September 13th Anniversaries: A look back at the events that shaped history
Every September 13th, the global calendar remembers events that transformed the course of nations, from major political milestones to advances in human rights. At Alofoke Deportes, we present a summary of the most prominent events that have left an indelible mark on Dominican and international history.
Global celebrations
- World Sepsis Day.
- International Chocolate Day.
- Roald Dahl Day.
- World Swimming Teacher Day.
- Saints’ Day: Saint John Chrysostom.
Milestones in the history of the Dominican Republic
Dominican history records key dates on this day, marked by political and social changes and natural disasters that defined our evolution:
- 1504: Christopher Columbus begins his return voyage to Spain after concluding his fourth expedition to the Americas.
- 1863: In the midst of the Restoration War, the capitulation of Spanish troops at Fort San Luis, Santiago, is negotiated.
- 1906: The prominent sociologist and politician Pedro Francisco Bonó Mejía passes away.
- 1913: Monte Adentro is officially established as the country’s first Municipal District, under the name Eugenio María de Hostos.
- 2013: The Executive Branch promulgates the Organic Law of the Dominican Armed Forces.
- 2019: The Central Electoral Board formally recognizes the political organization Opción Democrática.
Featured international events
Globally, September 13th has witnessed crucial moments in politics and culture:
- 1789: New York is named the capital of the United States.
- 1791: Louis XVI sanctions the first Constitution of France.
- 1947: The writer Gabriel García Márquez publishes his first short story, titled The Third Resignation.
- 1993: Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat sign the historic Declaration of Principles for the autonomy of Gaza and Jericho in Washington.
- 2007: The UN adopts the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
History is a constant fabric of decisions and events that, when remembered, allow us to better understand the present and project the future with greater clarity.
Relevant births and deaths
In the realm of public figures, this day marks the anniversary of the birth and passing of influential personalities:
Births:
- 1460: Bartolomeu Dias, navigator and cartographer.
- 1940: Óscar Arias, former president of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- 1951: Salva Kiir Mayardit, president of South Sudan.
- 1993: Niall Horan, renowned pop music artist.
Deaths:
- 1906: Pedro Francisco Bonó Mejía (Dominican Republic).
- 1996: Tupac Shakur, American rap icon.
