The General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) defines the length of a metre The General Conference on Weights and Measures (often abbreviated as CGPM,…
History
27 September 1540
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) receives its charter from Pope Paul III. The Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, is a religious order…
26 September 1933
As gangster Machine Gun Kelly surrenders to the FBI, he shouts out, “Don’t shoot, G-Men!”, which becomes a nickname for FBI agents. Machine Gun Kelly…
25 September 1237
England and Scotland sign the Treaty of York, establishing the location of their common border. The Treaty of York, signed in 1237, was a significant…
24 September 1946
The top-secret Clifford-Elsey Report on the Soviet Union is delivered to President Truman. The Clifford-Elsey Report was a significant document written in 1946 for President…
23 September 1905
Norway and Sweden sign the Karlstad Treaty, peacefully dissolving the Union between the two countries. The Karlstad Treaty, signed on September 23, 1905, was a…
22 September 1965
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the United Nations calls for a ceasefire. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965…
21 September 1942
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress makes its maiden flight. The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine, propeller-driven heavy bomber developed by the United States during World…
20 September 1586
A number of conspirators in the Babington Plot are hanged, drawn and quartered The Babington Plot was a conspiracy in 1586 to assassinate Queen Elizabeth…
19 September 1970
Michael Eavis hosts the first Glastonbury Festival. The Glastonbury Festival is one of the largest and most famous music and performing arts festivals in the…