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Thursday, 17 September 2026

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7 Total entries

★ Born on this day 1 entry

1730
Baron Frederick von Steuben, made the Continental Army winners.
US Military & War 296 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1776
The Presidio of San Francisco was founded as Spanish fort.
US Military & War 250 yrs ago
1787
US Constitution is adopted.
US Politics & Government 239 yrs ago
1819
First whaling ship arrives in Hawaii.
US 207 yrs ago
1911
C.P. Rogers begins the first transcontinental airplane flight. He travels from New York City to Pasadena in 82 hours.
US Geography & Exploration 115 yrs ago
1964
Gilligan's Island Premiers. (Are you okay, Little Buddy?).
US Geography & Exploration 62 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶Constitution Day.