September 19

    What happened on September 19 in history

    8 events fall on September 19, from 1356 to 1991. 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 19

    1. 1356

      The Battle of Poitiers

      The Black Prince captures the king of France.

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    2. 1783

      A sheep, a duck and a cockerel fly

      The Montgolfiers send the first balloon passengers up at Versailles.

      Read about Montgolfier Brothers' First Animal Flight at VersaillesPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1893

      New Zealand gives women the vote

      The first self-governing country to grant universal women's suffrage.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1893

      New Zealand grants women the vote

      It becomes the first self-governing country to do so.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1957

      The first underground nuclear test

      The United States detonates a device inside a Nevada mountain.

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    6. 1985

      The Mexico City earthquake

      A magnitude 8.0 quake kills thousands and topples hundreds of buildings.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1991

      Ötzi the Iceman is found

      Hikers find a 5,300-year-old body in a melting Alpine glacier.

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    8. 1991

      Otzi is found

      Hikers discover a 5,300-year-old body melting out of an Alpine glacier.

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