In Seattle, Washington, United States, protests against the World Trade OrganizationWTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 protest activity by anti-globalization movement catch police unprepared and force the cancellation of opening ceremonies.,
American Civil War: Battle of Franklin — The Army of Tennessee led by General John Bell Hood mounts a dramatically unsuccessful frontal assault on United States positions commanded by John McAllister Schofield around Franklin, Tennessee (Hood lost six generals and almost a third of his troops).,