Today in History: September 16, massacre in Sabra and Shatila refugee camps

On this day in history: September 16, tragedy strikes at Sabra and Shatila refugee camps On September 16, 1982, a massacre in Beirut’s Sabra and Shatila refugee camps saw over 1,300 Palestinians killed by Christian Phalange militiamen. In history, the Mexican War of Independence began in 1810, General Motors was founded in 1908, and the … Read more

Today in History: September 15, Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy

On this day in history, September 15: Lehman Brothers declares bankruptcy On September 15, 2025, it is the 258th day of the year with 107 days remaining. Historical events on this day include Lehman Brothers filing for Chapter 11 in 2008 due to the subprime mortgage crisis, Charles Darwin reaching the Galápagos Islands in 1835, … Read more

Today in History: September 14, Monaco princess dies of car crash injuries

On this day in history: September 14, Monaco princess passes away from injuries sustained in car crash Today is Sunday, September 14, 2025, the 257th day of the year with 108 days left. Princess Grace of Monaco, Grace Kelly, died in a car crash in 1982. In 1847, US forces took control of Mexico City … Read more