Historical Events
- 100 people are killed in a series of attacks across Iraq
- 59 people are killed and 175 wounded in a shopping mall gun battle in Nairobi, Kenya
- 6 people are killed in military and insurgent conflict in Zamboanga City, Philippines
Farm Aid Concert
Farm Aid held in Saratoga Springs, New York; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Pete Seeger, Amos Lee, Jack Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Carlene Carter, Pegi Young & The Survivors, and Insects vs Robots [1]
Famous Weddings
- Golden Globe-winning actor Andy Samberg (35) weds singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom (31) at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California
George Soros
US billionaire investor and active supporter of liberal political causes George Soros (83) weds health care and education consultant Tamiko Bolton (42) at his estate in Bedford, New York
Famous Deaths
- Heiko Wierenga, Dutch politician (Mayor of Enschede, 1977-94), dies at 80
- Michel Brault, Canadian filmmaker (Direct Cinema - pioneered hand-held camera work), dies at 85 [1]
- Roman Vlad, Romanian-born Italian composer, dies at 93
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About September 21, 2013
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roar - Katy Perry
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