September 1 in History
September 1 is the birthday of An Yu-jin (2003) and the anniversary of the death of Carla Jeffery (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 1, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Jing Zong, emperor of the Liao Dynasty was born in 948, while Muhammad al-Bukhari, Persian scholar died in 870.
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Famous people who died on September 1
2008
Jerry Reed (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American country singer, guitarist, songwriter and actor (1937–2008)
What happened on September 1
- 2008
Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The Beslan school siege begins when armed terrorists take schoolchildren and school staff hostage in North Ossetia, Russia; by the end of the siege, three days later, more than 385 people are dead (including hostages, other civilians, security personnel and terrorists).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
The wreck of the Titanic is discovered by an American-French expedition led by Robert Ballard and Jean-Louis Michel.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
Cold War: Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by a Soviet jet fighter after the commercial aircraft strayed into Soviet airspace, killing all 269 on board, including Congressman Lawrence McDonald.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
The United States Air Force Space Command is founded.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1974
The SR-71 Blackbird sets (and holds) the record for flying from New York to London in the time of one hour, 54 minutes and 56.4 seconds at a speed of 1,435.587 miles per hour (2,310.353 km/h).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1973
A 76-hour multinational rescue effort in the Celtic Sea results in the rescue of Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1969
A coup in Libya brings Muammar Gaddafi to power.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against Israel".
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1961
TWA Flight 529 crashes shortly after takeoff from Midway Airport in Chicago, killing all 78 people on board. At the time, it was the deadliest single plane disaster in U.S. history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1944
World War II: Launch of Operation Ratweek, complicating German retreat.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1939
World War II: Germany and Slovakia invade Poland, beginning the European phase of World War II.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1939
J. Robert Oppenheimer and his student Hartland Snyder publish the Oppenheimer–Snyder model, proving for the first time in contemporary physics how black holes could develop.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1923
The Great Kantō Earthquake devastates Tokyo and Yokohama, killing about 105,000 people.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 1
- 948 — Jing Zong, emperor of the Liao Dynasty (died 982)
- 1145 — Ibn Jubayr, Arab geographer and poet (died 1217)
- 1288 — Elizabeth Richeza of Poland (died 1335)
Died on September 1
- 870 — Muhammad al-Bukhari, Persian scholar (born 810)
- 873 — Thachulf, duke of Thuringia
- 1081 — Bishop Eusebius of Angers
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 1
Quick answers
Who was born on September 1? An Yu-jin (2003), Diane Parry (2002), Illia Zabarnyi (2002).
Who died on September 1? Carla Jeffery (2026), Joe Bugner (2025), Linda Deutsch (2024).
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