1589 – Battle at Arques: French King Henry IV beats Catholic League
1794 – French National Convention orders the remains of Comte de Mirabeau be removed from the Panthéon after his double-dealings with court revealed
1904 – The general strike called by the Socialist Party that spread throughout Italy ends
1915 – Cecil Chubb buys English prehistoric monument Stonehenge for £6,600
1931 – Britain abandons gold standard; pound devalues 20%
1942 – 116 hostages executed by Nazis in Paris
1951 – Emil Zatopek runs 15,000m in record 44 min, 54.6 sec
1964 – The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the world’s first Mach 3 bomber, makes its maiden flight from Palmdale, California
1968 – Soviet spacecraft Zond 5 lands in the Indian ocean after a six-day flight – first successful circumlunar mission with two onboard tortoises surviving the trip
1989 – Poland’s Sejm (National Assembly) approves prime minister Mazowiecki
Author: gil7
Today in History for 21st September 2021
Historical Events
1904 – The general strike called by the Socialist Party that spread throughout Italy ends
1913 – Turkey and Bulgaria sign peace treaty in Constantinople
1930 – Johann Ostermeyer patents flashbulb
1970 – New York Times starts first modern op-ed page
1990 – Pirate Bobby Bond is 2nd to hit 30 HRs and steal 50 bases in a season (so he can play in 6 decades) because it is a publicity stunt
1993 – Melissa Etheridge releases her break-through second album “Yes I Am”, featuring the single “I’m the Only One”
Famous Birthdays
1328 – Hongwu, 1st Emperor of Ming Dynasty of China (1368-98), born in Haozhou, Henan Jiangbei, Yuan Empire (d. 1398)
1902 – Howie Morenz, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (Montreal Canadiens, 3-time Stanley Cup winner), born in Mitchell, Ontario (d. 1937)
1947 – Stephen King, American sci-fi and horror author (Carrie; The Shining; Kujo; Misery), born in Portland, Maine
1948 – Michael Finneran, diver (1st perfect 10 on 10m platform)
1980 – Robert Hoffman, American actor
1998 – Tadej Pogačar, Slovenian cyclist (Tour de France 2020, 21), born in Komenda, Slovenia
Famous Deaths
1520 – Selam I Jawuz, the Barse, poet/cruel sultan of Turkey, dies
1796 – François Séverin Marceau-Desgraviers, French general (b. 1769)
1911 – Arab Pasha, “al-Misri” [Pasha Ahmad Arab), Egyptian minister, dies
1953 – Roger Quilter, British composer, dies at 75
1954 – Kokichi Mikimoto, Japanese inventor (b. 1858)
1955 – Jacqueline Reyneke van Stuwe, Dutch author, dies at 84
Famous Deaths for 20th September 2021
1625 – Heinrich Meibom, German historian and poet, dies at 69
1630 – Claudio Saracini, Italian composer, dies at 44
1679 – Cornelis Evertsen the Younger, Dutch vice admiral of Zealand, dies at 51
1706 – Pierre Verdier, French composer working in Sweden, dies at 79
1949 – Richard Dix, American actor (10 Commandments, Cimarron, The Ghost Ship), dies from a heart attack at 56
1974 – Robert Herberigs, Flemish composer (La Chanson d’Eve), dies at 88
1976 – Johan Boskamp, opera singer/actor, dies at 83
1990 – Jackie Moran, actor (Janie, Barefoot Boy), dies of cancer at 65
1994 – Jimmy Hamilton, American jazz saxophonist, dies at 77
1999 – Robert Lebel, French Canadian ice hockey executive, dies at 93
Historical Events for 20th September 2021
1835 – Farroupilha’s Revolution begins in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
1850 – Slave trade abolished in DC, but slavery allowed to continue
1870 – Mayor William Tweed accused of robbing NY treasury
1945 – German rocket engineers begin work in US
1954 – 1st FORTRAN computer program run
1980 – “Blizzard of Ozz”, the debut solo album by English rock musician Ozzy Osbourne, is released in the United Kingdom
1981 – Ryder Cup Golf, Walton Heath GC: US wins 18½-9½; 6th and final Ryder Cup for Jack Nicklaus as a player; wins all 4 of his matches
2017 – Hurricane Maria makes landfall on Puerto Rico as a category 4 hurricane, knocking out all power and killing 25
2018 – Woman shoots seven people, killing three and herself at a Rite Aid distribution center near Baltimore, Maryland
2019 – Researchers for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) propose that aliens may have bugged earths co-orbitals (nearby orbiting rocks) in “The Astronomical Journal”
Today in History for 20th September 2021
Historical Events
1066 – Battle of Fulford, Yorkshire: Harald III Hardrada of Norway defeats Northern Saxon Earls Edwin and Morcar
1848 – The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created.
