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14th September

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1982: Grace Kelly dies


American actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly dies in France, as a result of injuries suffered in a car crash the day before. Born into a rich Irish-Catholic family in the United States, Grace Kelly possessed a regal bearing well before she became a princess or a film star. Her brief film career spanned six years, during which time she filmed 11 movies and won an Academy Award for The Country Girl. She then retired from film and left Hollywood to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco, with whom she had three children.

2003

In a national referendum in Sweden, the country votes not to join the Euro.

2003

In a national referendum in Estonia, the country votes to join the European Union.

1993

British tourist Gary Colley is murdered in Florida, U.S.A. Colley’s murder was one of several in Florida committed against foreign tourists that year.

1985

The Soviet Union expels 25 British nationals from the country in retaliation for Britain expelling 25 alleged Soviet Spies two days previously.

1981

In England, teenager Marcus Sarjeant is jailed for 5 years having fired a blank gun at Queen Elizabeth II during the Trooping of the Colour ceremony. 

1975

Elizabeth Ann Seton is canonised by Pope Paul VI at the Vatican in Rome, becoming the first American-born Catholic saint.

1964

American author John Steinbeck is awarded the U.S. Medal of Freedom.

1960

The military stages a coup in the Congo, 10 weeks after the country gained independence.

1960

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is established.

1951

British Prime Minister Clement Attlee opens the largest oil refinery in Europe in Southampton.

1901

Vice President Theodore Roosevelt becomes U.S. President following the death of William McKinley, who was shot on 6th September.

1847

Mexican - American War: American troops led by General Winfield Scott capture Mexico City.

1829

The Treaty of Adrianople ends the Russo-Turkish War, 1828-1829.

1814

Francis Scott Key composes the lyrics to what becomes the American national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

1812

Napoleon Bonaparte’s French Army enters the city of Moscow - which has been abandoned and set on fire by the retreating Russians.

1910

British actor Jack Hawkins is born in London. Combines a career as a serious Shakespearean actor with a prolific film career despite a six year break during World War II ( rising to colonel in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers).

1909

English ornithologist Sir Peter Scott born in London - the son of English explorer Captain Robert Scott who died during his expedition to the South Pole in 1912. Becomes a professional artist; represents Great Britain at sailing during the 1936 Olympics Games; serves in the Royal Navy during World War II and leads several ornithological expeditions to Iceland; Australia and the Pacific Ocean. Popularises natural history during a prolific television documentary career in the 1960s. Founder of the Severn Wildfowl Trust. Dies in 1989 aged 80.

1927

American dancer and choreographer Isadora Duncan, is strangled by her scarf in Nice when the fringe is caught in the wheel of her Bugatti sports car.

1901

US President William McKinley dies 8 days after being shot in New York

1852

English military commander the Duke of Wellington - the 'Iron Duke' (Arthur Wellesley ) who led the British forces against Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, dies at Walmer Castle in Kent aged 83 and is buried in St Paul's Cathedral, London. Was British Prime Mnister 1828-1830.