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September 14
1812. French Grenadiers enter Moscow. Victory! A fire begins, however, will will rage for four days and consume 75% of the city.
1847. Winfield Scott captures Mexico City.
1862. The Battle of South Mountain. At three key passes Lee's badly undermanned men stave off McClellan's Union troops for a day, buying precious time. McClellan begins the process of fumbling the golden opportunity handed to him to crush Lee's forces before they can reunite.
1848. Groundbreaking of the UN building in New York City.
1987. The Toronto Blue Jays hit ten home runs in a single game, setting a MBL record.
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