United States Army

Historical eventSeptember 41886

United States Army

After more than 25 years of fighting against the United States Army and the armed forces of Mexico, Geronimo of the Chiricahua Apache surrendered at Skeleton Canyon in Arizona.

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When
Saturday, September 4 1886140 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1880s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1886.

What happened

The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is designated as the army of the United States in the United States Constitution. As a part of the United States Department of Defense, it is one of the six armed forces of the United States and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Founded in 1784, it succeeded the Continental Army, formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War.

September 4 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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When did United States Army happen?

September 4 1886 — 140 years ago, on a Saturday.

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