Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY |
♦1969: NBC cancels "Star Trek" Sept. 2 after three seasons.
♦1959: On Aug. 29, Sen. Strom Thurmond filibusters for a record 24 hours, 18 minutes.
♦1952: "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, is published Sept. 1.
♦1945: Japan surrenders Sept. 2 aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II.
♦1920: On Aug. 31, John Lloyd Wright is issued a patent for "Lincoln Logs" toys.
♦1897: Boston's subway system, the first in America, opens Sept. 1.
♦1666: On Sept. 2, the Great Fire of London begins, destroying 10,000 buildings.
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