In History, Today on September 19

The Battle of Poitiers took place during the Hundred Years' War, where the English forces, led by Edward, the Black Prince, defeated the French army, capturing King John II of France.

Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, was burned to the ground during Bacon's Rebellion, a revolt led by Nathaniel Bacon against the colonial government in Virginia.

The First Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Freeman's Farm, occurred during the American Revolutionary War. American forces under General Horatio Gates engaged British troops led by General John Burgoyne.

President George Washington's Farewell Address was published, advising the United States to avoid permanent alliances with foreign nations and to rely on temporary alliances for emergencies.

The Siege of Paris began during the Franco-Prussian War. The Prussian forces surrounded Paris, leading to a prolonged siege that lasted until January 28, 1871, resulting in the French surrender and the proclamation of the German Empire.

New Zealand became the first country to grant women the right to vote, a significant milestone in the global women's suffrage movement.

The German Army captured Kiev during Operation Barbarossa, resulting in a significant victory for Nazi Germany on the Eastern Front of World War II.

The Battle of Hürtgen Forest began during World War II, a protracted and costly series of battles between American and German forces.

The United States barred Charlie Chaplin from re-entering the country after a trip to England, due to suspicions of his political beliefs and alleged communist sympathies during the Red Scare.

The first emoticon, the smiley face :-) was posted by Scott Fahlman on the Carnegie Mellon University bulletin board, marking a significant moment in digital communication.

A devastating earthquake struck Mexico City, causing widespread destruction and resulting in thousands of deaths. It was one of the deadliest earthquakes in the history of the Americas.

Ötzi the Iceman, a well-preserved natural mummy from about 3300 BCE, was discovered in the Ötztal Alps on the border between Austria and Italy.

A military coup d'état took place in Thailand, led by General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, ousting Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra while he was attending a United Nations meeting in New York City.

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began on April 20, 2010, was officially declared 'effectively dead' after a successful 'bottom kill' operation permanently sealed the well.

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck central Mexico, causing widespread damage and resulting in the deaths of over 350 people. The earthquake occurred on the anniversary of the devastating 1985 Mexico City earthquake.

The global climate strike, led by young activists including Greta Thunberg, took place, with millions of people participating worldwide to demand action on climate change.