🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on September 13:

1993 ─ Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) signed the Oslo Accords, marking the first mutual recognition between the two parties and outlining a framework for peace.

1848 ─ Phineas Gage survived a traumatic brain injury when a tamping iron shot through his skull, drastically altering his personality and providing early insights into the brain's role in behavior.

1759 ─ British forces under General James Wolfe defeated the French at the Battle of Quebec, ending French control in Canada and solidifying British dominance in North America.

1598 ─ Philip III ascended to the thrones of Spain and Portugal, inheriting a vast but troubled empire plagued by ongoing conflicts and economic strain.

1515 ─Swiss mercenaries attacked French forces near Marignano to prevent the French from seizing Milan but were ultimately defeated, shifting European power towards France.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On September 13, we’re singing to:

John II Comnenus (1087) ─ Byzantine Emperor who strengthened the empire through military campaigns and administrative reforms, leaving a legacy of stability.

Sherwood Anderson (1876) ─ American author known for pioneering modernist literature with works that explored the lives and psyches of small-town Americans.

Charles Brown (1922) ─Influential singer who revolutionized rhythm and blues with a smooth, sophisticated musical style that impacted generations of musicians.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On September 13, we’re saying goodbye to:

Titus (81) ─ Titus was a Roman Emperor who oversaw major public works like the completion of the Colosseum and managed crises such as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Dante Alighieri (1321) ─ Italian poet who authored The Divine Comedy, profoundly shaping Western literature and thought.

Philip II (1598) ─ King of Spain and Portugal who expanded and defended a vast empire, navigating significant political and religious challenges in European history.

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