September 21

Christopher Gore began his career as a young lawyer in Massachusetts before serving as a captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. After the war, he returned to Boston and built a successful legal practice, becoming known for his eloquence and sharp intellect. A Federalist, he represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate from 1805 to 1813. He then served as the state's governor from 1816 to 1818, focusing on education and infrastructure improvements. Gore was a patron of the arts and helped establish the Boston Athenæum. He used his considerable wealth to support civic projects, including schools and hospitals. Gore's blend of military experience and political acumen made him a respected statesman. He died in 1827, leaving a lasting impact on Massachusetts governance.

Francesc Macià was a Catalan army colonel who emerged as a leading figure in the Catalan nationalist movement. After a failed uprising in 1926, he went into exile before returning to Spain to found the Republican Left of Catalonia. In 1931, he became the 122nd President of Catalonia, establishing the Generalitat during the Second Spanish Republic. Macià enacted progressive social reforms and promoted Catalan culture and autonomy. His leadership laid the groundwork for modern Catalan self-government. Remembered as "Avi Macià" (Grandfather Macià), he remains a symbol of Catalan identity.

Max Immelmann joined the German Army and later transferred to the Luftstreitkräfte as a pilot. On September 1, 1915, he scored his first aerial kill and developed the 'Immelmann turn' maneuver. His successes made him one of Germany’s earliest flying aces, earning him the Pour le Mérite. Immelmann became a national hero celebrated by the German public and press. He died in a 1916 combat accident, and his legacy endures in modern aerial tactics.

Charles William Train served in the British Army during the First World War. As a sergeant, he displayed remarkable heroism at the Battle of Loos in 1915, rescuing wounded comrades under heavy fire. His actions earned him the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military decoration, for his gallantry. After the war, he continued to serve in various military capacities and shared his experiences with future soldiers. He retired with honor and his Victoria Cross remains an emblem of his courage.

Marjorie Fletcher (1932–2008) joined the Women's Royal Naval Service and rose through the ranks to become its Director. In this role, she oversaw the administration, training, and welfare of thousands of women serving in the service. Her leadership helped modernize the WRNS during a period of significant change. She championed professional development and expanded opportunities for women in the Royal Navy. After retiring, Fletcher continued to support service charities and veterans' groups until her passing in 2008.

Born on 21 September 1951, Aslan Maskhadov was a key military commander during the First Chechen War. After the conflict, he was elected President of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria in 1997. He sought to negotiate peace with Russia while leading a de facto independent government. His tenure faced renewed conflict during the Second Chechen War. In 2005, Maskhadov was killed by Russian special forces in Chechnya, becoming a symbol of the Chechen independence movement.