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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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1822
Charles S. Crocker, of Southern Pacific fame.
US Arts & Culture 204 yrs ago
1924
Lauren Bacall, whistler.
US 102 yrs ago

► Events on this day 6 entries

1630
Shawmut, Massachussetts, changes its name to Boston.
US 396 yrs ago
1782
Great Seal of the United States is used for first time.
US 244 yrs ago
1857
Patent is issued for the typesetting machine.
US Science & Technology 169 yrs ago
1919
The American Legion is incorporated.
US 107 yrs ago
1984
First baboon heart is transplanted into a human.
US 42 yrs ago
1984
Miami Vice premiers.
US 42 yrs ago