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1789 The first U.S. Congress adjourns. 1829 London's Metropolitan Police becomes the first official police department in the world. 1988 NASA resumes space shuttle flights which had stopped after the Challenger disaster. Famous Birthdays: 106 BC Pompey the Great (Leader of Rome)
September 12. 1609. Henry Hudson began his exploration of the Hudson River. 1953. Future President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. 1977. South African black civil rights leader Steven Biko died while in police custody. 1992. Dr. Mae Carol Jemison became the first black woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. 1999.
Search the largest and most accurate independent site for today in history. Find out what happened today or any day in history with On This Day. Historical events, birthdays, deaths, photos and famous people, from 4000 BC to today.
Discover what happened on October 1 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. This Day in History: 10/01/1980 - Yosemite Established 1958
Events: 1513 Spanish explorer Vasco de Balboa reached the Pacific Ocean. 1846 U.S. forces led by Zachary Taylor captured the Mexican city of Monterrey. 1890 Yosemite National Park established in California. 1970 The first episode of the TV show the Partridge Family airs. Famous Birthdays: 1897 William Faulkner (Author)
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Our "On This Day in History" section of the website is designed to provide teachers with video resources to help students better understand significant events throughout U.S. history. Each...
An exciting, visual adventure through world history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages 8-12. History comes alive in this...
Historic, important and momentous events that happened on this day in history. Events include discoveries, inventions, battles and many firsts in history.
by Dan Bova (Author), Russell Shaw (Illustrator) 4.6 45 ratings. See all formats and editions. An exciting, visual adventure through world history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages 8-12.