On This Day - September 14
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in America and beyond that happened on this day, starting with...
1814: Inspiration for an Anthem
Following the successful defense of Fort McHenry against a British attack, Francis Scott Key was moved to write the poem that would become "The Star-Spangled Banner".
1847: Victory in Mexico City
US General Winfield Scott's string of victories culminated with his entry into Mexico City, effectively ending the military phase of the Mexican-American War.
1879: Birth of a Reformist
Birth-control advocate and social reformer Margaret Sanger, who founded the movement in the United States, was born.
1901: A President Succumbed to Wounds
Eight days after being shot by an assassin, US President William McKinley died from his wounds in Buffalo, New York.
1975: Canonization of the First American Saint
Elizabeth Ann Seton became the first American-born person to be made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
1982: A Tragic End for a Princess
Grace Kelly, the American actress turned Princess of Monaco, died from injuries suffered after a stroke caused her to crash her car.
1985: Debut of a Landmark Sitcom
The beloved American sitcom The Golden Girls, famous for its focus on the lives of older women, premiered on television.
2009: Passing of a Screen Icon
Actor and dancer Patrick Swayze, best known for his roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, died at age 57 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
