On this day, September 19 - Know what happened today in history

Today In history, September 19

September 19 has witnessed a series of impactful historical events and notable figures. From groundbreaking discoveries to pivotal changes in nations, this day holds a rich legacy.

The Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, one of the worst in history, was finally sealed after a five-month crisis. The spill, beginning on April 20, 2010, resulted from an explosion that claimed 11 lives.

General Sonthi Boonyaratglin led a military coup in Thailand, overthrowing Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s government. The coup dissolved both parliament and the constitution.

Saint Kitts and Nevis became independent from British rule. Europeans first arrived in the late 15th century, and British control began in 1713.

Carl XVI Gustaf succeeded his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf, as Sweden’s monarch. Swedish law was later updated in 1980 to make the firstborn heir apparent, regardless of gender.

The Moscow Armistice was signed, ending the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union. The treaty was agreed upon by Finland, the UK, and the USSR.

• 1972: Ashot Nadanian, Armenian chess player, coach.
• 1964: Trisha Yearwood, American singer-songwriter, actress.
• 1934: Brian Epstein, English talent manager.
• 1911: William Golding, English author, poet, Nobel Prize laureate.
• 1802: Lajos Kossuth, Hungarian journalist, lawyer, politician.

• 1995: Orville Redenbacher, American farmer, businessman.
• 1985: Italo Calvino, Italian journalist, author.
• 1968: Chester Carlson, American physicist, inventor of Xerography.
• 1944: Guy Gibson, English aviator, Victoria Cross recipient.
• 1881: James A. Garfield, American politician, 20th President of the United States.

September 19 stands as a day marked by significant historical milestones and the legacies of notable individuals. From major geopolitical shifts to the influential lives of various personalities, this date continues to be a marker of historical and cultural significance.