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The Alabama Supreme Court upholds the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton - September 26th, 1963 Sep 26, 2023

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On this day in 1963, the Alabama Supreme Court upheld the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton.

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American journalist Barbara Walters is born - September 25th, 1929 Sep 25, 2023

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On this day in 1929, esteemed broadcast journalist Barbara Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The first issue of "National Geographic" is published - September 22nd, 1888 Sep 22, 2023

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On this day in 1888, "National Geographic Magazine" began publication as the official journal of the National Geographic Society.

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Benedict Arnold commits treason - September 21st, 1780 Sep 21, 2023

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On this day in 1780, American General Benedict Arnold agreed to betray his country in exchange for £20,000 and a high rank in the British army.

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Fonzie jumps a shark on "Happy Days" - September 20th, 1977 Sep 20, 2023

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On this day in 1977, during an infamous episode of “Happy Days,” Henry Winkler’s Fonzie jumped over a shark while on water skis.

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Nikita Khrushchev is denied access to Disneyland - September 19th, 1959 Sep 19, 2023

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On this day in 1959, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev lost his composure after being told that he could not go to Disneyland.

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Future U.S. President Jimmy Carter reports a UFO sighting- September 18th, 1973 Sep 18, 2023

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On this day in 1973, Jimmy Carter filed a report claiming he had seen an unidentified flying object four years earlier.

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"Columbo" debuts on NBC - September 15th, 1971 Sep 15, 2023

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On this day in 1971, the long-running detective series “Columbo” premiered on NBC.

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Francis Scott Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner” - September 14th, 1814 Sep 14, 2023

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On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the poem that later became America’s national anthem.

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Henry Bliss becomes the first American to be killed by an automobile - September 13th, 1899 Sep 13, 2023

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On this day in 1899, Henry Hale Bliss was fatally struck by a taxicab.

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