Saturday, September 21, 2024

History for September 21

History for September 21 - On-This-Day.com 
Bill Murray 1950 - Actor
  • 1893 - Frank Duryea took what is believed to be the first gasoline- powered automobile for a test drive. The "horseless carriage" was designed by Frank and Charles Duryea.
  • 1897 - The New York Sun ran the "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial. It was in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon.
  • 1931 - Japanese forces began occupying China's northeast territory of Manchuria.
  • 1949 - Communist leaders proclaimed The People's Republic of China.
  • 1981 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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