Historical Events in September, Month of September Events
Here is a list of some historical events in September. You can learn What major event happened in September?
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 7, 1921 | The Legion of Mary, the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, is founded in Dublin, Ireland. |
| September 7, 1965 | Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula. |
| September 29, 1717 | An earthquake strikes Antigua Guatemala, destroying much of the city's architecture. |
| September 14, 1982 | President-elect of Lebanon Bachir Gemayel is assassinated. |
| September 2, 1649 | The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro. |
| September 28, 935 | Duke Wenceslaus I of Bohemia is murdered by a group of nobles led by his brother Boleslaus I, who succeeds him. |
| September 10, 1897 | Lattimer massacre: A sheriff's posse kills 19 unarmed striking immigrant miners in Lattimer, Pennsylvania, United States. |
| September 12, 1988 | Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula two days later, causing an estimated $5 billion in damage. |
| September 5, 1367 | Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava |
| September 29, 1923 | The Mandate for Syria and Lebanon takes effect. |
| September 11, 1897 | After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa. |
| September 19, 2011 | Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees surpasses Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader with 602. |
| September 17, 1944 | World War II: German forces are attacked by the Allies in the Battle of San Marino. |
| September 25, 1790 | Four Great Anhui Troupes introduce Anhui opera to Beijing in honor of the Qianlong Emperor's eightieth birthday. |
| September 25, 1981 | Belize joins the United Nations. |
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