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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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Births (3) Deaths (0) Events (4) Reminders (1)
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3 Births
4 Events
1 Reminders
8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1852
William Stewart Halsted, established first surgical school in US.
US Military & War 174 yrs ago
1926
John Coltrane, saxophonist.
US 100 yrs ago
1930
Ray Charles, singer.
US Arts & Culture 96 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1779
Naval engagement between "Bonhomme Richard" and "HMS Serepis." Capt. John Paul Jones declares "I have not yet begun to fight!"
US 247 yrs ago
1780
John Andre reveals Benedict Arnold's plot to betray West Point.
US 246 yrs ago
1912
First Mack Sennett "Keystone Comedy" movie is released.
US Arts & Culture 114 yrs ago
1952
First closed circuit pay-TV telecast of a sports event.
US Media & Broadcasting 74 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

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