On this day in 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States, killing 2,996 people and injuring over 6,000 others. The collective events of the day become known globally as 9-11.

Listen to transcripts and first-hand accounts of the last words we have from those who died that day

Today is September 11, 2020.

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On this day in 1993  "The X-Files", created by Chris Carter and starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, debuts on Fox.

Listen to an excerpt from the episode, which set the stage for Duchovny’s character’s motive throughout the series.

Today is September 10, 2020.

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On this day in 1828, Leo Tolstoy is born at Yasnaya Polyana, his family's estate in Russia.

Listen to the opening of his famous book, War and Peace, and begin understanding the world Tolstoy tried to create.

Today is September 9, 2020.

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On this day in 1966, Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man Trap".

Listen to an excerpt of the episode and learn about part of the show’s approach to serious moral topics.

Today is September 8 2020.

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On this day in 1986, Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town, South Africa.

Listen to part of his book, An African Prayer Book, and get a glimpse into Tutu as a religious leader.

Today is September 7, 2020.

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On this day in 1628 Puritans with the Massachusetts Bay Colony land at Salem.

Learn about the theological beliefs that encouraged them on through John Wintrop’s sermon, “A Model of Christian Charity”

Today is September 6, 2020.

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On this day in 1921, a Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle party in San Francisco ends with the death of the young actress Virginia Rappe.

Learn about the scandal details and how it affected (and didn’t affect) Arbuckle’s career.

Today is September 5, 2020.

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On this day in 1981 Beyoncé Knowles Carter was born in Houston, Texas.

Learn about her attraction to feminism philosophy and its influence on her work in the 2010s.

Today is September 4, 2020.

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On this day in 1838, the famed abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, escaped from slavery.

Listen to his first-hand account about his experience being a slave and realizing the design of his oppression.

Today is September 3, 2020.

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On this day in 1973, J. R. R. Tolkien died in Bournemouth in the United Kingdom. He is best remembered as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Listen to Song of Beren and Lúthien by J. R. R. Tolkien, inspired by his love for his wife.

Today is September 2, 2020.

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