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The first museum survey of American pop art debuts - September 25th, 1962 Sep 25, 2021

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On this day in 1962, a new exhibit opened at the Pasadena Art Museum in southern California, marking what’s believed to be the very first museum showing of Pop art.

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The prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira - September 24th, 622 Sep 24, 2021

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On this day in 622, the prophet Muhammad completed his Hegira, or “flight,” from the city of Mecca to what is now known as Medina.

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FDR defends his dog in a speech- September 23rd, 1944 Sep 23, 2021

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On this day in 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt defended the reputation of his dog, who had recently been the subject of a political attack.

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The first Farm Aid concert is held in Champaign, Illinois - September 22nd, 1985 Sep 22, 2021

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On this day in 1985, nearly 80,000 people gathered in the rain to watch the first-ever Farm Aid concert at a university stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is published in London - September 21st, 1937 Sep 21, 2021

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On this day in 1937, the first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, went on sale in British bookstores.

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Ferdinand Magellan sets sail on the first successful journey to circumnavigate the globe - September 20th, 1519 Sep 20, 2021

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On this day in 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan set sail with a crew of 270 sailors.on what would ultimately become the first successful voyage around the world.

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New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote - September 19th, 1893 Sep 19, 2021

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On this day in 1893, the Governor of New Zealand signed a landmark piece of legislation that gave women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

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Scott Joplin granted copyright for his "Maple Leaf Rag" - September 18th, 1899 Sep 18, 2021

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On this day in 1899, musician Scott Joplin was granted the copyright for a song he wrote called the “Maple Leaf Rag.”

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A San Francisco resident proclaims himself Emperor of the United States of America - September 17th, 1859 Sep 17, 2021

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On this day in 1859, failed Gold Rush-era businessman named Joshua Norton became the first self-proclaimed emperor of the Untied States.

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A Scottish golfer scores the first recorded hole-in-one - September 16th, 1869 Sep 16, 2021

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On this day in 1869, legendary golfer Tom Morris Junior scored the first hole-in-one ever reported.

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