 1688Arrest attempt of Jørgen BjørnAscension Island
29 February 1704Raid on DeerfieldDeerfield, MassachusettsQueen Anne's War
29 February 1768Battle of Kama
29 February 1840Siege of VelyaminovskyVeliaminov's Fort
29 February 1864Battle of Rio HillAlbemarle County, VirginiaAmerican Civil War
29 February 1944Battle of IstWorld War II

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