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Monday, 14 September 2026

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1867
Charles Dana Gibson, illustrator, drew the "Gibson Girl."
US 159 yrs ago
1883
Margaret Sanger, feminist.
US 143 yrs ago

► Events on this day 8 entries

1716
First lighthouse in US is lit (in Boston Harbor.)
US Geography & Exploration 310 yrs ago
1814
Francis Scott Key writes "The Star-Spangled Banner."
US 212 yrs ago
1848
Alexander Stewart opens the first department store in the U.S.
US Military & War 178 yrs ago
1886
The typewriter ribbon is patented.
US Science & Technology 140 yrs ago
1892
A.P. Giannini marries Clorinda Cuneo.
US 134 yrs ago
1899
While in New York, Henry Bliss becomes first automobile fatality.
US 127 yrs ago
1940
Congress passes first peace time draft law.
US Politics & Government 86 yrs ago
1972
Pope John IV, abolishes the fifteen hundred year old custom of the circular haircuts for monks.
US Religion 54 yrs ago