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 |
u1998: Mark McGwire hits home run #62 on Sept. 8, breaking a 37-year-old record.
u1997: An estimated 2.5 billion view Princess Diana's Sept. 6 funeral on television.
u1979: The Entertainment Sports Programming Network (ESPN) debuts Sept. 7.
u1974: On Sept. 8, President Gerald Ford pardons predecessor Richard Nixon.
u1975: In Boston, public schools begin court-ordered citywide busing Sept. 8.
u1927: Philo Farnsworth transmits the first TV pictures Sept. 7.
u1901: President William McKinley is fatally shot Sept. 6 in Buffalo, NY.
u1776: On Sept. 9, Congress votes to name the country the "United States of America."
u1565: America's oldest city, St. Augustine, FL, is established by the Spanish on Sept. 8.
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