1846day.year
Two French shepherd children, Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud, experience a Marian apparition on a mountaintop near La Salette, France, now known as Our Lady of La Salette.
Two shepherd children reported witnessing a Marian apparition near La Salette, France, in 1846.
In 1846, two French shepherd children, Mélanie Calvat (age 14) and Maximin Giraud (age 11), tended flocks on the slopes of Mount Sous near the village of La Salette. On September 19, they claimed to witness a luminous figure of the Virgin Mary weeping tears, speaking to them in both French and the local dialect. The apparition conveyed messages urging repentance, prayer, and the observance of the Sabbath. Word quickly spread, drawing thousands of pilgrims to the remote mountain, despite initial skepticism from local authorities. The Catholic Church conducted investigations and formally approved the apparition in 1851, leading to the construction of a basilica and the establishment of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette. La Salette became an enduring pilgrimage destination, inspiring devotion worldwide. The event is remembered for its profound impact on Marian spirituality and expressions of faith in 19th-century France.
1846
Marian apparition
Our Lady of La Salette
1976day.year
Two Imperial Iranian Air Force F-4 Phantom II jets fly out to investigate an unidentified flying object.
Two Iranian Air Force F-4 Phantom II jets were dispatched to intercept an unidentified flying object in a rare military encounter with a UFO.
On September 19, 1976, the Imperial Iranian Air Force scrambled two F-4 Phantom II fighters to investigate reports of a mysterious aerial object. The jets were directed toward southern Iranian skies following sightings by civilian and military radar operators. Pilots reported unusual performance characteristics of the object, including abrupt maneuvers and high speed. Despite attempts to close in, the UFO reportedly accelerated away or vanished from radar before visual contact could be maintained. The incident was recorded in classified military logs but never fully explained in public records. UFO researchers have since cited the event as one of the better-documented military encounters during the Cold War. The lack of concrete evidence fueled speculation about extraterrestrial visitation or advanced secret technology. To this day, the mission remains an intriguing footnote in aviation and UFO history.
investigate an unidentified flying object
2016day.year
In the wake of a manhunt, the suspect in a series of bombings in New York and New Jersey is apprehended after a shootout with police.
In 2016, law enforcement apprehended the suspect behind a series of bombings in New York and New Jersey after a shootout, ending a tense manhunt.
Following a coordinated series of pipe bomb attacks across New York and New Jersey, authorities launched an intensive multi-agency manhunt. On September 19, 2016, tactical teams engaged the prime suspect in Linden, New Jersey, leading to a brief but intense shootout. The individual was wounded and taken into custody without further casualties. Communities on edge breathed a collective sigh of relief as the threat was neutralized. The case showcased the effectiveness of cooperation among the FBI, state police, and local agencies. It also highlighted ongoing challenges in preventing and responding to acts of domestic terrorism.
2016
a series of bombings in New York and New Jersey