What Happened on September 13?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 13
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 13, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Mexican–American War
Year:
1847
Mexican–American War: Six teenage military cadets known as Niños Héroes die defending Chapultepec Castle in the Battle of Chapultepec. American troops under General Winfield Scott capture Mexico City in the Mexican–American War.
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Phineas Gage
Year:
1848
Vermont railroad worker Phineas Gage survives an iron rod 1+1⁄4 inches (3.2 cm) in diameter being driven through his brain; the reported effects on his behavior and personality stimulate discussion of the nature of the brain and its functions.
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3 September 1843 Revolution
Year:
1843
The Greek Army rebels (OS date: September 3) against the autocratic rule of king Otto of Greece, demanding the granting of a constitution.
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Baltimore
Year:
1814
In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key composes his poem "Defence of Fort McHenry", which is later set to music and becomes the United States' national anthem.
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War of 1812
Year:
1812
War of 1812: A supply wagon sent to relieve Fort Harrison is ambushed in the Attack at the Narrows.
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American Civil War
Year:
1862
American Civil War: Union soldiers find a copy of Robert E. Lee's battle plans in a field outside Frederick, Maryland. It is the prelude to the Battle of Antietam.
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Basuto Gun War
Year:
1880
The Basuto Gun War breaks out after the Basuto launch a rebellion against the Cape Colony.
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Santos-Dumont 14-bis
Year:
1906
The Santos-Dumont 14-bis makes a short hop, the first flight of a fixed-wing aircraft in Europe.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 13
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 13, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Jim Cleamons
Year of birth:
1949
Jim Cleamons, American basketball player and coach
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Jeff Lowe
Year of birth:
1950
Jeff Lowe, American mountaineer (died 2018)
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John W. Henry
Year of birth:
1949
John W. Henry, American businessman
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Nell Carter
Year of birth:
1948
Nell Carter, American actress and singer (died 2003)
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Dimitri Nanopoulos
Year of birth:
1948
Dimitri Nanopoulos, Greek physicist and academic
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Antony Noghès
Year of birth:
1890
Antony Noghès, French-Monegasque businessman, founded the Monaco Grand Prix (died 1978)
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Leopold Ružička
Year of birth:
1887
Leopold Ružička, Croatian-Swiss biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1976)
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Anne Devlin (writer)
Year of birth:
1951
Anne Devlin, Irish author, playwright, and screenwriter
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 13
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 13, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
W. Heath Robinson
Year of death:
1944
W. Heath Robinson, English cartoonist (born 1872)
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Elias Disney
Year of death:
1941
Elias Disney, Canadian-American farmer and businessman (born 1859)
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William Watt (Australian politician)
Year of death:
1946
William Watt, Australian lawyer and politician, 24th Premier of Victoria (born 1871)
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Eugene Lanceray
Year of death:
1946
Eugene Lanceray, Russian painter, sculptor, and illustrator (born 1875)
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Amon Göth
Year of death:
1946
Amon Göth, Austrian captain and Nazi war criminal (born 1908)
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Lili Elbe
Year of death:
1931
Lili Elbe, Danish model and painter (born 1882)
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Jatindra Nath Das
Year of death:
1929
Jatindra Nath Das, Indian activist (born 1904)
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Aurel Vlaicu
Year of death:
1913
Aurel Vlaicu, Romanian pilot and engineer (born 1882)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 13
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 13 around the world.
Niños Héroes
Día de los Niños Héroes (Mexico)
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Feast of the Cross
Christian feast day: Feast of the Cross (Assyrian Church of the East)
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September 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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John Chrysostom
Christian feast day: John Chrysostom
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Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl Day (Africa, United Kingdom, Latin America)
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Eulogius of Alexandria
Christian feast day: Eulogius of Alexandria
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Saint Ame
Christian feast day: Ame
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Programmer's Day
Day of the Programmer, during a non-leap year. (Russia)
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