What Happened on September 11?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 11
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 11, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Battle of Plattsburgh
Year:
1814
War of 1812: The climax of the Battle of Plattsburgh, a major United States victory in the war.
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Isidro Barrada
Year:
1829
An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to retake Mexico, surrenders at the Battle of Tampico, marking the effective end of Spain's resistance to Mexico's campaign for independence.
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Riograndense Republic
Year:
1836
The Riograndense Republic is proclaimed by rebels after defeating Empire of Brazil's troops in the Battle of Seival, during the Ragamuffin War.
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War of 1812
Year:
1813
War of 1812: British troops arrive in Mount Vernon and prepare to march to and invade Washington, D.C.
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Battle of Delhi (1803)
Year:
1803
The Battle of Delhi, during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of Scindia's army under General Louis Bourquin ends in a British victory.
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Hope Diamond
Year:
1792
The Hope Diamond is stolen along with other French crown jewels when six men break into the house where they are stored.
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National Congress Battalions
Year:
1800
The Maltese National Congress Battalions are disbanded by British Civil Commissioner Alexander Ball.
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Kingdom of Sardinia
Year:
1802
France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 11
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 11, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Betsy Drake
Year of birth:
1923
Betsy Drake, American actress (died 2015)
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Vasilije Mokranjac
Year of birth:
1923
Vasilije Mokranjac, Serbian composer and academic (died 1984)
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Alan Badel
Year of birth:
1923
Alan Badel, English actor (died 1982)
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Donald Blakeslee
Year of birth:
1917
Donald Blakeslee, American colonel and pilot (died 2008)
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Rudolf Vrba
Year of birth:
1924
Rudolf Vrba, Czech-Canadian pharmacologist and educator (died 2006)
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Tom Landry
Year of birth:
1924
Tom Landry, American football player and coach (died 2000)
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G. David Schine
Year of birth:
1927
G. David Schine, American soldier and businessman (died 1996)
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Eddie Miksis
Year of birth:
1926
Eddie Miksis, American baseball player (died 2005)
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 11
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 11, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Paul Douglas (actor)
Year of death:
1959
Paul Douglas, American actor (born 1907)
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Camillien Houde
Year of death:
1958
Camillien Houde, Canadian politician, 34th Mayor of Montreal (born 1889)
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Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh
Year of death:
1964
Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, Indian poet and critic (born 1917)
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Ralph C. Smedley
Year of death:
1965
Ralph C. Smedley, American educator, founded Toastmasters International (born 1878)
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Tadeusz Żyliński
Year of death:
1967
Tadeusz Żyliński, Polish engineer and academic (born 1904)
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Collett E. Woolman
Year of death:
1966
Collett E. Woolman, American businessman, co-founded Delta Air Lines (born 1889)
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Robert W. Service
Year of death:
1958
Robert W. Service, English-French poet and author (born 1874)
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Mary Proctor
Year of death:
1957
Mary Proctor, American astronomer (born 1862)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 11
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 11 around the world.
List of observances in the United States by presidential proclamation
Emergency Number Day (United States)
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Pakistan)
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September 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: September 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Theodora of Alexandria
Christian feast days: Theodora of Alexandria
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Enkutatash
Enkutatash falls on this day if it is not a leap year. Celebrated on the first day of Mäskäräm. (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rastafari)
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National Day of Catalonia
National Day (Catalonia)
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List of Teachers' Days
Teachers' Day (Argentina)
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Patriot Day
September 11 attacks-related observances (United States): Patriot Day
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