September 1

    What happened on September 1 in history

    8 events fall on September 1, from 1715 to 1985. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 1

    1. 1715

      Louis XIV dies

      The Sun King dies at Versailles after seventy-two years on the throne.

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    2. 1859

      The Carrington solar storm

      The strongest recorded geomagnetic storm sets telegraph lines sparking worldwide.

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    3. 1897

      The Boston subway opens

      The first underground passenger railway in the United States begins running.

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    4. 1923

      The Great Kanto earthquake

      Tokyo and Yokohama are levelled and burned in the deadliest quake in Japanese history.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1939

      Germany invades Poland

      The Second World War begins in Europe.

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    6. 1969

      Gaddafi seizes power in Libya

      A group of young officers deposes King Idris in a bloodless coup.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1972

      Fischer beats Spassky

      The American takes the world chess title in Reykjavik at the height of the Cold War.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

    8. 1985

      The Titanic wreck is found

      A joint expedition locates the ship 3,800 metres down in the Atlantic.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

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