The Greeks defeat Persians in what is known as the Battle of Salamis.
18 September 14
Tiberius is made Roman Emperor by the Roman Senate following the natural death of Augustus.
14 September 1994
The Major League Baseball this season is canceled because of a strike by the players.
13 September 1882
The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought as part of the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War.
12 September 2001
Ansett Australia collapses due to increased financial strain on the airline industry. Over 10 000 people are made unemployed.
11 September 2001
Nearly 3,000 people are killed in the USA after three hijacked aircraft are deliberately crashed in a terrorist attack.