This Day in History: September 19th

Here are 10 interesting historical events that took place on September 19th:

1. 1356: The Battle of Poitiers occurred during the Hundred Years’ War, where the English, led by Edward, the Black Prince, defeated the French, capturing King John II of France.
2. 1777: American soldiers led by Major General Benedict Arnold and Colonel Daniel Morgan successfully repelled British forces at the Battle of Freeman’s Farm during the American Revolutionary War.
3. 1796: George Washington’s Farewell Address was published. In it, the first U.S. president advised against the dangers of political factionalism and foreign entanglements.
4. 1881: U.S. President James A. Garfield died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2nd. Garfield had struggled for survival for over two months.
5. 1940: Witold Pilecki, a Polish soldier and resistance fighter, voluntarily allowed himself to be captured by the Nazis to infiltrate Auschwitz concentration camp, where he gathered crucial intelligence.
6. 1970: The first Glastonbury Festival took place in Somerset, England, featuring a lineup of music and arts performances. It has since become one of the world’s most famous music festivals.
7. 1985: An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 struck Mexico City, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Thousands were killed, and many buildings were destroyed.
8. 1988: The United States House of Representatives voted to impeach U.S. District Judge Alcee Hastings, making him the sixth federal judge in U.S. history to be impeached and removed from office.
9. 1991: Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy, was discovered by hikers in the Alps on the border between Austria and Italy. His well-preserved body has provided valuable insights into prehistoric life.
10. 2006: The Thai military staged a coup, overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra while he was attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

These events span a wide range of historical periods and highlight significant moments in politics, warfare, culture, and more.

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