Categories: Disambiguation Brigadier General (sometimes known as a one-star general from the United States insignia) is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... // Events January - The Triple Alliance of 1668 is formed. ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... Events March 27 - Concluding that Emperor Iyasus I of Ethiopia had abdicated by retiring to a monastery, a council of high officials appoint Tekle Haymanot I Emperor of Ethiopia May 23 - Battle of Ramillies November 5 - The Dublin Gazette publishes its first edition. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British military. ... John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in his Garter robes John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (May 26, 1650 – June 16, 1722), in full The Most Noble Captain-General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Earl of Marlborough, Baron Churchill of Sandridge, Lord Churchill of Eyemouth, KG, PC (in addition... The Scots Greys was the unofficial and later official name of a dragoon regiment of the British Army from 1678 until 1971, when they amalgamated to form The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys). ... Events Building of the Students Monument in Aiud, Romania. ... The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ... Events January 23 - The flip of a coin determines whether a new city in Oregon is named after Boston, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine, with Portland winning. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Third Sea Lord was the old title of the senior officer responsible for procurement in the Royal Navy. ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Admiral of the Fleet is a supreme naval position that has existed both in historical navies and several modern day navies of the 21st century. ... August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (236th in leap years), with 130 days remaining. ... 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... George Hay, 8th Marquis of Tweeddale, (February 1, 1787 - October 10, 1876) was a Scottish soldier and administrator who rose to the rank of Field Marshal in the British Army. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... The Third Sea Lord was the old title of the senior officer responsible for procurement in the Royal Navy. ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Second Sea Lord is the second most senior admiral on the Admiralty Board of the Royal Navy. ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The First Sea Lord is the senior admiral and professional head of the British Royal Navy. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Admiral of the Fleet is a supreme naval position that has existed both in historical navies and several modern day navies of the 21st century. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ...