This Day in History: September
Offered By: The Great Courses Plus
Course Description
Overview
Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.
Syllabus
- 01: September 12, 490 BC: Athens Wins the Battle of Marathon
- 02: September 22, 1862: Lincoln Issues the Emancipation Proclamation
- 03: September 28, 1928: Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin
- 04: September 2, 1945: Japan Surrenders
- 05: September 15, 1890: Agatha Christie Is Born
- 06: September 29, 1901: Enrico Fermi Is Born
- 07: September 14, 1741: Handel Completes Messiah
- 08: September 23, 1932: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Is Formed
- 09: September 7, 1940: The London Blitz Begins
- 10: September 20, 1519: Magellan Begins His Voyage around the World
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