Execution of Cyprian
Martyred for his faith
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September 13 in History
This permanent archive page contains 161 World History Database records for September 13, spanning 258 to 2019. Recorded topics include Death of Cyprian; Execution of Cyprian; Battle of Ad Decimum.
Total: 161Events: 135Births: 4Deaths: 8Battles: 14Countries: 26
Events on September 13
Capture of Carthage
Ten miles from Carthage, the forces of Gelimer and Belisarius meet at the Battle of Ad Decimum, Gelimer had chosen his position well and had some success, Gelimer became distraught upon learning of the death of his brother in battle so Belisarius a chance to regroup, win the battle and capture Carthage
Siege of Carthage
Ten miles from Carthage, the forces of Gelimer and Belisarius meet at the Battle of Ad Decimum, Gelimer had chosen his position well and had some success, Gelimer became distraught upon learning of the death of his brother in battle so Belisarius a chance to regroup, win the battle and capture Carthage
Buckingham Charter Witness
Constantine II witnesses a charter at Buckingham after the 934 campaign and is described there by the Latin term subregulus.
Subregulus Description
The Buckingham charter uniquely describes Constantine II as subregulus, although historians dispute what this wording proves about his political status.
Invasion of England
Lands with an invasion force in Devon to recapture the throne for Henry IV
Invasion of England
Warwick & Clarence land at Dartmouth & declare Henry VI the rightful King
Invasion of Peru
The first of three expeditions left from Panama for the conquest of Peru with about 80 men and 40 horses while Diego de Almagro was left behind because he was to recruit men, gather additional supplies, and join Pizarro later
Invasion of Peru
The first of three expeditions left from Panama for the conquest of Peru with about 80 men and 40 horses while Diego de Almagro was left behind because he was to recruit men, gather additional supplies, and join Pizarro later
Invasion of Peru
The first of three expeditions left from Panama for the conquest of Peru with about 80 men and 40 horses while Diego de Almagro was left behind because he was to recruit men, gather additional supplies, and join Pizarro later
Siege of Boulogne
The French garrison agrees to surrender after English mining and bombardment breach the defences.
Arrest of Hugh Latimer
Is arrested under Mary's Catholic restoration.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain, leaves direction of his Government to the Duke of Lerma
Diet
Wants peace without concessions based on the Peace of Prague
Invasion of Scotland
Wins a small Battle at the head of a Royalist Army invading Scotland
Royalist Army
Wins a small Battle at the head of a Royalist Army invading Scotland
Siege of Aberdeen
Wins a small Battle at the head of a Royalist Army invading Scotland
Civil War
Montroses Army is destroyed, he spends the following winter building it up again
Civil War
Captured in battle during the defeat of the Royalists
Civil War
Defeats the Royalist Army of Montrose
Royalist Army
Defeats the Royalist Army of Montrose
Siege of Quebec
Leads 4,800 men up to a position overlooking Quebec
Invasion of Netherlands, The
Prussia invades the Dutch Republic
Acceptance of Constitution
Louis XVI formally accepted the Constitution, enabling the restoration of his constitutional executive functions.
Election to Legislative Assembly
Brissot was elected a Paris deputy to the Legislative Assembly and joined its diplomatic debates.
Siege of Moscow
3 months after entering Russia the Grande Armee marches into the outskirts of Moscow
Swindon Railway Works
Daniel Gooch proposes locomotive works at Swindon and Brunel supports creation of a major railway centre there.
Atmospheric Railway
Brunel's atmospheric railway opens to Teignmouth using stationary engines and vacuum pipes for propulsion.
Public Atmospheric Service to Teignmouth
Regular passenger services begin using atmospheric propulsion between Exeter and Teignmouth.
Egyptian Defences Broken
The decisive victory breaks organized Egyptian resistance.
Strike
Mao leads An-Yuan miners on strike
Coup
Assumes power after a coup
Coup
Captures Barcelona & institutes martial law
World Record
Sets a new speed record, taking a plane to 352 mph
Diplomatic Negotiations at Sudetenland, The
The Sudetenland leaders break off negotiations with Benes
Treaty of Munich
Hodza's government imposed martial law in affected border districts after violent Sudeten German disturbances.
Foreign Secretary of France
Appointed Foreign Minister
Foreign Secretary of France
Appointed Foreign Minister
War Cabinet
The French follow Britains example & set up a War Cabinet
War Cabinet
The French follow Britains example & set up a War Cabinet
Capture of Sollum
Italy captures Sollum, Egypt
Invasion of Egypt
Rodolfo Graziani and the Italian Army make a rapid advance into Egypt
Invasion of Egypt
Orders the Italian advance from Libya into Egypt, beginning a campaign aimed at threatening British positions guarding the Suez Canal.
