Historical Events on⁤ September 15

Today is⁢ Sunday, September 15,⁤ the 260th day of 2024. There are 105 days until the end⁤ of the year.

1776: British ⁤Troops Occupy New York

During the American War of Independence, British troops under‍ the ⁢command of ‍General William Hugh occupied New ‌York.

1789: ‍James Fenimore Cooper Born

The American writer James Fenimore Cooper was ​born, the founder​ of the historical novel in American literature. He​ created the‍ type⁤ of ⁢pioneer on the Indian frontier, the ‍honorable, ⁢lonely but loyal hero -‌ the prototype of‍ many heroes in American literature​ and in films ​about the Wild West.

1821: Spanish Colonies Declare Independence

The Spanish ⁣colonies of Guatemala, San Salvador,‍ and‌ Costa ‍Rica ​declared independence.

1830: Jose de la Cruz​ Porfirio Díaz Born

Mexican general and statesman Jose de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz was‍ born, president of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and from 1884 to 1911.

1857: William ⁤Howard Taft Born

American statesman William Howard Taft was born, president of the USA from 1909 to 1913.

1864: John Hanning⁤ Spike ⁢Dies

English explorer John Hanning Spike, the first European ​to see ​Africa’s Lake Victoria in ⁢August ⁤1858, accidentally killed himself while ⁣hunting ⁣partridge.

1890: Agatha Christie Born

English ‍writer Agatha Christie, author of a‍ series‌ of ‌detective⁤ novels, was born.

1894:‌ Jean Renoir Born

French‌ film ‍director Jean ⁢Renoir, son of painter Auguste Renoir, creator of poetic film⁤ realism, was born.

1904: Umberto the Second Born

The king of Italy, Umberto the Second, was born, the last queen of ⁢Italy, who spent only one month​ on the throne.

1911: Adelina Pavlija Irbi Dies

The Englishwoman⁣ Adelina Pavlija ⁣Irbi died, a great benefactor of the Serbs in Bosnia.

1916: First Use of Tanks in ‍Battle

At the Battle of the Somme in World War I, the British used​ tanks designed by ‌Ernest Swinton for the first‍ time.

1935: Jews Banned in Nazi Germany

In Nazi ​Germany, Jews are banned and the swastika flag becomes official.

1946: Bulgarians Reject Monarchy

Bulgarians rejected the monarchy in a referendum and the‌ People’s Republic of‍ Bulgaria⁣ was proclaimed.

1949: Konrad Adenauer Elected Chancellor

Konrad Adenauer was elected⁢ the first chancellor of West ​Germany, and Theodor‌ Heuss the first‌ president.

1967: Field Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer Dies

The commander of ‌the Egyptian forces in ​the disastrous six-day war between the Arabs and Israel in June 1967, Field ​Marshal Abdel ‌Hakim‌ Amer committed suicide.

1973: King⁣ Gustav​ the Sixth Adolf Dies

The king of⁢ Sweden, Gustav the Sixth Adolf, died, succeeded by his ⁤grandson ⁣Karl Gustav.

1983: Menachem Begin Resigns

Israeli Prime Minister ‌Menachem⁤ Begin resigned.

1989: Robert ⁣Penn Warren Dies

American​ writer Robert Penn Warren died, whose best ⁣novel‍ “All the King’s Men”‌ depicts ⁢the rise⁣ and fall of ​a⁤ politician in whom⁣ vice and virtue are⁢ inseparably united.

1996: Umberto Bosi ‍Announces Federal Republic of ⁤Padania

The leader of the ‌Italian secessionist party “Northern League” Umberto Bosi announced that the‌ northern part of Italy is the Federal Republic of Padania.

1999: Robert Frovik Appointed to Lead Interagency Team

The US administration appointed Ambassador ‌Robert Frovik ​to lead⁣ an ⁤interagency team to fight‌ crime and corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2008: Richard Wright ‌Dies

One​ of the founders⁣ of the legendary British rock group​ “Pink Floyd” – keyboardist Richard Wright – died.

2011: Otakar Vavra Dies

The famous ⁤Czech director Otakar Vavra died in Prague at the⁢ age of 100.

2015: Hungary Introduces ⁤Tougher ‍Control Measures

In Hungary, a new‍ package of ⁤tougher control measures came into force ​to prevent migrants ⁢from passing through its territory and establish control over‌ the Schengen ⁣external border.