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September 16: Day of the Week
September 16, 2024 is the 260th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 106 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Monday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is lunes.
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Here’s the September calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
September 16 Historical Event(s)
1776
American Revolutionary War: the Battle of Harlem Heights is fought.
1795
The first occupation by United Kingdom of Cape Colony, South Africa with the Battle of Hout Bay, after successive victories at the Battle of Muizenberg and Wynberg, after William V requested protection against revolutionary France’s occupation of the Netherlands.
1810
With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain.
1812
The Fire of Moscow (1812) begins shortly after midnight and destroys three quarters of the city days later.
1943
World War II: The Allied invasion of Italy concludes when Heinrich von Vietinghoff, commander of the German Tenth Army, orders his troops to withdraw from Salerno.
1961
The United States National Hurricane Research Project drops eight cylinders of silver iodide into the eyewall of Hurricane Esther. Wind speed reduces by 10%, giving rise to Project Stormfury.
1970
King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule following the hijacking of four civilian airliners by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This results in the formation of the Black September Palestinian paramilitary unit.
1978
An earthquake measuring 7.5 to 7.9 on the Richter scale hits the city of Tabas, Iran killing about 25,000 people.
1987
The Montreal Protocol is signed to protect the ozone layer from depletion.
2007
Mercenaries working for Blackwater Worldwide allegedly shoot and kill 17 Iraqi civilians in Nisour Square, Baghdad; all criminal charges against them are later dismissed, sparking outrage in the Arab world.
Who were born on September 16?
1823
Francis Parkman, American historian (d. 1893)
1941
Richard Perle, American political advisor
1942
Bernie Calvert, British musician (The Hollies)
1946
Cathee Dahmen, American fashion model (d. 1997)
1947
Russ Abbot, British comedian
1948
Ron Blair, American bassist
1949
Ed Begley, Jr., American actor
1955
Yolandita Monge, Puerto Rican singer
1964
Mary Coustas, Australian entertainer
1983
Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters CWOSHAATOJKOJ? Check your answers here: Words with these letters CWOSHAATOJKOJ. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
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