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Friday, 18 September 2026

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1709
Samuel Johnson, Boswell's tour guide.
US 317 yrs ago
1928
Adam West, television's first Batman (Holy Birthdate Robin!)
US Media & Broadcasting 98 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1810
Chile gains its independence.
US Politics & Government 216 yrs ago
1851
"The New York Times" goes on sale, at 2 cents a copy.
US 175 yrs ago
1882
Pacific Stock Exchange opens (as the Local Security Board.)
US 144 yrs ago
1895
D.D. Palmer of Davenport, Iowa, becomes the first Chiropractor.
US Arts & Culture 131 yrs ago
1927
The Columbia Broadcasting System goes on the air.
US Media & Broadcasting 99 yrs ago