Invasion of Egypt
Rodolfo Graziani and 5 Italian divisions began a rapid advance into Egypt
Democratic Action
Political organizers founded Democratic Action as a national reformist party.
Siege of Leningrad
By the end of the month the Germans give up storming the City & dig in for a siege. Arrives in Leningrad to co-ordinate its defenses
Electromagnetic Pilot Plant Recommendation
The S-1 Executive Committee recommends a Tennessee pilot plant based on Lawrence's electromagnetic isotope-separation work.
Manhattan Project
At a meeting of the S-1 Executive Committee, it is decided that a centralized laboratory should be established to study fast neutrons, code-named "Project Y"
Project Y
At a meeting of the S-1 Executive Committee, it is decided that a centralized laboratory should be established to study fast neutrons, code-named "Project Y"
Project Y
At a meeting of the S-1 Executive Committee, it is decided that a centralized laboratory should be established to study fast neutrons, code-named "Project Y"
Capture of Salerno
Reduces the US bridgehead to less than 2 miles
Oak
Lands on the Abruzzi Appenines & rescues Mussolini from captivity
B Reactor Uranium Loading
Participates in startup work at Hanford as uranium loading begins in B Reactor, the first full-scale plutonium-production reactor.
Result of Surrender of Japanese Eighth Army
The Japanese Eighth Army ceases resistance with only a fraction of its original strength remaining.
Surrender of Japanese Eighth Army
Surrenders the 8th Army with only 13,500 from an original 65,000
Capture of Inchon
US destroyers & cruisers shell enemy positions 2 days before the landings
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of the CPSU
First Secretary of CPSU
Is elected First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Marine Reserve Undesirable Discharge
The Marine Corps Reserve changed Lee's discharge status to undesirable on September 13, 1960, while he was living in the Soviet Union.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy repeated that the United States would act if Cuba became a significant offensive military base.
NASA
Deke Slayton called Armstrong and asks if he was interested in joining the NASA Astronaut Corps as part of what the press dubbed "the New Nine", without hesitation, Armstrong says yes
NASA
Deke Slayton called Armstrong and asks if he was interested in joining the NASA Astronaut Corps as part of what the press dubbed "the New Nine", without hesitation, Armstrong says yes
New Nine
Deke Slayton called Armstrong and asks if he was interested in joining the NASA Astronaut Corps as part of what the press dubbed "the New Nine", without hesitation, Armstrong says yes
Coup
The South Vietnamese Air Force, under the leadership of Air Marshall Nguyen Cao Ky, crushes a coup plot against General Nguyen Khanh
Coup
The South Vietnamese Air Force, under the leadership of Air Marshall Nguyen Cao Ky, crushes a coup plot against General Nguyen Khanh
Coup
The South Vietnamese Air Force, under the leadership of Air Marshall Nguyen Cao Ky, crushes a coup plot against General Nguyen Khanh
Prime Minister Appointment
Becomes prime minister after Hendrik Verwoerd's assassination.
Vorster Government Begins
Continues National Party rule during intensified regional conflict.
Magical Mystery Tour
George Harrison & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film
Magical Mystery Tour
George Harrison & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film
Burial at Novodevichy Cemetery
Is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery rather than receiving burial in the Kremlin Wall necropolis.
Coup
After trying to overthrow Maos Government, Lin Biao dies in an airplane crash in Mongolia on his way to exile
Close to the Edge
Sings on Close to the Edge, one of the band's central progressive rock works.
Close to the Edge
Drums on Close to the Edge, his final studio album before leaving Yes.
Syria and Israel engage in a dogfight over the Mediterranean Sea
Syria and Israel engage in a dogfight over the Mediterranean Sea
End of Paymaster General Tenure
Completes his tenure as Paymaster General as ministerial responsibilities are reorganised during the September 1981 government changes.
Humanitarian Food Arrangements
Food assistance is tied to verified humanitarian need.
Humanitarian Protection Debate
Addresses the Security Council during the occupation crisis.
Security Council Address
Highlights Kuwait's case as international pressure on Iraq grows.
UN Resolution 666
Security Council addresses humanitarian food supplies for Iraq and Kuwait.
