Chester Arthur was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 20, 2026

A famous automotive company was created on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 16, 2026

Althea Gibson made tennis history on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 8, 2026

The modern roll-film camera was patented on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 4, 2026

In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' 
In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot.
In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. 
In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC. 
In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. 
In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record.
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In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot. In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC. In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' 
In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot.
In 1990, the movie Henry &amp; June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. 
In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC.&nbsp;
In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. 
In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record.
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History Today - Oct. 5

A new museum opened its doors on the National Mall on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 24, 2023

An epic journey came to an end on this day in 1806. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 23, 2023

A legendary African leader was assassinated on this day in 1827. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 22, 2023

A legendary American plane made its debut flight on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 21, 2023

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 20, 2023

Nevada was the site of the world’s first underground nuclear explosion on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 19, 2023

More than 1 million people gathered in Beijing for Chairman Mao’s funeral on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 18, 2023

Today is Constitution Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 17, 2023

Congress passed the first peacetime draft in U.S. history on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 16, 2023

A major collapse rocked Wall Street on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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