September 13 in San Antonio history…

1886
Austinites, particularly anxious to see Geronimo and his party, who are stopping here briefly, are making arrangements for an excursion to this city for that purpose.

1927
With the terse order to “shoot to kill,” Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright yeserday started a drive to rid San Antonio of its criminal element.

1957
The northern lights, visible from San Antonio for the first time in many years, had lawmen frantically looking for “the big fire” early Friday morning.

1963
The Robert C. Cole Golden Cougars win their inaugural football game, 8-0, over the Comfort Bobcats.