On this day: September 14

Entire School Evacuated After Floor Began Moving

On September 14, 2018, students and staff at a school were evacuated when a section of the building’s floor suddenly shifted. Authorities cleared the premises and inspected the structure; no fatalities were reported.

1966 Italian floods and landslides leave hundreds dead

In mid-September 1966, intense rainstorms triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides across parts of Italy, especially in the Abruzzo and Marche regions, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life estimated in the hundreds.

Senate Authorizes Use of Force in Response to September 11 Attacks

On September 14, 2001, the U.S. Senate passed a joint resolution authorizing the president to use all necessary and appropriate force against those responsible for the September 11 terrorist attacks, marking a pivotal legal step toward U.S. military action.