On this day in history, September 25, 1890, Congress establishes Sequoia National Park in California
Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was established on this day in history, Sept. 25, 1890. The aim of the ...
On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey
U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic ...
On this day in history, September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold betrays cause of American independence
American officer Benedict Arnold met in secret with British Major John Andre on Sept. 21, 1780, with a plot to trade the ...
On this day in history, September 19, 1796, President George Washington issues his Farewell Address
President George Washington issued his Farewell Address on this day in history, Sept. 19, 1796. He spoke proudly of the new ...
On this day in history, September 24, 1934, Babe Ruth plays his last game for the New York Yankees
Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, played his last baseball game as a Yankee at Yankee Stadium in ...
On this day in history, September 16, 1919, Congress grants national charter to the American Legion
On this day in history, Sept. 16, 1919, The American Legion received a charter from Congress as it continued to aid veterans ...
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This Day in History on September 18: First Edition of New York Times is Published
September 18th has been a date marked by significant events throughout history, shaping the world as we know it today.1989: ...
On this day in history, September 17, 1937, Abraham Lincoln carving is officially dedicated at Mount Rushmore
The Mount Rushmore carving of Abraham Lincoln, the nation's 16th president, was officially dedicated on this day in history, ...
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September 13: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
ON THIS DAY IN 1953, the Eagle reported, “MILWAUKEE, SEPT. 12 — The Brooklyn Dodgers, who have made new individual and team records all season, made more baseball history in the chilled County ...
On This Day: Founding Fathers sign Constitution
On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution, completed in Philadelphia, was signed by a majority of the 55 delegates to the ...
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On this day in history, September 18
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day. 1714 Georg Ludwig of Hanover arrives in England to sit on the English throne as King George I. 1793 The cornerstone of the US ...
On a day history was made in space, a Pittsburgh astronaut speaks to local high schoolers
The first-ever commercial spacewalk happened on Thursday and here on Earth, a Pittsburgh astronaut inspired the next ...