September 13Model of Luna21759 French and Indian War: British forces won the Battle of the Plains of Abraham near Quebec City, despite General James Wolfe being mortally wounded.1814 War of 1812: Fort McHenry in Baltimore's Inner Harbor was attacked by British forces during the Battle of Baltimore, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "Defence of Fort McHenry", later used as the lyrics to the United States national anthem.1959 The Soviet spacecraft Luna2 (model pictured) struck the Moon, the first spacecraft to reach another celestial body.1971 Following a failed coup attempt, Mao Zedong's second-in-command Lin Biao died in a plane crash while attempting to flee China.2008 Five bomb blasts took place in Delhi, India, killing at least 20 people as part of a series of attacks perpetrated by the Indian Mujahideen.Hezqeyas (d.1813)Lili Elbe (d.1931)Anutin Charnvirakul (b.1966)Ro Khanna (b.1976)More anniversaries: September 12September 13September 14ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout