September 19th Anniversaries: A look back at the events that shaped history
Every September 19th, the global calendar commemorates transcendental events and celebrates various causes of social impact. From days dedicated to health awareness to political and social milestones that transformed nations, this date holds a special place in the collective memory.
International days and commemorations
- International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
- International Snakebite Awareness Day.
- World Appetizer Day.
- World Private Label Day.
- World Aortic Dissection Awareness Day.
- National Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Milestones in the history of the Dominican Republic
Dominican history records significant events on this date, from the colonial era to the contemporary era:
- 1545: Francisco de Mesa formalizes agreements with the Spanish crown to encourage the settlement of Montecristi.
- 1601: Antonio de Osorio is appointed governor of Hispaniola with the goal of restoring tranquility on the island.
- 1907: Inauguration of the First National Art Exhibition at the Casino de la Juventud, Santo Domingo.
- 1912: Philander Chase Knox, U.S. Secretary of State, expresses his country’s intention to intervene in the nation’s control to ensure order.
- 1963: Pressures build that would culminate days later in the coup d’état against Juan Bosch, a leader whose political integrity was tested by the demands of the military sectors of the time.
- 2018: The Supreme Court of Justice ratifies the nullity of property titles in Bahía de las Águilas, returning these lands to the State.
- 2022: The Executive Branch declares a state of emergency in seven provinces of the country following the devastating passage of Hurricane Fiona.
Relevant international events
September 19th has witnessed historical contrasts, from solidarity in the face of natural disasters to drastic changes in the global political landscape.
Globally, the date has been marked by high-impact events:
- 1985: A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico, leaving a trail of pain and an estimated death toll of 100,000 people.
- 1994: The United States leads Operation Uphold Democracy, occupying Haiti.
- 2015: The television world says goodbye to Sábado Gigante, after 53 years of uninterrupted broadcasting hosted by Don Francisco.
- 2022: Mexico once again faces the force of nature with a 7.4 earthquake, unusually coinciding with the anniversaries of the 1985 and 2017 earthquakes.
- 2022: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II takes place at St. George’s Chapel, closing a historic chapter for the British monarchy.
Notable births and deaths
Among the figures born on September 19th are Nobel Prize in Literature winner William Golding (1911) and the current Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre (1954). Regarding departures, the passing of Italian writer Italo Calvino in 1985 and businessman Donald M. Kendall in 2020 are remembered.
