🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on September 16:

1998 ─ The Basque separatist group ETA announced an indefinite cease-fire, ending nearly 30 years of violence and shifting towards political dialogue.

1978 ─ General Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq assumed the presidency of Pakistan after a coup, initiating Islamization and reshaping the country's legal and political systems.

1975 ─ Papua New Guinea gained full independence from Australia, becoming a sovereign nation under Prime Minister Michael Somare.

1970 ─ King Ḥussein of Jordan declared martial law to counter Palestinian guerrilla groups, leading to the expulsion of the PLO during "Black September."

1919: The US Congress granted a national charter to the American Legion, formally recognizing the organization dedicated to supporting World War I veterans.

1810 ─ Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's call to revolt against Spanish rule sparked the Mexican War of Independence, eventually leading to Mexico's independence in 1821.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On September 16, we’re singing to:

Henry V (1387) ─ King of England and military leader known for his victories, particularly at the Battle of Agincourt, which greatly influenced English and French history.

Lauren Bacall (1924) ─ American actress whose distinctive voice and on-screen presence made her a Hollywood icon during the Golden Age of film.

David Copperfield (1956) ─ World-renowned American illusionist who revolutionized the art of magic and captivated global audiences with his style of entertainment.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On September 16, we’re saying goodbye to:

James II (1701) ─ King of England, Scotland, and Ireland whose deposition during the Glorious Revolution dramatically altered British constitutional history.

Levi Coffin (1877) ─ American abolitionist whose work in the Underground Railroad was crucial in the fight against slavery.

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