Other Notable Events for September 13

History & Quotes / September 13, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1814, during a British attack on Fort McHenry, Md., Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner.

In 1940, the chapel at Buckingham Palace was destroyed ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 13

History & Quotes / September 13, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Writer Daniel Defoe in 1660
- U.S. Army bacteriologist Walter Reed in 1851
- Hershey Co. founder Milton Hershey in 1857
- Gen. John Black Jack Pershing, World ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 13, 2024

Today is Friday, Sept. 13, the 257th day of 2024 with 109 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, September 13

History & Quotes / September 13, 2024

On September 13th, 122, the building of Hadrian's Wall began.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 12, 2024

A thought for the day: The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself -- the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us -- that's where it's at. -- American Olympic sprinter Jesse...Read More

Other Notable Events for September 12

History & Quotes / September 12, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what is now known as the Hudson River.

In 1940, near Montignac, France, the prehistoric Lascaux cave paintings, believed to be 15,000-17,000 ...Read More