On this day in 1810, Miguel Hidalgo, a Catholic priest, issued the famous "Grito de Dolores," which marked the start of Mexico's fight for independence from Spanish rule. Celebrations of this day, known as El Grito, take place every year with fireworks, parades, and reenactments, making it one of the most important national holidays in Mexico.
On this day, one of the most tragic events in modern history occurred—the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Coordinated by the extremist group al-Qaeda, four hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives and led to major global geopolitical shifts, including the U.S. War on Terror and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. The date is commemorated in the U.S. as Patriot Day, with moments of silence, memorial services, and reflections on the tragedy.
🇺🇸 In some parts of the United States, particularly in California, September 9th is known as California Admission Day, commemorating the state's admission to the Union in 1850 as the 31st U.S. state.