September 13: US Captures Mexico City, the Oslo Accords and the Star Spangled Banner

On This Day in History September 13, 2020 Historical Events 335  Church of Holy Sepulchre consecrated in Jerusalem 1224  Francis of Assisi is afflicted with stigmata after a vision praying on Mount Verna 1847  American-Mexican war: US General Winfield Scott captures Mexico City 1993  Public unveiling of the Oslo Accords, an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement initiated by Norway More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Arnold Schoenberg (1874 - 1951) Daniel Defoe (1660 - 1731) John J. Pershing (1860 - 1948) Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Titus (39 - 81) Tupac Shakur (1971 - 1996) More Famous Deaths September 13: Fiery Birth for Star Spangled Banner The national anthem of the United States, the Star Spangled Banner, is set to music written by a British composer and was originally an old drinking song. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand