Sept. 09
In 1830,Charles Durant flew a balloon from New York City across the Hudson River to Amboy,N.J.
In 1850,California became the 31st state of the Union.
In 1893,Frances Cleveland,wife of President Cleveland,gave birth to a daughter,Esther,in the White House; it was the first time a president's child was born in the Executive mansion.
In 1956,Elvis Presley made the first of three appearanceson "The Ed Sullivan Show"
In 1957.President Eisenhower sighned into law the first civil rights bill to pass congress since Reconstruction.
In 1971,prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo.N.Y., beginning a seige that ended up claiming 43 lives.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Sept 11-- 111 days left in 2006
In 1941,Charles A. Lindbergh sparked charges of anti-Semitism with a speech in which he said "the British,the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration' were trying to draw the United States into World War II.
In 1962,the Beatles made their first record for EMI,"Love Me Do" and "P.S. I love You," at EMI syudios in London.
In 1972,former Soviet leader Nilita Khrushchev died at age 77.
In 1974,an Eastern Airlines DC-9 crashed during a landing attempt in Charlotte ,N.C.,killing 71 of the people on board.
In 1985,Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds cracked career hit number 4,192 off Eric Show of the San Diego Padres,eclipsing the record held by Ty Cobb.
In 1941,Charles A. Lindbergh sparked charges of anti-Semitism with a speech in which he said "the British,the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration' were trying to draw the United States into World War II.
In 1962,the Beatles made their first record for EMI,"Love Me Do" and "P.S. I love You," at EMI syudios in London.
In 1972,former Soviet leader Nilita Khrushchev died at age 77.
In 1974,an Eastern Airlines DC-9 crashed during a landing attempt in Charlotte ,N.C.,killing 71 of the people on board.
In 1985,Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds cracked career hit number 4,192 off Eric Show of the San Diego Padres,eclipsing the record held by Ty Cobb.
Sept, 12
In 1938,Adolf Hitler demanded self-determination for the Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovlia.
In 1943,German paratroopers took Benito Musso;ini from the hotel where he was being held by the Italian government.
In 1960,Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy addressed the issue of his Roman Catholicism,telling a Protestant group in Houston,"I do not speak for my church on public matters,and the church does not speak for me."
In 1966,"The Monkees" debuted on NBC TV;the situation comedy "Family Affair" premiered on CBS.
In 1977,South African black student leader Steven Biko died while in police custody,triggering an international outcry.
In 1986,Joseph Cicppio,the acting comptroller at the American University in Beirut,was kidnapped;he was released in December 1991
In 1938,Adolf Hitler demanded self-determination for the Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovlia.
In 1943,German paratroopers took Benito Musso;ini from the hotel where he was being held by the Italian government.
In 1960,Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy addressed the issue of his Roman Catholicism,telling a Protestant group in Houston,"I do not speak for my church on public matters,and the church does not speak for me."
In 1966,"The Monkees" debuted on NBC TV;the situation comedy "Family Affair" premiered on CBS.
In 1977,South African black student leader Steven Biko died while in police custody,triggering an international outcry.
In 1986,Joseph Cicppio,the acting comptroller at the American University in Beirut,was kidnapped;he was released in December 1991
Sept.,13
In 1803,Commodore John Barry,considered by many the father of the American Navy,died in Philadelphia.
In 1922,the highest shade temperature on the earth's surface was recorded in El Azizia, Libya,which reached 136.4degrees Fahrenheit.
In 1948, Republican Margret Chase Smith of Maine was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses of congress.
In 1971,a four day inmates' rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York ended as police and guards stormed the prison; the ordeal and final assault claimed 43 lives.
In 1977,Fay Vincent was named commissioner of Major League Baseball,succeeding the late A.Bartlett Giamatti.
In 1803,Commodore John Barry,considered by many the father of the American Navy,died in Philadelphia.
In 1922,the highest shade temperature on the earth's surface was recorded in El Azizia, Libya,which reached 136.4degrees Fahrenheit.
In 1948, Republican Margret Chase Smith of Maine was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses of congress.
In 1971,a four day inmates' rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York ended as police and guards stormed the prison; the ordeal and final assault claimed 43 lives.
In 1977,Fay Vincent was named commissioner of Major League Baseball,succeeding the late A.Bartlett Giamatti.
Sept,14
In 1901,President McKinley died in Buffalo, .Y. of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin.Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him.
In 1948, a groundbreaking ceremony took place in New York at the site of the United Nations' world headquarters.
In 1964,Pope Paul VI opened the third session of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican,also known as " Vatican Two." (The session closed two months later.)
In 1975, Pope Paul Vi declared Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton the first U.S.-born saint.
In 1982,Princess Grace of Monaco,formerly Grace Kelly,died at age 52 of injuries from a car crash the day before.
In 1901,President McKinley died in Buffalo, .Y. of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin.Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him.
In 1948, a groundbreaking ceremony took place in New York at the site of the United Nations' world headquarters.
In 1964,Pope Paul VI opened the third session of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican,also known as " Vatican Two." (The session closed two months later.)
In 1975, Pope Paul Vi declared Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton the first U.S.-born saint.
In 1982,Princess Grace of Monaco,formerly Grace Kelly,died at age 52 of injuries from a car crash the day before.
Sept. 15
In 1776,British forces occupied New York City during the American Revolution.
In 1857,William Howard Taft,who served as president of the United States and as U.S. chief justice,was born in Cincinnati.
In 1963,four black girls were killed when a bomb went off during Sunday services at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Biringham,Ala. _Three Ku Klux Klansmen were eventually convicted for their roles in the blast.)
In 1982,Iran's former foreigh minister Sadegh Ghotbzadeh,was executed after he was convicted of plotting against the government .
In 1776,British forces occupied New York City during the American Revolution.
In 1857,William Howard Taft,who served as president of the United States and as U.S. chief justice,was born in Cincinnati.
In 1963,four black girls were killed when a bomb went off during Sunday services at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Biringham,Ala. _Three Ku Klux Klansmen were eventually convicted for their roles in the blast.)
In 1982,Iran's former foreigh minister Sadegh Ghotbzadeh,was executed after he was convicted of plotting against the government .
Sept. 16
In 1893,more than 100,000 settlers swarmed onto a section of land in Oklahoma known as the Cherokee Strip.
In 1940,President Roosevelt sighned into law the Selective Training and Service Act,which set up the first peacetime military in U.S. history.
In 1966,the Medropolitan Opera opened its new opera house at New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
In 1974,President Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for Vietnam war deserters and draft-evaders.
In 1976,the Episcopal Church,at its General Convention in Minneapolis,formally approved the ordination of women as priest and bishops.
In 1893,more than 100,000 settlers swarmed onto a section of land in Oklahoma known as the Cherokee Strip.
In 1940,President Roosevelt sighned into law the Selective Training and Service Act,which set up the first peacetime military in U.S. history.
In 1966,the Medropolitan Opera opened its new opera house at New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
In 1974,President Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for Vietnam war deserters and draft-evaders.
In 1976,the Episcopal Church,at its General Convention in Minneapolis,formally approved the ordination of women as priest and bishops.
Sept. 18--104 days left in 2006
In 1850,Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act.,which allowed slaveowners to reclaim slaves who had escaped to other states.
In 1851,the first edition of The New York Times was published.
In 1927,the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) made its debut with a basic network of 16 radio stations.
In 1975, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was captured by the FBI in San Franscico, 19 months after being kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army.
In 1981, a museum honoring former President Ford was dedicated in Grand Rapids,Michigan.
In 1850,Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act.,which allowed slaveowners to reclaim slaves who had escaped to other states.
In 1851,the first edition of The New York Times was published.
In 1927,the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) made its debut with a basic network of 16 radio stations.
In 1975, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was captured by the FBI in San Franscico, 19 months after being kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army.
In 1981, a museum honoring former President Ford was dedicated in Grand Rapids,Michigan.
Sept.,19
In 1796,President Washington's farewell address was published.In it.the nation's first chief executive wrote,"Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations;cultivate peace and harmony with all."
In 1881,the 20th president of the United States,James Garfield,died 2 1/2 months after being shot by Charles Guiteau;Chester Alan Arthur becames president.
In 1934,Bruno Hauptmann was arrested in New York and charged with the Kidnap-murder of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.
In 1986,federal health officials announced that the experimental drug AZT would be made available to thousands of aids patients.
In 1796,President Washington's farewell address was published.In it.the nation's first chief executive wrote,"Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations;cultivate peace and harmony with all."
In 1881,the 20th president of the United States,James Garfield,died 2 1/2 months after being shot by Charles Guiteau;Chester Alan Arthur becames president.
In 1934,Bruno Hauptmann was arrested in New York and charged with the Kidnap-murder of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.
In 1986,federal health officials announced that the experimental drug AZT would be made available to thousands of aids patients.
Sept. 20
In 1881,Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States ,succeeding the assassinated James A. Garfield.
In 1947, former New York City Mayor Fioello La Guardia died.
In 1958,civil rights activist the Rev. Martin Luther Knig Jr. was seriously wounded during an appearance at a New York City department store when an apparently deranged woman stabbed him in the chest.
In 1962, black student James Meredith was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Gov. Ross R. Barett.--)Meredith was later admitted)
In 1973,in their so-called "battle of the Sexas," tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets,-6-4,6-3,6,3, at the Houston Astrodome.
In 1881,Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States ,succeeding the assassinated James A. Garfield.
In 1947, former New York City Mayor Fioello La Guardia died.
In 1958,civil rights activist the Rev. Martin Luther Knig Jr. was seriously wounded during an appearance at a New York City department store when an apparently deranged woman stabbed him in the chest.
In 1962, black student James Meredith was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Gov. Ross R. Barett.--)Meredith was later admitted)
In 1973,in their so-called "battle of the Sexas," tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets,-6-4,6-3,6,3, at the Houston Astrodome.
Sept. 22
In 1656,in Patuxent.Md., an all-female jury (the first of its kind in the Colonies)heard the case of Judith Catchpole,who was accused of murdering her infant child.(Thejury,which believed Catchpole's assertion that she hadn't even been pregnant,acquitted her)
In 1789,Congress authorized the office of Postmaster General.
In 1927,Gene Tunney successfully defended his heaveyweight boxing title against Jack Dempsey in the famous "long-count" fight in Chicago.
In 1938,the musical cormedy revue Hellzapoppin, starring Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson,brgan a three-year run on Broadway.
In 1975,Sara Jane Moore attempted to shoot President Ford outside a San Francisco hotel,but missed.
In 1989,songwritter Irving Berlin died in New York City at age 101.[/b]
In 1656,in Patuxent.Md., an all-female jury (the first of its kind in the Colonies)heard the case of Judith Catchpole,who was accused of murdering her infant child.(Thejury,which believed Catchpole's assertion that she hadn't even been pregnant,acquitted her)
In 1789,Congress authorized the office of Postmaster General.
In 1927,Gene Tunney successfully defended his heaveyweight boxing title against Jack Dempsey in the famous "long-count" fight in Chicago.
In 1938,the musical cormedy revue Hellzapoppin, starring Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson,brgan a three-year run on Broadway.
In 1975,Sara Jane Moore attempted to shoot President Ford outside a San Francisco hotel,but missed.
In 1989,songwritter Irving Berlin died in New York City at age 101.[/b]
Sept. 23
In 1642,Harvard College in Cambridge,Mass.,held its first commencement.
In 1779,during the Revolutionary War,the American warship Bon Homme Richard, commanded by John Paul Jones,defeated the HMS Serapis.
In 1780,British spy John Andre was captured along with papers revealing Benedict Arnolds plot to surrender West Point to the British.
In 1938,a time capsule,to be opened in the year 6939,was buried on the grounds of the World's Fair in New York City.
In 1957,nine black students who had entered Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas were forced to withdraw because of a white mob outside.
In 1642,Harvard College in Cambridge,Mass.,held its first commencement.
In 1779,during the Revolutionary War,the American warship Bon Homme Richard, commanded by John Paul Jones,defeated the HMS Serapis.
In 1780,British spy John Andre was captured along with papers revealing Benedict Arnolds plot to surrender West Point to the British.
In 1938,a time capsule,to be opened in the year 6939,was buried on the grounds of the World's Fair in New York City.
In 1957,nine black students who had entered Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas were forced to withdraw because of a white mob outside.
Sept.25--97 days left in 2006
In 1775,American Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen was captured by the British as he led an attack on Montreal.
In 1890,Wilford Woodruff,president of the Church of jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,issued a Manifesto formally renouncing the practice of polygamy.
In 1919,President Wilson collapsed from a stroke after a speech in Pueblo,Colo.during a national speaking tour in support of the Treaty Of Versailles.
In 1957,with 300 U.S. Army troops standing guard,nine black children forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock,Ark., because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class.
In 1978,144 people were killed when a Pacific Southwest Airlines Boeing 727 and a private plane collied over San Diego.
In 1775,American Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen was captured by the British as he led an attack on Montreal.
In 1890,Wilford Woodruff,president of the Church of jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,issued a Manifesto formally renouncing the practice of polygamy.
In 1919,President Wilson collapsed from a stroke after a speech in Pueblo,Colo.during a national speaking tour in support of the Treaty Of Versailles.
In 1957,with 300 U.S. Army troops standing guard,nine black children forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock,Ark., because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class.
In 1978,144 people were killed when a Pacific Southwest Airlines Boeing 727 and a private plane collied over San Diego.
Sept. 26
In 1777, British troops occupied Philadeplia during the American Revolution.
In 1789,Thomas Jefferson was appointed American's first secretary of state.
In 1914 the Federal Trade Commissions was established.
In 1981,the twin-engine Boeing 767 made its maiden flight in Everett,Washington.
In 1986,William H. Rehnquist was sworn in as the 19th chief justice of the United States,while Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court as its 103rd member.
In 1991,four men and four women began a two-year stay inside a sealed-off structure in Oracle,Ariz. called Biosphere 2 (They energed from the Biospere on this date in 1993)
In 1777, British troops occupied Philadeplia during the American Revolution.
In 1789,Thomas Jefferson was appointed American's first secretary of state.
In 1914 the Federal Trade Commissions was established.
In 1981,the twin-engine Boeing 767 made its maiden flight in Everett,Washington.
In 1986,William H. Rehnquist was sworn in as the 19th chief justice of the United States,while Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court as its 103rd member.
In 1991,four men and four women began a two-year stay inside a sealed-off structure in Oracle,Ariz. called Biosphere 2 (They energed from the Biospere on this date in 1993)
Sept. 27
In 1779,John Adams was named to negotiate the Revolutionary War's peace terms with Britian.
In 1854,the first great disaster involving an Atantic Ocean liner occurred when the steamship Arctic sank with 300 people aboard.
In 1928,the United States said it was recognizing the National Chinese government.
In 1942,Glen Miller and his Orchestra performed together for the last time,at the Central Theater in Passaic Park,N.J. prior to Miller's entry into the Army.
In 1943,Bing Crosby,the Andrew Sisters and the Vic Schoen Orchestra recorded Pistol Packin Mama and Jingle Bells for Decca Records.
In 1954,"Tonight!" Hosted by Steve Allen, made its debute on NBCTV.
In 1779,John Adams was named to negotiate the Revolutionary War's peace terms with Britian.
In 1854,the first great disaster involving an Atantic Ocean liner occurred when the steamship Arctic sank with 300 people aboard.
In 1928,the United States said it was recognizing the National Chinese government.
In 1942,Glen Miller and his Orchestra performed together for the last time,at the Central Theater in Passaic Park,N.J. prior to Miller's entry into the Army.
In 1943,Bing Crosby,the Andrew Sisters and the Vic Schoen Orchestra recorded Pistol Packin Mama and Jingle Bells for Decca Records.
In 1954,"Tonight!" Hosted by Steve Allen, made its debute on NBCTV.
Sept. 28
In 1781,American forces in the Revolutionary War,backed by a French fleet, began their siege of Yorktown Heights,Va.
In 1787,Congress voted to send the just-completed Constitution of the United States to state legislatures for their approval.
In 1850, flogging was abolished as a form od punishment in the U.S.Navy.
In 1924,two U.S. Army planes landed in Seattle,Washington.having completed the first round-the-world flight in 175 days
In 1781,American forces in the Revolutionary War,backed by a French fleet, began their siege of Yorktown Heights,Va.
In 1787,Congress voted to send the just-completed Constitution of the United States to state legislatures for their approval.
In 1850, flogging was abolished as a form od punishment in the U.S.Navy.
In 1924,two U.S. Army planes landed in Seattle,Washington.having completed the first round-the-world flight in 175 days
Sept 29
In 1789,the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
In 1918,Allied forces scored a decisive breakthrough of the Hindenbugh Line during World War I.
In 1982,seven people in the Chicago area died after unwittingly taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with Cyanide.
In 1988,the space shuttle Discovery blasted off from Cape Canaveral,Fla,makig America's return to manned space flight following the Challenger disaster.
In 1789,the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
In 1918,Allied forces scored a decisive breakthrough of the Hindenbugh Line during World War I.
In 1982,seven people in the Chicago area died after unwittingly taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with Cyanide.
In 1988,the space shuttle Discovery blasted off from Cape Canaveral,Fla,makig America's return to manned space flight following the Challenger disaster.
Oct. 2---90 days left in 2006
In 1835,the first battle of the Texas Revolution took place as American settlers defeated a Mexican cavalry near the Guadalupe River.
In 1919,president Wilson suffered a stoke that left him partially paralyzed.
In 1950,the comis strip "Peanuts," created by Charles M. Schulz,was first published in nine newspapers.
In 1985,actor Rock Hudson died at his home in Beverly Hills,California at age 59 after battling AIDS.
In 1986,the Senate joined the House in voting to override President Reagan's veto of stiff economic sanctions against South Africa.[/b]
In 1835,the first battle of the Texas Revolution took place as American settlers defeated a Mexican cavalry near the Guadalupe River.
In 1919,president Wilson suffered a stoke that left him partially paralyzed.
In 1950,the comis strip "Peanuts," created by Charles M. Schulz,was first published in nine newspapers.
In 1985,actor Rock Hudson died at his home in Beverly Hills,California at age 59 after battling AIDS.
In 1986,the Senate joined the House in voting to override President Reagan's veto of stiff economic sanctions against South Africa.[/b]
Oct. 3
In 1226, St.Francis of Assisi,founder of the Franciscan orfer,died; he was canonized in 1228.
In 1951,the New York Giants captured the National league Pennant as Bobby Thompson ht a three-run-homer off the Brooklyn Dodgers'Ralph Branca in the "shot heard round the world"
In 1962,astronaut Wally Schirra blasted off from Cape Canaveral aboard the Sigma 7 on a nien hour flight
In 1991,Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
In 1226, St.Francis of Assisi,founder of the Franciscan orfer,died; he was canonized in 1228.
In 1951,the New York Giants captured the National league Pennant as Bobby Thompson ht a three-run-homer off the Brooklyn Dodgers'Ralph Branca in the "shot heard round the world"
In 1962,astronaut Wally Schirra blasted off from Cape Canaveral aboard the Sigma 7 on a nien hour flight
In 1991,Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Oct. 4
In 1777,George Washington's troops launched an assault on the British at Germantown,Pa.,resulting in heavy American casualties.
In 1965,Pope Paul VI became the first reigning pontiff to visit the Western Hemisphere as he addressed the U.N. General Assembly.
In 1970,rock singer Janis Joplin,27,was found dead in her Hollwood hotel room.
In 1976,agriculture secretary Earl Butz resigned in the wake of a controversey over a joke he'd made about blacks.
In 1978,funeral services were held at the Vatican for Pope John Paul I
In 1777,George Washington's troops launched an assault on the British at Germantown,Pa.,resulting in heavy American casualties.
In 1965,Pope Paul VI became the first reigning pontiff to visit the Western Hemisphere as he addressed the U.N. General Assembly.
In 1970,rock singer Janis Joplin,27,was found dead in her Hollwood hotel room.
In 1976,agriculture secretary Earl Butz resigned in the wake of a controversey over a joke he'd made about blacks.
In 1978,funeral services were held at the Vatican for Pope John Paul I