India’s Bold Move: Hyderabad Joins India (1948)
On September 13, 1948, India launched Operation Polo to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad. The Nizam had refused to join India after independence—but the Indian Army stepped in, changing the course of history. This daring move secured India’s unity and reshaped the nation’s political map forever.

The First Fatal Car Accident in the World (1899)
The world saw a grim first on this day: Henry H. Bliss, a 68-year-old man in New York, became the first recorded victim of an automobile accident. Struck by a taxi, his death highlighted the dark side of innovation and the dangers of early urban transportation.

From India’s daring military strategy to the world’s first car tragedy, September 13 reminds us how history can shock, change, and teach us lessons for generations.