Archive - This Day in American History

September 15, 2008 - Bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers

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Sep 15, 2024 •

5:32

September 14, 1814 - Key Writes the Star-Spangled Banner

Today, we explore the powerful story behind the creation of a song that would one day become the national anthem of the United States—The Star-Spangled…

Sep 14, 2024 •

4:35

September 13, 1996 - The Death of Tupac Shakur

Welcome back to This Day in American History. I’m your host, Chuck Tanraty, and today we remember a pivotal moment in pop culture history—September 13…

Sep 13, 2024 •

4:51

September 12, 1959 - Bonanza Premiers

Welcome back to This Day in American History. I’m your host, Chuck Tanraty. Today, we're taking a trip back to September 12, 1959, when one of the most…

Sep 12, 2024 •

5:15

September 11, 1985 - Pete Rose Breaks Record

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Sep 11, 2024 •

4:25

September 10, 1608 - John Smith Elected President of the Jamestown Colony

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Sep 10, 2024 •

5:10

September 9, 1971 - The Attica Prison Riot

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Sep 9, 2024 •

5:18

September 8, 1935 - The Shooting of Huey P. Long

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Sep 8, 2024 •

5:00

September 7, 1979 - ESPN Made its Debut

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Sep 7, 2024 •

5:01

September 6, 1901 - The Shooting of President William McKinley

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Sep 6, 2024 •

5:17

September 5, 1836 - Sam Houston was Elected as the First President of the Republic of Texas

Today, we journey back to September 5, 1836, when Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

Sep 4, 2024 •

4:57

September 4, 1917 - America's First Fatalities in WW1

Today marks over a century since the American Expeditionary Forces, or AEF, suffered their first fatalities during World War I on September 4, 1917.

Sep 4, 2024 •

4:41

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