September 13

In 2013, Taliban insurgents launched an assault on the United States consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of two Afghan National Police members and injuring approximately 20 civilians. This attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the region and the impact on local populations.

In 2008, a devastating series of bomb blasts struck Delhi, India, claiming the lives of 30 victims and injuring over 130 individuals. This tragic event left a significant mark on the city, highlighting the ongoing issues of safety and security.

In 2007, the McLaren F1 team faced severe repercussions for unlawfully possessing confidential Ferrari information. As a result, the team was fined $100 million and excluded from the constructors' championship standings, marking a significant scandal in Formula 1 history.

In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the historic Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, marking a significant milestone in the recognition and protection of Indigenous rights globally.

In 2001, civilian aircraft traffic in the United States resumed operations following the September 11 terrorist attacks, marking a significant recovery in the aviation industry.

In 1997, a tragic mid-air collision occurred between a German Air Force Tupolev Tu-154 and a United States Air Force Lockheed C-141 Starlifter near Namibia, resulting in the loss of 33 lives. Discover the details surrounding this devastating aviation incident.

In 1993, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization chairman Yasser Arafat famously shook hands at the White House, marking a historic moment after signing the Oslo Accords, which granted limited autonomy to Palestinians. This landmark event paved the way for peace negotiations and a new era in Israeli-Palestinian relations.

In 1989, a historic and largest anti-Apartheid march took place in South Africa, spearheaded by the influential leader Desmond Tutu. Join us as we remember this pivotal moment in the struggle for equality and justice against apartheid.

In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert recorded as the strongest hurricane in the Western Hemisphere, until it was surpassed by Hurricane Wilma in 2005, based on barometric pressure measurements. Discover the impact and legacy of these powerful storms.

In 1987, the Goiânia accident shocked Brazil when a radioactive device was stolen from an abandoned hospital in Goiânia. This incident led to widespread contamination, affecting numerous individuals over the following weeks and resulting in tragic radiation poisoning fatalities. Learn more about the impact of this environmental disaster and its lasting implications.