Accords of Oslo
Abbas signs the Declaration of Principles on behalf of the PLO
Accords of Oslo
Abbas signs the Declaration of Principles on behalf of the PLO at the White House
Accords of Oslo
Arafat signs the Declaration of Principles with Israel in Washington
Accords of Oslo
Christopher attends the White House ceremony as the United States witnesses the agreement
Accords of Oslo
Clinton hosts the White House ceremony for the signing of the Declaration of Principles
Accords of Oslo
Kozyrev represents Russia as a witness at the signing ceremony for the Declaration of Principles
Accords of Oslo
Peres signs the Declaration of Principles on behalf of Israel
Accords of Oslo
Rabin signs the Declaration of Principles with the PLO in Washington
Declaration of Principles
Signs the Declaration of Principles for the PLO, committing to an interim self-government process in Gaza and the West Bank.
Declaration of Principles
Attends the White House ceremony and accepts the Declaration of Principles as the framework for Palestinian interim self-government.
Declaration of Principles
Represents the United States as the Declaration of Principles is signed and witnessed in Washington.
Declaration of Principles
Hosts the White House signing ceremony for the Declaration of Principles between Israel and the PLO.
Declaration of Principles
Represents Russia, one of the witnesses to the Declaration of Principles signed in Washington.
Declaration of Principles
Signs related correspondence and supports the Declaration of Principles after secret negotiations produce the Oslo framework.
Declaration of Principles
Signs the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements at the White House, recognizing the PLO as Israel's negotiating partner.
Gaza Jericho First
The PLO accepts Gaza and Jericho as the first areas for Palestinian self rule under the Oslo process
Gaza Jericho First
The Oslo framework sets the principle that Israeli withdrawal will begin with Gaza and Jericho
Independence of Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Independence of Palestine
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
International Accord
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Oslo Accords
Arafat signs the Declaration of Principles in Washington, helping close the main phase of the First Intifada.
Oslo Accords
Shakes hands with Rabin after signing the Declaration of Principles.
Oslo Accords
Hosts the signing ceremony for the Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles.
Oslo Accords
Signs the Declaration of Principles with Yasser Arafat and recognizes the PLO as a negotiating partner.
Palestinian Authority
Accepts the Oslo framework under which an interim Palestinian Authority will administer parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
Palestinian Authority
The Oslo framework anticipates an elected Palestinian council and an interim self governing authority
Palestinian Authority
Signs the Declaration of Principles with the PLO, committing both sides to establish interim Palestinian self-government.
PLO
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Rabin Arafat Handshake
Arafat shakes hands with Rabin in a public symbol of the new peace process
Rabin Arafat Handshake
Clinton stands with Rabin and Arafat during the symbolic handshake after the Oslo signing
Rabin Arafat Handshake
Rabin shakes hands with Arafat after the signing ceremony on the White House lawn
Rule of Gaza Strip
Leaders of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) signed the Oslo Accords calling for Palestinian administration of the Gaza Strip, implemented in May 1994. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Rule of West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Legislation
Signs the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, includes banning the manufacture of 19 specific semi-automatic "assault weapons"
Kanama Killings Response
Visits Kanama after civilians are killed by government soldiers.
RPA Excesses Acknowledged
Acknowledges RPA abuses and promises punishment of those responsible.
Arsenal Goalscoring Record
Scores a hat-trick against Bolton Wanderers and surpasses Cliff Bastin as Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer.
The Drugs Don't Work Number One
The Drugs Don't Work becomes The Verve's first UK number one single.
Siege of Bamian
The Taliban take over the city of Bamian
Taliban
The Taliban take over the city of Bamian
Bombing of Twin Towers
Bush vows to "lead the world to victory" over terrorism
Party Leader
Elected Leader of the Conservative Party.