1876 – Ottawa Football Club forms
1926 – Bugs Moran attempts to assassinate Al Capone in a drive-by shooting but fails
1987 – “Big River” closes at Eugene O’Neill Theater NYC after 1005 performances
2005 – Model Kate Moss is dropped by clothing chain HandM after allegations of drug taking
Famous Birthdays
1653 – Benedict Schultheiss, German composer, born in Nuremberg, Germany (d. 1693)
1873 – Ferenc Szisz, Hungarian race car driver (winner of the 1st Grand Prix motor racing), born in Szeghalom, Hungary (d. 1944)
1883 – Johannes Gerard van Dillen, Dutch economic historian (Of Wealth and Oligarchists), born in Amsterdam (d. 1969)
1902 – Cesare Zavattini, Italian screenwriter (Ladri di Biciclette), born in Luzzara, Italy (d. 1989)
1943 – Roek Williams [Willemze], Dutch singer (Roek Williams and The Fighting Cats), born in Amsterdam
1956 – Debi Morgan, American actress (All My Children, Cry Uncle), born in Dunn, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
1703 – Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll, Scottish privy councillor, dies at 52
1956 – Theo Frenkel, Dutch actor (Footlights, Hague’s Comedy), dies at 85
1987 – Michael Stewart [Myron Stuart Rubin], American playwright (Hello, Dolly!), dies at 63
1996 – Max Manus, Norwegian resistance fighter and author who specialized in sabotage during World War II, dies at 81
2003 – Gordon Mitchell [Charles Allen Pendleton], American actor and bodybuilder (Sinbad), dies a 80
2011 – Robert Whitaker, British photographer whose work was used on Beatles and Cream album covers, dies at 71
Famous Deaths for 19th September 2021
1719 – Frans Anneessens, Belgian merchant/lord of the manor, executed at 59
1905 – Thomas John Barnardo, British social worker, dies at 60
1906 – Maria Georgina Grey, British writer and founder of the Girls’ Day School Trust (b. 1816)
1968 – Chester F Carlson, inventor (photocopying), dies at 62
1981 – Joke Kool-Smit, Dutch feminist, dies
1989 – Guido de Moor, actor (Flanagan, Because of the Cats), dies
1994 – Sandra Fisher, American painter, dies at 47
1995 – Yevgeni Nikolayevich Khludeyev, Russian cosmonaut, dies at 55
1995 – Orville Redenbacher, American popcorn magnate (Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn), drowns in bathtub at 88
2011 – Johnny Răducanu, Romanian jazz pianist (b. 1931)
Historical Events for 19th September 2021
1559 – Five Spanish ships sink in storm off Tampa, about 600 die
1896 – Beginning of the Bombay plague epidemic when Dr.Acacio Gabriel Viegas detects the first case in Mandvi. Goes on to spread and kill 12 million in India.
1931 – PGA Championship Men’s Golf, Wannamoisett CC: 20 year old American Tom Creavy beats Denny Shute, 2 and 1 in the final for his lone major title
1931 – Lefty Grove wins his 30th game of season over White Sox, 2-1
1993 – Parliamentary election in Poland
1995 – Andres Galarraga is 4th to hit 30 HRs for Rockies in 1995
2004 – NFL Oakland Raider wide receiver Jerry Rice ends NFL streak of 274 consecutive games with a reception in a 13-10 victory over Buffalo Bills
2006 – Thai military stages a coup in Bangkok. The Constitution is revoked and martial law is declared.
