1355day.year
King Tvrtko I of Bosnia writes In castro nostro Vizoka vocatum from the Old town of Visoki.
King Tvrtko I of Bosnia issues a royal charter from his fortress at Visoki, marking a significant act of medieval statecraft.
On September 1, 1355, Tvrtko I, the first King of Bosnia, issued a formal document headed "In castro nostro Vizoka vocatum," which translates to "from our castle called Visoki." This charter exemplifies the administrative and feudal practices of the medieval Balkans. Tvrtko's rule signaled Bosnia's rising prominence, as he consolidated territories and established diplomatic ties. The decree is preserved in the archives of the Old Town of Visoki, offering historians a window into regional governance. It remains a testament to the sophistication of Bosnia's royal administration during the 14th century.
1355
Tvrtko I of Bosnia
Old town of Visoki
1532day.year
Lady Anne Boleyn is made Marquess of Pembroke by her fiancé, King Henry VIII of England.
Anne Boleyn is ennobled as Marquess of Pembroke by her future husband, King Henry VIII, cementing her rising influence at court.
On September 1, 1532, Anne Boleyn, already a central figure in King Henry VIII’s court, received the title of Marquess of Pembroke – an unprecedented peerage for a woman. Bestowed by Henry himself, this elevation reflected both his deepening affection and his political maneuvering to secure an annulment from Catherine of Aragon. The grant of a noble title enhanced Anne's prestige and underscored her growing power in Tudor England. It also signaled a break with tradition, as peerages were seldom created for women in their own right. Anne's new status foreshadowed her eventual marriage to Henry and her coronation as queen.
1532
Anne Boleyn
Marquess of Pembroke
fiancé
Henry VIII of England
1715day.year
At the age of five, Louis XV becomes king of France in succession to his great-grandfather, King Louis XIV.
In 1715, five-year-old Louis XV ascends to the French throne, succeeding his great-grandfather Louis XIV.
In September 1715, the five-year-old Duke of Anjou is proclaimed Louis XV of France following the death of his great-grandfather, Louis XIV.
A regency under Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, is established to govern during the young king’s minority, marked by courtly intrigue and financial strain left by the Sun King.
This transition ends the longest reign in French history and brings renewed debates over absolutism and reform.
The challenges of guiding a child monarch through complex politics set a precedent for the tensions that will later surface in Louis XV’s own rule.
His reign unfolds amidst shifting alliances, colonial expansion, and the seeds of discontent that will eventually sprout into revolution.
1715
Louis XV
1831day.year
The Order of St. Gregory the Great is established by Pope Gregory XVI of the Vatican State to recognize high support for the Vatican or for the Pope, by a man or a woman, and not necessarily a Roman Catholic.
In 1831, Pope Gregory XVI establishes the Order of St. Gregory the Great to honor individuals for exceptional service to the Vatican.
Pope Gregory XVI institutes the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great as a papal knighthood in the Vatican State.
The honor recognizes laymen and women, regardless of religious affiliation, for exceptional contributions to the church and society.
Recipients include diplomats, philanthropists, artists, and scholars whose work supports the Holy See’s mission.
Structured in multiple classes, the order reflects the papacy’s effort to engage broader civil society in Vatican affairs.
Throughout the 19th century, the decoration enhances the Vatican’s diplomatic and cultural influence across Europe and beyond.
1831
Order of St. Gregory the Great
Pope Gregory XVI
Vatican State
Roman Catholic
1873day.year
Cetshwayo ascends to the throne as king of the Zulu nation following the death of his father Mpande.
Cetshwayo becomes king of the Zulu nation, succeeding his father Mpande and assuming leadership on a historic day in 1873.
On September 1, 1873, Cetshwayo was officially crowned as king of the Zulu nation after the death of his father, King Mpande.
He inherited a kingdom under threat from colonial powers and internal rivalries, carrying on the legacy of consolidation under Shaka Zulu.
Cetshwayo’s reign emphasized Zulu sovereignty and traditional military organization as he navigated the pressures of British expansion in southern Africa.
His leadership would be tested at the Battle of Ulundi in 1879, where Zulu forces faced the British in what became the last stand of the independent Zulu nation.
Cetshwayo’s tenure symbolizes resilience and complexity in the history of African resistance to colonization.
1873
Cetshwayo
Zulu
Mpande
1967day.year
Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against Israel".
In 1967, the Khartoum Resolution declared the Three Nos policy—no peace, no recognition, and no negotiations with Israel after the Six-Day War.
Following the decisive Arab defeat in the Six-Day War, representatives from eight Arab nations convened in Khartoum, Sudan, in August 1967. On September 1, they issued the Khartoum Resolution. The declaration outlined the 'Three Nos': no peace with Israel, no recognition of Israel, and no negotiations with the Israeli government. This unified stance reinforced Arab opposition to Israel's territorial gains. The resolution guided Middle East diplomacy for decades, shaping both public sentiment and official policies. Though later peace treaties would break this consensus, the Khartoum Resolution remains a defining moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
1967
Six-Day War
Khartoum Resolution
1969day.year
A coup in Libya brings Muammar Gaddafi to power.
In 1969, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and fellow officers overthrew Libya's monarchy in a swift, largely bloodless coup.
On September 1, 1969, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi led a group of young military officers in a coup that toppled King Idris I's government in Libya. The monarchy was abolished, and the country was declared a republic under the new Revolutionary Command Council. Gaddafi emerged as the chief architect of Libya's political transformation at just 27 years old. He promoted Arab nationalism, socialism, and anti-imperialism, reshaping domestic and foreign policies. The new regime nationalized key industries and reoriented Libya's foreign relations away from Western influence. Gaddafi's government would evolve into a highly centralized and authoritarian state. His rise to power marked the beginning of a decades-long rule that left a complex legacy across the region.
1969
coup
Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
1981day.year
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
In 1981, General André Kolingba led a bloodless coup that ousted President David Dacko in the Central African Republic.
On September 1, 1981, General André Kolingba, commander of the Central African Republic's army, seized power in a bloodless military coup. President David Dacko was peacefully removed and placed under house arrest. Kolingba established the Military Committee for National Recovery, promising to restore order amid economic and political turmoil. He suspended the constitution, dissolved political parties, and banned public demonstrations. Though initially welcomed by some for ending perceived corruption, his regime grew increasingly authoritarian. Kolingba ruled until 1993, overseeing elections that eventually restored civilian leadership. The coup and subsequent governance deeply influenced the nation's unstable political landscape.
1981
David Dacko
bloodless military coup
André Kolingba
1982day.year
The United States Air Force Space Command is founded.
On September 1, 1982, the United States Air Force established the Air Force Space Command to oversee military space operations.
Amid the growing significance of space in national defense, the U.S. Air Force activated the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) on September 1, 1982. Headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, AFSPC was tasked with managing military space operations, including satellite launch, space surveillance, and missile warning systems. It integrated personnel and resources from existing space and missile units to form a unified command. The new organization took charge of strategic assets such as GPS navigation satellites, communications networks, and reconnaissance platforms. Over the years, AFSPC pioneered innovations in space-based surveillance and defense capabilities. It laid critical groundwork for space warfare doctrine and inter-service coordination. In 2019, many of its functions transitioned to the newly established U.S. Space Force, carrying forward its legacy.
1982
Air Force Space Command