09/09/1993
Worldwide
PLO-Israeli Mutual Recognition
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel signed
a mutual recognition agreement.
09/10/1943
Italy
German Troops Seize Rome
09/10/1992
Tajikistan
Declaration of Independence
President Rakhmon Nabiyev resigned on September 7, 1992 after
Islamic rebels forcefully took control of government. The Islamic
Party was overturned in a bloody coup in late October 1992. September
10 is recognized as the date of Tajikistan's declaration of independence.
Islamic rebels have continued fighting since early September 1992.
09/11/1973
Chile
Allende Government Overthrown
A military coup, led by General Augusto Pinochet, overthrew
President Salvador Allende and established a government by junta.
Allende was killed in the coup.
09/11/2001
USA
Terrorist Attacks in New York, Washington, DC and Shanksville, PA
09/12/1980
Philippines
Nine Manila Buildings Bombed
The April Six Movement bombed nine buildings in the metro Manila
area.
09/13/1993
Israel
Israeli-PLO Peace Pact
Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) signed a
peace agreement in Washington, D.C. outlining a plan for Palestinian
self-rule in the Israeli-occupied territories.
09/13/1992
Peru
Guzman Captured
Abimael Guzman, the leader of Sendero Luminoso, was captured by
anti-terrorist police.
09/14/1986
Korea (Republic of)
Bombing At Kimpo Airport
A bombing at Kimpo Airport in Seoul killed five people and injured
twenty-nine others. North Korea has been blamed for the bombing.
09/14/1982
Lebanon
President-Elect Assassinated
President-elect Bashir Gemayel was assassinated.
09/15/1982
Egypt
Seizure of Embassy In Madrid
Black September terrorists seized the Egyptian embassy in Madrid,
demanding that Egypt renounce the Sinai Agreement with Israel. The
ambassador signed a renunciation, which was later dismissed.
09/15/1986
France
Bombing of Police Headquarters
A bomb exploded inside the main police headquarters in Paris, killing
one person and wounding fifty-one others.
09/15/1982
Lebanon
Refugee Camp Massacre
Lebanese Christian Phalangists killed hundreds of Palestinian refugees
in a camp near Beirut.
09/15/1982
Lebanon
Israel Invades West Beirut
09/15/1821
Nicaragua
Independence Day
Nicaragua declared its independence from Spain as part of a Central
American federation. Nicaragua became independent in its own right
in 1838.
09/15/1975
Spain
Egyptian Embassy Seized
Black September terrorists seized the Egyptian embassy in Madrid,
demanding that Egypt renounce the Sinai Agreement with Israel. The
ambassador signed a renunciation, which was later dismissed.
09/16/1963
Malaysia
Formation of Malaysia
Malaysia, comprising Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, and Sabah (North
Borneo) was formally established.
09/16/1810
Mexico
Independence Day
Independence from Spain was declared by Father Miguel Hidalgo.
The War for Independence continued until 1822, when the Mexican
Republic was established.
09/23/1907
New Zealand
Dominion Day
09/23/1932
Saudi Arabia
National Holiday
The kingdoms of Nejd and Hejaz were consolidated into a single
kingdom under King Abu Al-Aziz Saud.
09/23/1983
United Arab Emirates
Bombing of Omani Aircraft
An Omani Gulf aircraft en route from Karachi to Abu Dhabi was
destroyed by a bomb, killing one hundred and eleven people, including
one American.
09/24/1981
France
Storming of Turkish Consulate
Armenian terrorists stormed the Turkish consulate, killing one
guard, wounding the Vice Consul, and taking several hostages. The
hostages were released later and the Armenians surrendered.
09/25/1964
Mozambique
Armed Forces Day
Celebrates the formation of the Front for the Liberation of
Mozambique (FRELIMO) by anti-Portuguese groups who then began their
armed campaign against colonial rule. Also known as Revolution Day.
09/26/1976
Syria
Hostages Taken In Damascus
Abu Nidal terrorists seized the Semiramis Hotel in Damascus,
taking ninety hostages. Four hostages and all of the terrorists
were killed in a subsequent gunfight, and thirty-four hostages were
injured.
09/26/1962
Yemen
Establishment of the Republic
National holiday celebrates the fledgling Yemeni army's destruction
of the palace of Imam Badr and the subsequent establishment of the
Yemen Arab Republic.
09/27/1958
Burma
Army Takes Power
The Burmese army took power, with General Ne Win agreeing to
head the new government.
09/27/1987
Greece
Bombing of U.S. Commissary
09/28/1945
Japan
Birthday of JRA Leader
Birthday of Japanese Red Army (JRA) leader Fusako Shigenobu.
09/28/1989
Philippines
Death of Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos died in Honolulu, Hawaii, following a long
illness.
09/28/1961
Syria
Syrian Arab Republic Declared
The Syrian Arab Republic was declared following a coup d'etat
by military officers.
09/30/1991
Haiti
Overthrow of Aristide
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was overthrown by the military
and replaced by a military-backed government that the Organization
of American States (OAS) declared illegitimate.
09/30/1992
Philippines
Handing Over of Subic Bay Base
The Subic Bay naval base was returned to the custody of the
Philippine government on September 30, 1992 with a flag lowering
and raising ceremony.
Upcoming World Events of Interest
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002. INDIA. Phase two of the state elections
in Indian-administered Kashmir.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2002. MOROCCO. Local and parliamentary elections
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002. SOUTH KOREA. Asian Games open in Pusan.
The event will last until Oct 14.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002. UNITED STATES. The International Monetary
Fund and the World Bank will hold their Annual Meetings in Washington
DC. Anti-globalization protests are expected.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002. ZIMBABWE. Local elections. According
to at least one press report, violence and intimidation directed
toward MDC supporters and candidates has been high in the lead-up
to elections, and could get worse. SOURCE: London Times
SEPTEMBER 29, 2002. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA. Serbian
Presidential Elections.
Source:
Terrorism Research Center
Upcoming World Events of Interest
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