Sunday, September 18, 2022

History for September 18

History for September 18 - On-This-Day.com
Greta Garbo 1905
  • 1759 - The French formally surrendered Quebec to the British.
  • 1789 - Alexander Hamilton negotiated and secured the first loan for the United States. The Temporary Loan of 1789 was repaid on June 8, 1790 at the sum of $191,608.81.
  • 1850 - The Fugitive Slave Act was declared by the pro-slavery, democrat controlled U.S. Congress. The act allowed slave owners to claim slaves that had escaped into other states.
  • 1927 - Columbia Phonograph Broadcasting System made its debut with its network broadcast over 16 radio stations. The name was later changed to CBS.
  • 1946 - Mound Metalcraft was founded in Mound, MN. On November 23, 1955, the company changed its name to Tonka Toys Incorporated.
  • 1947 - The United States Air Force was established as a separate military branch by the National Security Act.
  • 1981 - A museum honoring former U.S. President Ford was dedicated in Grand Rapids, MI.

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