| Sept
1, 1910 |
Arturo
Somohano Portela, ambassador of Puerto Rican music throughout the
world. He was a famous pianist, composer, and was best known as one
of the leading orchestra directors of his time. He founded the Orquesta
Sinfónica de Puerto Rico and was named Honorary Director of the Orquesta
Sinfónica de Madrid. |
| Sept
7 |
Carlos
Ríos of El Barrio, first Puerto Rican elected Democratic District
Leader in NYC 1961. |
| Sept
9 1936 |
Carlos
Ortíz - boxing champion. |
| Sept
11, 1941 |
Miguel
Algarín, poet, playwright, writer and owner of Nuyorican Poets Café
in NY. |
| Sept
12, 1893 |
Don
Pedro Albizu Campos, born in Ponce, became Puerto Rico's strongest
nationalistic leader. He ended up in prison for his activities and
later died in 1965. |
| Sept
13, 1921 |
Antonia Pantoja is an educator, community leader and activist in NY
and the winner of many awards including the Presidential Medal of
Freedom in 1994. |
| Sept
13, 1928 |
San Felipe Hurricane hits the island. |
| Sept
14, 1843 |
Lola
Rodríguez de Tió, poet and nationalistic leader is born in San Germán
|
| Sept
14 |
Sister
Isolina M. Ferré was a humanitarian and community leader whose work
in NY and in PR brought her recognition and awards including the Presidential
Medal of Freedom in 1999. She died in 2000. |
| Sept
17, 1968 |
National
Hispanic Heritage Week, an annual event is established by President
Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Sept
18, 1937 |
Orlando
Cepeda - Major League Baseball Star |
| Sept
22, 1994 |
NYS
Assemblyman Roberto Ramírez is elected the first Puerto Rican to chair
the Bronx Democratic Committee. |
| Sept
23, 1868 |
"EL
GRITO DE LARES", Puerto Rico's one and only call for independence.
After the victory in Lares the rebels declared a free República de
Puerto Rico and appointed government officials. However, the insurrection
was promptly defeated in just a few days by the Spanish forces. |
| Sept
23 |
On
this day we remember Mariana Bracetti, "Brazo de Oro", and the woman
who sewed the Lares flag for El Grito. Mariana was born in Mayagüez
in 1825, the exact date is unknown. She was married to, Miguel Rojas,
one of the leaders of the Lares revolt. Mariana suffered the penalty
of prison where she gave birth to a still born child. She died in
1903 in Añasco a forgotten heroine and in the poorest conditions imaginable. |
| Sept
27, 1897 |
Carlos E. Chardón was a scientist, writer and investigator. Author
of "Mycology of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands" and a biographical
book of Agustín Stahl. Chardón was the director of the Puerto Rico
Reconstruction Administration that turned around the economic plight
of the island back in the 30's. |
| Sept
29, 1935 |
Carmen
Delgado Votaw was born in Humacao. An activist and community leader
Delgado has excelled in many areas including politics and won many
accolades including the Maryland's Women's Hall of Fame. She is a
speaker and writer, who has received two presidential appointments
and is the author of "Puerto Rican Women: Some Biographical Profiles"
(1978). |
| Sept
29, 1880 |
Miguel
Guerra Mondragón was a lawyer, politician and writer. He held several
important positions in the government and corroborated in various
publications including Juan Bobo y la Democracia. |
| Sept
30 1928 |
Piri Thomas (NY) gifted poet and novelist. Author of ''Down These
Mean Streets'', an autobiographical novel published in 1967. This
best selling book tells the story of Thomas's life in the ghettoes
of East Harlem. |
