Historical Events in September, Month of September Events
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 14, 2003 | In a referendum, Estonia approves joining the European Union. |
| September 23, 1884 | On the night of 23-24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of nearby placer gold, beginning the Tierra del Fuego gold rush. |
| September 16, 1990 | The railroad between the People's Republic of China and Kazakhstan is completed at Dostyk, adding a sizable link to the concept of the Eurasian Land Bridge. |
| September 9, 1965 | Hurricane Betsy makes its second landfall near New Orleans, leaving 76 dead and $1.42 billion ($10–12 billion in 2005 dollars) in damages, becoming the first hurricane to cause over $1 billion in unadjusted damage. |
| September 20, 1378 | Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal schism. |
| September 19, 1864 | American Civil War: Union troops under Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by Jubal Early. With over 50,000 troops engaged, it was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley. |
| September 16, 1992 | The trial of the deposed Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega ends in the United States with a 40-year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering. |
| September 21, 1997 | St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, was burnt down by a burglar. |
| September 3, 1967 | Dagen H in Sweden: Traffic changes from driving on the left to driving on the right overnight. |
| September 21, 2001 | America: A Tribute to Heroes is broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks. |
| September 3, 1997 | Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64. |
| September 20, 1977 | Vietnam is admitted to the United Nations. |
| September 8, 1914 | World War I: Private Thomas Highgate becomes the first British soldier to be executed for desertion during the war. |
| September 30, 1938 | The League of Nations unanimously outlaws "intentional bombings of civilian populations". |
| September 24, 1929 | Jimmy Doolittle performs the first flight without a window, proving that full instrument flying from take off to landing is possible. |
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