Historical archives mark significant global anniversaries

Various historical archives and almanacs highlight significant global events occurring on September 20 and 21.

Key historical milestones include the publication of J. R. R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ in 1937, the independence of Armenia from the Soviet Union in 1991, and the establishment of the French Republic in 1792. Other notable events include the 1938 hurricane in New York, the 1942 sinking of British tankers in Gibraltar, and the 1999 earthquake in Taiwan.

In Greece, records note the Battle of Marathon and the arrival of Greek destroyers in 1912. Italian archives mention the inauguration of the first highway in the world connecting Milan and Varese in 1924 and the 1870 unification of Lazio with Italy. The collections also note various births and deaths of notable cultural and political figures.