TODAY IN HISTORY

1814

Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” (later “The StarSpangled Banner”) after witnessing the American flag flying over the Maryland fort following a night of British naval bombardment during the War of 1812.

1847

During the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott took control of Mexico City.

1994

On the 34th day of a strike by players, Acting Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig announced the 1994season was over.

2001

Americans packed churches and public squares on a day of remembrance for the victims of the Sept. 11attacks.