2007 – MS Dhoni named Captain of Indian Cricket team for the 1st time for the ICC World Twenty20
2017 – US President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations vowing to “totally destroy North Korea” if threatens the US
Today in History for 19th September 2021
Historical Events
1904 – Gen Nogi’s assault on Port Arthur: 16,000 Japanese casualties
1921 – US National Championship Men’s Tennis, Germantown CC, Philadelphia: Bill Tilden successfully defends title; beats Wallace F. Johnson 6-1, 6-3, 6-1
1976 – “Going Up” opens at John Golden Theater NYC for 49 performances
1986 – US Federal health officials announce AZT will be available to AIDS patients
1987 – 12th Toronto International Film Festival: “The Princess Bride” directed by Rob Reiner wins the People’s Choice Award
2015 – Farm Aid (30th Anniversary) held in Chicago, Illinois; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Imagine Dragons, Jack Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jamey Johnson, Mavis Staples, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, and Holly Williams
Famous Birthdays
1887 – Lynne Overman, American actor (Reap the Wild Wind), born in Maryville, Missouri (d. 1943)
1948 – Mihai Timofti, director and actor (Lautarii), born in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
1958 – Azumah Nelson, Ghanaian professional boxer, born in Accra, Ghana
1969 – Candy Dulfer, Dutch saxophonist (Lily Was Here), born in Amsterdam, Holland
1972 – David Tamburrino, American speed skater (Olympics 1994), born in Saratoga Springs, New York
1986 – Gerald Ciolek, German professional road racing cyclist, born in Cologne, Germany
Famous Deaths
1356 – Gautier de Brienne, duke of Athens/French supreme commander, dies
1864 – David Allen Russell, United States Army officer (Union), dies in battle at 43
1906 – Maria Georgina Grey, British writer and founder of the Girls’ Day School Trust (b. 1816)
1973 – Bobby Gilbert, American actor (Some Like It Hot, The Rebel Set), dies of hepatitis at 75
2008 – Alois Pinos, Czech composer, dies at 82
2019 – Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, 2nd President of Tunisia (1987-2011). dies in exile at 83
Famous Deaths for 18th September 2021
31 – Sejanus, Roman head of praetorian guard, executed
1261 – Conrad van Hochstaden, archbishop of Cologne, dies
1524 – Charlotte of Valois, Princess of France as second daughter of King Francis I and his wife Claude, dies at 7
1675 – Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine (1624-75), dies at 71
1891 – William Ferrel, American mathematician (b. 1817)
1896 – Armand-Hippolyte-Louis Fizeau, French physicist, dies at 75
1953 – Charles de Tornaco, Belgian racing driver, dies at 26
1956 – Adélard Godbout, Canadian politician (15th Premier of Quebec), dies at 63
1964 – Sean O’Casey, Irish playwright (The Plough and the Stars), dies at 84
1966 – Jeno Vecsey, Hungarian composer, dies at 57
Historical Events for 18th September 2021
1851 – New York Times starts publishing (2 cents a copy)
1885 – Riots break out in Montreal to protest against compulsory smallpox vaccination.
1926 – US National Championship Men’s Tennis: Frenchman René Lacoste wins first of 2 straight US titles; beats countryman Jean Borotra 6-4, 6-0, 6-4
1947 – The Central Intelligence Agency officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July
1968 – “Funny Girl” biopic film based on life of Fanny Brice premieres, directed by William Wyler, starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif
1975 – Heiress-turned-bank robber Patricia Campbell Hearst captured by FBI in San Francisco
1983 – Kiss’ first “unmasked” (no make up) appearance on MTV
1995 – Space shuttle STS-69 (Endeavour 9), lands
2004 – 29th Toronto International Film Festival: “Hotel Rwanda” directed by Terry George wins the People’s Choice Award
2005 – Federation Cup Women’s Tennis, Paris, France: Russian pair Elena Dementieva and Dinara Safina win deciding doubles rubber 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 over Amélie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce of France; clinches Russia’s 2nd consecutive title, 3-2