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Sunday, 20 September 2026

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1878
Upton Sinclair, author.
US Arts & Culture 148 yrs ago

► Events on this day 6 entries

1519
Magellan starts first successful circumnavigation of the world.
US Geography & Exploration 507 yrs ago
1797
US frigate "Constitution" (Old Ironsides) launched in Boston.
US Politics & Government 229 yrs ago
1859
Patent granted on the electric range.
US Science & Technology 167 yrs ago
1884
Equal Rights Party founding convention is held in San Francisco, and nominates female candidates for President, Vice President.
US Politics & Government 142 yrs ago
1964
The Addams Family premiers. (Capital Idea!)
US 62 yrs ago
1984
The Cosby Show premiers.
US Media & Broadcasting 42 yrs ago