Wednesday, September 18, 2024

History for September 18

History for September 18 - On-This-Day.com 
Samuel Johnson 1709
  • 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.
  • 1927 - Columbia Phonograph Broadcasting System made its debut with its network broadcast over 16 radio stations. The name was later changed to CBS.
  • 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.
  • 1994 - Haiti's military leaders agreed to depart on October 15th. This action averted a U.S.-led invasion to force them out of power.

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