15 SEPTEMBER HISTORICAL EVENTS IN THE WORLD

15 SEPTEMBER HISTORICAL EVENTS IN THE WORLD AND IN INDIA

Guatemala Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th each year. It commemorates the country's declaration of independence from Spain in 1821.

Guatemala Independence Day is a national holiday in Guatemala, and is celebrated with parades, festivals, and other public events. Many people wear traditional Guatemalan clothing and celebrate with food and music.

One of the most popular Independence Day traditions is the Quema del Diablo, or Burning of the Devil. This is a symbolic event that represents the defeat of evil and the triumph of good. A large effigy of the devil is burned in a public square, and people cheer as it goes up in flames.

Another popular Independence Day tradition is the Alborada, or Dawn Serenade. This is a musical performance that takes place at dawn on the day of independence. Bands play traditional Guatemalan music, and people gather to sing and dance.

Guatemala Independence Day is a time for Guatemalans to celebrate their country's history and culture. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges that Guatemala has faced and to work towards a better future for all.

El Salvador Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th each year. It commemorates the country's declaration of independence from Spain in 1821. El Salvador Independence Day is a national holiday in El Salvador, and is celebrated with parades, festivals, and other public events. Many people wear traditional Salvadoran clothing and celebrate with food and music.

One of the most popular Independence Day traditions is the desfile militar, or military parade. This is a large parade that takes place in the capital city of San Salvador. The parade features soldiers, tanks, and other military vehicles.

Another popular Independence Day tradition is the grito de independencia, or cry of independence. This is a speech that is given by the president of El Salvador. The speech commemorates the signing of the Act of Independence in 1821.

El Salvador Independence Day is a time for Salvadorans to celebrate their country's history and culture. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges that El Salvador has faced and to work towards a better future for all.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the Latino community in the United States. It takes place from September 15 to October 15 each year, and is a time to recognize and appreciate the contributions of Latinos to American society.

The month was originally designated as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was expanded to a month-long observance in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. The dates of September 15 to October 15 were chosen because they encompass the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th.

Grito de Dolores: The Cry That Sparked Mexican Independence

Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores): The movement for Mexican independence began with the Grito de Dolores, which was a call to arms issued by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest and the father of the Mexican War of Independence. On the night of September 15, 1810, he called upon the people to rise up against Spanish colonial rule, leading to the start of the independence movement in Mexico.

Engineer’s Day in India - September 15

Engineer's Day was first celebrated on September 15, 1968, to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Since then, we annually celebrated this day to honour him and engineers' pioneering role in our society and appreciate their significant role in technological advancements, infrastructure development, and nation-building. his day  The Theme of this year's Engineer Day is 'Engineering for a sustainable future'.

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, is a renowned Indian civil engineer, statesman, and recipient of India's highest civilian award- Bharat Ratan. He is remembered for his contributions in various fields such as dam development and irrigation, flood control, and urban planning projects, which substantially improved India's infrastructure and economy.

International Day of Democracy - September 15

The International Day of Democracy is a global event celebrated annually on September 15th since 2008. Its history dates back to the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Democracy, on September 15, 1997, by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), an international organisation of National Parliaments. Further, it was established by UNGA on 8 November 2007 to promote and support the underlying principles of democracy throughout the world.

Democracy is a system of governance that promotes human rights, inclusivity, international relations, peaceful transition of power and the rule of law. This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing work needed to strengthen and protect democratic institutions and to encourage people to participate in democratic processes worldwide.

 

Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn: 15 September 2017

On September 15, 2017, the Cassini spacecraft, after 13 years of studying Saturn and its moons, ended its mission by intentionally crashing into Saturn's atmosphere. A decade-long mission was very successful and gathered important information about Saturn's rings, moons, and the planet itself. Cassini was launched by the United States from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA on October 15, 1997.

1948 - Arrival of INS Delhi at Mumbai port

The first flag of independent India INS-Delhi reached the port of Bombay (now Mumbai).

1959 - The Indian National TV Channel Doordarshan is launched

On the memorable day of September 15, 1959, the Indian Government initiated Doordarshan, commonly known as DD, the nation's public service broadcaster, in Delhi. What began as a small-scale experimental project, with a petite 5 KW transmitter and a makeshift studio, later emerged as a national broadcaster in 1982.

1953 - S Vijaylakshmi Pandit elected as First Lady President of UNGA

S. Vijayalakshmi Pandit was elected as the first lady President of the eighth session of the United Nations Organisations General Assembly.

1894 - The battle of Pyongyang ends with a decisive Japanese victory

The battle was a major land battle that took place between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China during the First Sino-Japanese War.

1981 - John Bull becomes the oldest operable locomotive

September 15, 1981: The John Bull operates in Washington, D.C., on the 150th anniversary of its first use, becoming the oldest operable steam locomotive (and oldest self-propelled vehicle) in the world.

2008 - Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers on September 15, 2008, was the climax of the subprime mortgage crisis. After the financial services firm was notified of a pending credit downgrade due to its heavy position in subprime mortgages, the Federal Reserve summoned several banks to negotiate financing for its reorganisation.

On September 15, 1963, four Black girls were killed when a bomb went off during Sunday services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. (Three Ku Klux Klansmen were eventually convicted for their roles in the blast.)

1978 - Muhammad Ali wins the world heavyweight championship

On September 15, 1978, Muhammad Ali won the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time, a new record. After the fight, he told the world he'd be retiring, but that didn't last long.

1935 Nuremberg laws instituted by the Nazi party are put into force

The laws revoked citizenship for Jews, forbade them from having relationships with people of non-Jewish origin and made the swastika the official symbol of Germany.