1973⚡ Event
Chilean coup d'état
General Augusto Pinochet leads a military coup against President Salvador Allende in Chile, who dies during the siege.
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This Week in History: Week 37
September 9 – September 15
Over 4 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (September 9 – September 15)(2)
2001⚡ Event
September 11 attacks
Terrorists hijack four commercial airplanes, crashing two into the World Trade Center in New York and one into the Pentagon.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(1)
1862🎂 Birth
O. Henry born
American short story writer William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, is born in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Notable Deaths This Week(1)
1973🕊️ Death
Salvador Allende dies
Chilean President Salvador Allende dies during the military coup led by Augusto Pinochet.
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