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Historical Events in September 1847

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Sep 8 US under General Scott defeat Mexicans at Battle of Molino del Rey
Sep 10 1st theater opens in Hawaii

Music History

Sep 11 1st singing of Stephen Foster's "Oh! Susanna" (in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Stephen Foster — Composer and Father of American Music Stephen Foster

Sep 12 Mexican–American War: the Battle of Chapultepec begins
Sep 13 American-Mexican war: US General Winfield Scott captures Mexico City
Sep 14 US Marines under General Scott enter Mexico City (halls of Montezuma)

Historic Event

Sep 16 Shakespeare Birthplace Trust buys bard's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon

William Shakespeare — Playwright William Shakespeare

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