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1829 – The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the Russo-Turkish War. 1846 – Jang Bahadur and his brothers massacre about 40 members of the Nepalese palace court. 1862 – American Civil War: The Battle of South Mountain, part of the Maryland Campaign, is fought.
Pop-Tarts debut. Dolores Huerta beaten by police while peacefully protesting. MLB cancels playoffs, World Series. Muslim teen arrested for bringing reassembled clock to school. General Winfield...
Historical events for the 14th of September. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on September 14.
On This Day In History - September 14: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
1942 US Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz presents the 1st Medal of Honor of WWII, for courage and valor beyond the call of duty during the attack on Pearl Harbor, to sailor John William Finn; ceremony took place in Pearl Harbor aboard USS Enterprise. USS Arizona ablaze and sinking after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” (later “The Star-Spangled Banner”) after witnessing the American flag flying over the Maryland fort following a night of British naval bombardment during the War of 1812.
