Category: Today In History

  • Mae Jemison In Space

    Mae Jemison In Space

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 12, 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to fly in space.

  • Pentagon Construction Begins

    Pentagon Construction Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 11, 1941, construction of the Pentagon began in Arlington, Virginia.

  • Smith Becomes President of Jamestown

    Smith Becomes President of Jamestown

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 10, 1608, John Smith became the president of Jamestown.

  • Mao Dies

    Mao Dies

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 9, 1976, Mao died.

  • Ford Pardons Nixon

    Ford Pardons Nixon

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 8, 1974, President Ford pardons Nixon.

  • Younger Gang Caught

    Younger Gang Caught

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 7, 1876, the notorious Younger Brothers gang was finally caught.

  • McKinley Assassinated

    McKinley Assassinated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 6, 1901, President McKinley was assassinated.

  • Muppet Show Aired

    Muppet Show Aired

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 5, 1976, the first episode of The Muppet Show aired on television.

  • LA Founded

    LA Founded

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 4, 1781, Los Angeles was founded.

  • Viking 2

    Viking 2

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 3, 1976, Viking 2 successfully landed on the surface of Mars