Constitution of Russia
Creates the Public Chamber of Russia & launches an initiative to replace the direct election governors & presidents of Federal subjects of Russia proposed by the President & approved by the legslature
Election
Creates the Public Chamber of Russia & launches an initiative to replace the direct election governors & presidents of Federal subjects of Russia proposed by the President & approved by the legslature
Public Chamber of Russia
Creates the Public Chamber of Russia & launches an initiative to replace the direct election governors & presidents of Federal subjects of Russia proposed by the President & approved by the legslature
Trial
Prosecution of Russias richest man, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, President of Yukos oil company, for fraud and tax evasion
Reform of Prisons
The responsibility for the federal prisons is transferred from the Interior Ministry to the Ministry of Justice
Reform of Government
In his Annual speech Putin proposes increasing maternity benefits and prenatal care for women
Al-Qaeda
Abdul Sattar Buzaigh al-Rishawi, a leader of Sunni tribes in Anbar Province that have joined forces with the US. to fight Sunni militants, such as al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia, dies in a bombing
Blackwater
17 Iraqi civilians, including a couple and their infant, are killed when employees of private security company Blackwater USA reportedly fire on a car that fails to stop, Nuri al-Maliki threatens to evict Blackwater employees from Iraq
Blackwater
17 Iraqi civilians, including a couple and their infant, are killed when employees of private security company Blackwater USA reportedly fire on a car that fails to stop, Nuri al-Maliki threatens to evict Blackwater employees from Iraq
Invasion of Iraq
n a nationally televised address, President Bush outlines a plan for withdrawing troops from Iraq, he says by July 2008 troop levels would drop from the current high of 169,000 to 130,000
Saturday Night Live
Begins a widely watched impersonation of Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live
First Polymer Banknote Issued
Mark Carney serves as Governor when the Bank of England issues its first polymer banknote, a five-pound note featuring Winston Churchill.
Water Vapor on K2-18b
Tsiaras leads analysis of Hubble spectra detecting water vapor in the atmosphere of habitable-zone exoplanet K2-18b.
Births on September 13
Birth of William Cecil
Birth of William Cecil
Birth of Francois-Joseph De Grasse
Birth of Francois-Joseph De Grasse
Birth of Euilogio Cantillo
Birth of Euilogio Cantillo
Birth of Arthur Smith
Birth of Arthur Smith, son of a head teacher
Deaths on September 13
Death of Cyprian
Martyred for his faith
Death of Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne dies at his estate, aged fifty-nine.
Death of Philip II
Dies at the Escorial Palace leaving Spain in financial straits. Death of Philip II
Death of James Wolfe
Death of James Wolfe, during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham
Death of Lin Biao
Dies on board a plane in Outer Mongolia as it skids on uneven ground. After trying to overthrow Maos Government, Lin Biao dies in an airplane crash in Mongolia on his way to exile
Death of Lin Biao
Lin Biao dies in a plane crash in Mongolia during his attempted flight from China
Death of Mao Tse-Tung
Maos rival & Vice Chairman of the Party dies & many of his supporters are arrested
Death of Abdul Sattar Buzaigh al- Rishawi
Abdul Sattar Buzaigh al-Rishawi, a leader of Sunni tribes in Anbar Province that have joined forces with the US. to fight Sunni militants, such as al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia, dies in a bombing
Battles on September 13
Battle of Ad Decimum
Ten miles from Carthage, the forces of Gelimer and Belisarius meet at the Battle of Ad Decimum, Gelimer had chosen his position well and had some success, Gelimer became distraught upon learning of the death of his brother in battle so Belisarius a chance to regroup, win the battle and capture Carthage
Battle of Marignano
Claude serves under Francis I during the French victory at Marignano
Battle of Aberdeen
Wins a small Battle at the head of a Royalist Army invading Scotland
Battle of Philipaugh
Montroses Army is destroyed, he spends the following winter building it up again. Defeated trying to join Charles I after his defeat at Naseby, flees to the Highlands. Defeated by David Leslie while trying to join Charles I after his defeat at Naseby, flees to the Highlands. Defeated by David Leslie
Battle of Plains of Abraham
Opens the attack on 4,100 British with 4,500 men but has no artillery & is routed
Battle of Plains of Abraham
Saunders warships maintain a steady bombardment
Battle of Plains of Abraham
French Canada falls after Wolfes assent above Quebec & forcing Montcalm into Battle. Dies during the battle with the knowledge that his forces will capture Quebec
Battle of Chesapeake Bay
On 13 September de Grasse broke away from the British and returned to the Chesapeake, where de Barras had arrived, Graves returned to New York to organize a larger relief effort; this did not sail until 19 October, two days after Cornwallis surrendered
Battle of Menin
Routes the Prince of Orange
Battle of Chapultepec
Overcomes the fortress of Chapultepec the last obstacle before Mexico City
Battle of Chapultepec
Scott's army captures Chapultepec, the last major obstacle before Mexico City
Battle of Tel el-Kebir
Defeats Urabi's army in a surprise dawn attack.
Battle of Edson's Ridge
Kawaguchi directs a major night assault against the American positions protecting Henderson Field.
Battle of Aachen
Despite the attempt to surrender the city, von Schwerin is ordered to counterattack against penetrating American forces southwest of Aachen, and he did so with elements of his panzergrenadier forces