Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • Neptune First Observed

    Neptune First Observed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 23, 1846, Neptune was observed for the first time in history.

  • Nathan Hale Hanged

    Nathan Hale Hanged

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 22, 1776, American soldier Nathan Hale was executed by hanging.

  • Joseph Smith Sees Moroni

    Joseph Smith Sees Moroni

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 21, 1823, Joseph Smith claimed to see a vision of an angel named Moroni.

  • Rome Becomes Part of Italy

    Rome Becomes Part of Italy

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 20, 1870, Rome was officially incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy.

  • Washington’s Farwell Address

    Washington’s Farwell Address

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 19, 1796, George Washington’s farewell address was published in the American Daily Advertiser.

  • Atlanta Compromise Speech

    Atlanta Compromise Speech

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 18, 1895, Booker T. Washington delivered the “Atlanta Compromise.”

  • Occupy Wall Street Begins

    Occupy Wall Street Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 17, 2011, the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement began.

  • The Mayflower Begins

    The Mayflower Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 16, 1620, the Mayflower embarked on its historic journey from England.

  • Independence From Spain

    Independence From Spain

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 15, 1821, Central Americans were granted independence from Spain.

  • Golden Girls Debuted

    Golden Girls Debuted

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 14, 1985, the Golden Girls debuted.