On this day — September 16

the Burmese military kills 13 villagers, including eight children, after attacking a school in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Iran, sparking worldwide protests.

Sichuan, China, killing three and injuring more than 88.

the first private orbital crewed spaceflight, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

killing 15 people, injuring at least 34, leaving at least six missing, and causing extensive damage. One person also dies in Argentina.

D.C.

killing 90 people.

Baghdad.

Italy.

Alabama as a Category 3 hurricane.

The British pound is forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by currency speculators and is forced to devalue against the German mark.