September 19
One of the most prominent events that took place on September 19th was in 1796 when George Washington gave his farewell address. After serving as the first President of the United States for two terms, Washington addressed the nation, offering his guidance and advice for the future. His farewell address became a historical document that emphasized the importance of unity, national identity, and the dangers of political parties.
In the world of entertainment, September 19th holds significance as well. In 1934, \The Bride of Frankenstein,\ a classic horror film directed by James Whale, was released. This film is considered one of the greatest sequels in cinema history, known for its stunning visuals and groundbreaking special effects. It further popularized the portrayal of monsters in the horror genre.
Furthermore, September 19th commemorates the birth of remarkable individuals who have left lasting impacts on their respective fields. One such individual is William Golding, the English novelist and playwright. Born in 1911, he is best known for his novel \Lord of the Flies,\ which explores the dark side of human nature through the story of a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island. Golding's work is celebrated for its thought-provoking themes and timeless relevance.
Additionally, September 19th is the birthdate of the famous physicist, Nobel laureate, and co-discoverer of the higgs boson, Sheldon L. Glashow. Born in 1932, Glashow made significant contributions to the field of particle physics, particularly in the study of fundamental forces and subatomic particles. His work revolutionized our understanding of the universe and earned him numerous accolades in the scientific community.
September 19th is also a day of triumph and celebration. In 1991, Ötzi the Iceman, one of the oldest naturally preserved human bodies, was discovered in the Alps. The discovery of Ötzi was a groundbreaking archaeological find that provided valuable insights into the life and culture of the Copper Age. This discovery is not only significant for its scientific importance but also for the wonder it inspires in understanding our ancient past.
As we reflect on the events and individuals associated with September 19th, it becomes evident that this date holds particular importance in various aspects of human history. From political history and entertainment milestones to scientific breakthroughs and remarkable individuals, September 19th has left an indelible mark on the collective memory of humanity.
Here are some more events of this day:
85 – Nerva,
suspected of complicity of the death of Domitian, is declared emperor by
Senate. The Senate then annuls laws passed by Domitian and orders his statues
to be destroyed.
634 – Siege
of Damascus: The Rashidun Arabs under Khalid ibn al-Walid capture
Damascus from the Byzantine Empire.
1356 – Battle
of Poitiers: An English army under the command of Edward the Black
Prince defeats a French army and captures King John II.
1410 – End
of the Siege of Marienburg: The State of the Teutonic Order repulses
the joint Polish—Lithuanian forces.
1676 –
Jamestown is burned to the ground by the forces of Nathaniel Bacon
during Bacon's Rebellion.
1777 – American
Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the
Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga.
1778 –
The Continental Congress passes the first United States federal
budget.
1796 – George
Washington's Farewell Address is printed across America as an open letter
to the public.
1799 – French
Revolutionary Wars: French-Dutch victory against the Russians and British in
the Battle of Bergen.
1846 – Two
French shepherd children, Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud, experience
a Marian apparition on a mountaintop near La Salette, France, now
known as Our Lady of La Salette.
1852 – Annibale
de Gasparis discovers the asteroid Massalia from the north dome
of the Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte.
1862 – American
Civil War: Union troops under William Rosecrans defeat a Confederate
force commanded by Sterling Price.
1863 –
American Civil War: The first day of the Battle of Chickamauga, in
northwestern Georgia, the bloodiest two-day battle of the conflict, and the
only significant Confederate victory in the war's Western Theater.
1864 –
American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a
Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over 50,000 troops
engaged, it was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.
1868 – La
Gloriosa begins in Spain.
1870 – Franco-Prussian
War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four
months before surrendering.
1893 – In
New Zealand, the Electoral Act of 1893 is consented to by the
governor, giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote.
1916 – World
War I: During the East African Campaign, colonial forces of the Belgian Congo
(Force Publique) under the command of Charles Tombeur capture the town of
Tabora after heavy fighting.
1939 – World
War II: The Battle of Kępa Oksywska concludes, with Polish losses
reaching roughly 14% of all the forces engaged.
1940 –
World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent
to Auschwitz concentration camp to gather and smuggle out information
for the resistance movement.
1944 –
World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the
longest individual battle that the U.S. Army has ever fought.
1944 – World War
II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is
signed, which officially ended the Continuation War.
1946 –
The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston
Churchill at the University of Zurich.
1950 – Korean
War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle
of Nam River.
1957 – Plumbbob Rainier becomes
the first nuclear explosion to be entirely contained underground, producing no
fallout.
1970 – Michael
Eavis hosts the first Glastonbury Festival.
1970
– Kostas Georgakis, a Greek student of geology, sets himself ablaze in
Matteotti Square in Genoa, Italy, as a protest against the dictatorial regime
of Georgios Papadopoulos.
1976 – Turkish
Airlines Flight 452 hits the Taurus Mountains, outskirt of Karatepe,
Turkey, killing all 154 passengers and crew.
1976 – Two
Imperial Iranian Air Force F-4 Phantom II jets fly out to investigate an
unidentified flying object, when both independently lose instrumentation and
communications as they approach, only to have them restored upon withdrawal.
1978 –
The Solomon Islands join the United Nations.
1982 – Scott
Fahlman posts the first documented emoticons :-) and :-( on the
Carnegie Mellon University bulletin board system.
1983 – Saint
Kitts and Nevis gains its independence.
1985 – A
strong earthquake kills thousands and destroys about 400 buildings in
Mexico City.
1985
– Tipper Gore and other political wives form the Parents Music
Resource Center as Frank Zappa, John Denver, and other musicians
testify at U.S. Congressional hearings on obscenity in rock music.
1989 – A
bomb destroys UTA Flight 772 in mid-air above the Tùnùrù Desert,
Niger, killing all 170 passengers and crew.
1991 – Ötzi
the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and
Austria.
1995 – The
Washington Post and The New York Times publish
the Unabomber manifesto.
1997 –
The Guelb El-Kebir massacre in Algeria kills 53 people.
2006 – The
Thai army stages a coup. The Constitution is revoked and martial law is
declared.
2010 – The
leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is
sealed.
2011 – Mariano
Rivera of the New York Yankees surpasses Trevor Hoffman to
become Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader with 602.
2016 – In
the wake of a manhunt, the suspect in a series of bombings in New York and
New Jersey is apprehended after a shootout with police.
2017 –
The 2017 Puebla earthquake strikes Mexico, causing 370 deaths and
over 6,000 injuries, as well as extensive damage.
2019 – A
drone strike by the United States kills 30 civilian farmers
in Afghanistan.
2021 –
The Cumbre Vieja volcano, on the island of La Palma in
the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three
months, ending on December 13.
2022 –
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United
Kingdom is held at Westminster Abbey, London.
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