WEDNESDAY, Sept.16, 2026
1620-The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew for the New World 1795-British capture Cape Town, South Africa, from the Dutch 1810-Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rings the church bells in Dolores, Mexico, issuing a call to arms known as the "Grito de Dolores" (Cry of Dolores), calling for the end of Spanish rule. Celebrated today as Mexican Independence Day.…
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, historical events from the past centuries are commemorated and remembered. On September 16, 1795, the British captured Cape Town, South Africa, from the Dutch. The significance of this event is marked by the celebration of the city's founding and its transition from Dutch to British rule. Additionally, Mexican Independence Day is observed on this date, commemorating the Cry of Dolores in 1810, a pivotal moment when Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla initiated the fight for Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
The events of September 16 serve as reminders of the complex and often turbulent history of various nations, highlighting the struggles and triumphs that have shaped their identities.
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