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September 19

A look at September 19 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Giuseppe Saragat and Emperor Muzong of Liao, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2023

    Azerbaijan

    Azerbaijan launches a military offensive against the Republic of Artsakh in the Nagorno-Karabakh region; this leads to the flight of the Armenian population.

    Country in Eastern Europe
  2. 2011

    Mariano Rivera

    Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees surpasses Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader with 602.

    Panamanian-American baseball player (born
  3. 1995

    Industrial Society and Its Future

    The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber Manifesto.

    1995 manifesto by Ted
  4. 1991

    Ötzi

    Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria.

    Natural mummy of a
  5. 1985

    1985 Mexico City earthquake

    A strong earthquake kills thousands and destroys about 400 buildings in Mexico City.

    Earthquake in Mexico
  6. 1970

    Kostas Georgakis

    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.

    Greek activist (1948–1970)
  7. 1950

    Korean War

    Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River.

    1950–1953 conflict in Korean
  8. 1939

    World War II

    World War II: The Battle of Kępa Oksywska concludes, with Polish losses reaching roughly 14% of all the forces engaged.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  9. 1893

    Women's suffrage in New Zealand

    In New Zealand, the Electoral Act of 1893 is consented to by the governor, giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote.

    History
  10. 1862

    American Civil War

    American Civil War: Union troops under William Rosecrans defeat a Confederate force commanded by Sterling Price.

    1861–1865 conflict in the
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Famous birthday twins

Born on September 19

Giuseppe Saragat

b. 1898

Italian lawyer and politician, 5th President of Italy

Emperor Muzong of Liao

b. 931

emperor of the Liao Dynasty

Sally Pearson

b. 1986

Australian athlete and hurdler

Tatsuo Shimabuku

b. 1908

Japanese martial artist, founded Isshin-ryū

AD 86

b. 86

Roman emperor

Germán Valdés

b. 1915

Mexican actor, singer, and producer

Leo VI the Wise

b. 866

Byzantine emperor

Umberto Bossi

b. 1941

Italian politician

Deaths

  • 2020John Turner, Canadian politician, 17th Prime Minister of Canada
  • 2009Eduard Zimmermann, German journalist
  • 1935Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Russian scientist and engineer
  • 1881James A. Garfield, American general, lawyer, and politician, and the 20th President of the United States
  • 1812Mayer Amschel Rothschild, German banker
  • 1123Emperor Taizu of Jin, Emperor of Jin from 1115 to 1123

Holidays & observances

  • —Christian feast day: Alonso de Orozco Mena
  • —Christian feast day: Emilie de Rodat
  • —Christian feast day: Goeric of Metz
  • —Christian feast day: Januarius (Western Christianity) Feast of San Gennaro
  • —Christian feast day: Our Lady of La Salette
  • —Christian feast day: Theodore of Tarsus (Anglican Communion, Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church)
  • —Christian feast day: Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon
  • —Christian feast day: September 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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