Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Pick a day Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Pick a day Sep 13 Sep 14 Pick a day Sep 14 Pick a day See more birthdays Vietnam War 1969 Lottery Called Drafted 158 Vietnam War 1970 Lottery Not Called Not drafted 288 Vietnam War 1971 Lottery Not Called Not drafted 329 Vietnam War 1972 Lottery Not Called Not drafted 334 Read on to learn more about the Vietnam war draft lottery. 2012 US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, is attacked and burned down; 4 Americans are killed including the US ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens. US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, is attacked and burned down; 4 Americans are killed including the US ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens. 2007 Russia detonates a nano-bomb; dubbed the “Father of All Bombs,” it is the largest non-nuclear weapon developed to date. Russia detonates a nano-bomb; dubbed the “Father of All Bombs,” it is the largest non-nuclear weapon developed to date. 2005 Israel completes its unilateral disengagement of all Israeli civilians and military from the Gaza Strip. Israel completes its unilateral disengagement of all Israeli civilians and military from the Gaza Strip. 2001 In an unprecedented, highly coordinated attack, terrorists hijack four U.S. passenger airliners, flying two into the World Trade Center towers in New York and one into the Pentagon, killing thousands. The fourth airliner, headed toward Washington likely to strike the White House or Capitol, is crashed just over 100 miles away in Pennsylvania after passengers storm the cockpit and overtake the hijackers. In an unprecedented, highly coordinated attack, terrorists hijack four U.S. passenger airliners, flying two into the World Trade Center towers in New York and one into the Pentagon, killing thousands. The fourth airliner, headed toward Washington likely to strike the White House or Capitol, is crashed just over 100 miles away in Pennsylvania after passengers storm the cockpit and overtake the hijackers. 1974 Haile Selassie I is deposed from the Ethiopian throne. Haile Selassie I is deposed from the Ethiopian throne. 1967 Harry Connick Jr., Grammy and Emmy award-winning singer, musician, actor. Harry Connick Jr., Grammy and Emmy award-winning singer, musician, actor. 1966 Princess Akishino, nee Kiko Kawashima, wife of Prince Akishino, second son of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. She is only the second commoner to marry into Japan’s royal family. Princess Akishino, nee Kiko Kawashima, wife of Prince Akishino, second son of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. She is only the second commoner to marry into Japan’s royal family. 1965 Bashar al-Assad, president of Syria since 2000. Bashar al-Assad, president of Syria since 2000. The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) arrives in South Vietnam and is stationed at An Khe. The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) arrives in South Vietnam and is stationed at An Khe. 1962 Thurgood Marshall is appointed a judge of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Thurgood Marshall is appointed a judge of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. 1944 American troops enter Luxembourg. American troops enter Luxembourg. 1940 Theodore Olson, US Solicitor General under Pres. George W. Bush (2001-04). Theodore Olson, US Solicitor General under Pres. George W. Bush (2001-04). Brian DePalma, film director ( Dressed to Kill , Carlito’s Way )). Brian DePalma, film director ( Dressed to Kill , Carlito’s Way )). 1939 Charles M. “Chuck” Geschke, co-founder of Adobe Systems, Inc. Charles M. “Chuck” Geschke, co-founder of Adobe Systems, Inc. 1937 Robert L. Crippen, US Navy captain, astronaut; former director of Kennedy Space Center. Robert L. Crippen, US Navy captain, astronaut; former director of Kennedy Space Center.

1924 Tom Landry, coach of the Dallas Cowboys, winning two Super Bowls. Tom Landry, coach of the Dallas Cowboys, winning two Super Bowls. 1917 Jessica Mitford, investigative journalist ( The American Way of Death ). Jessica Mitford, investigative journalist ( The American Way of Death ). 1916 The “Star Spangled Banner” is sung at the beginning of a baseball game for the first time in Cooperstown, New York. The “Star Spangled Banner” is sung at the beginning of a baseball game for the first time in Cooperstown, New York. 1904 The battleship Connecticut , launched in New York, introduces a new era in naval construction. The battleship Connecticut , launched in New York, introduces a new era in naval construction. 1885 D.H. Lawrence, English novelist ( Lady Chatterley’s Lover , Sons and Lovers ). D.H. Lawrence, English novelist ( Lady Chatterley’s Lover , Sons and Lovers ). 1877 James Jeans, physicist. James Jeans, physicist. 1864 A 10-day truce is declared between generals William Sherman and John Hood so civilians may leave Atlanta, Georgia. A 10-day truce is declared between generals William Sherman and John Hood so civilians may leave Atlanta, Georgia. 1862 O. Henry, (William Sydney Porter), short story writer who wrote “The Gift of the Magi,” and “The Last Leaf.” O. Henry, (William Sydney Porter), short story writer who wrote “The Gift of the Magi,” and “The Last Leaf.” 1857 Indians incited by Mormon John D. Lee kill 120 California-bound settlers in the Mountain Meadows Massacre . Indians incited by Mormon John D. Lee kill 120 California-bound settlers in the Mountain Meadows Massacre . 1850 Soprano opera singer Jenny Lind, the “Swedish Nightingale,” makes her American debut at New York’s Castle Garden Theater. Soprano opera singer Jenny Lind, the “Swedish Nightingale,” makes her American debut at New York’s Castle Garden Theater. 1847 Stephen Foster’s “Oh! Susanna” is first performed in a saloon in Pittsburgh. Stephen Foster’s “Oh! Susanna” is first performed in a saloon in Pittsburgh. 1814 U.S. forces led by Thomas Macdonough route the British fleet on Lake Champlain. U.S. forces led by Thomas Macdonough route the British fleet on Lake Champlain. 1802 Piedmont, Italy, is annexed by France. Piedmont, Italy, is annexed by France. 1786 The Convention of Annapolis opens with the aim of revising the Articles of Confederation . The Convention of Annapolis opens with the aim of revising the Articles of Confederation . 1777 General George Washington and his troops are defeated by the British under General Sir William Howe at the Battle of Brandywine in Pennsylvania. General George Washington and his troops are defeated by the British under General Sir William Howe at the Battle of Brandywine in Pennsylvania. 1740 The first mention of an African American doctor or dentist in the colonies is made in the Pennsylvania Gazette . The first mention of an African American doctor or dentist in the colonies is made in the Pennsylvania Gazette . 1709 John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, wins the bloodiest battle of the 18th century at great cost, against the French at Malplaquet. John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, wins the bloodiest battle of the 18th century at great cost, against the French at Malplaquet. 1700 James Thomson, Scottish poet. James Thomson, Scottish poet. 1695 Imperial troops under Eugene of Savoy defeat the Turks at the Battle of Zenta . Imperial troops under Eugene of Savoy defeat the Turks at the Battle of Zenta . 1297 Scots under William Wallace defeat the English at Stirling Bridge. Scots under William Wallace defeat the English at Stirling Bridge.