July 24, 1704British Admiral George Rooke takes Gibraltar from the Spanish to be used as a base to attack France from the south. The Gibraltar issue is still an obstacle in the relationship of both countries until now.

July 25, 1511Alfonso de Albuquerque leads Portuguese troops to attack the Malacca Sultanate. After almost a month of holding on, Sultan Mahmud Shah finally takes refuge in Sumatra. This victory opens the door for Portugal to set fo