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September 15, 1741: Handel Creates His Masterpiece

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September 14, 2024

On September 14, 1741, George Frideric Handel completed one of the most celebrated pieces of music in history: the oratorio Messiah. This monumental work, which has become a cornerstone of Western choral literature, was composed in a remarkably short span of just 24 days.…

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U.S. History

September 14, 1901: The Man In The Arena Takes Center Stage

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September 13, 2024

On September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt truly became “the man in the arena” after the death of his predecessor, William McKinley. The assassination of President William McKinley on September 6, 1901, in Buffalo, New York, marked a tragic and pivotal moment in American history.…

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U.S. History

September 13, 1848: Phineas Gage Gets A Really Bad Headache

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September 13, 2024

On September 13, 1848, in the small town of Cavendish, Vermont, a seemingly ordinary day of railway construction would soon give rise to one of the most extraordinary cases in medical history. Phineas Gage, a 25-year-old foreman overseeing a crew of railroad workers, would…

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September 13, 1985: The World’s Most Famous Plumber Goes Live

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September 12, 2024

Super Mario, the beloved Italian plumber, made his debut in the world of video games in 1981, but it wasn’t until September 13, 1985, that he truly solidified his place in gaming history with the launch of Super Mario Bros. It all started a…

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World History

September 12, 490 BC: The Battle Of Marathon

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September 12, 2024

The Battle of Marathon, fought on September 12, 490 BC, is one of the most significant military engagements in ancient history. This clash between the Athenian forces, supported by the small city-state of Plataea, and the invading Persian army marked a turning point in…

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September 12, 1962: USA Chooses To Go Where No One Ever Had

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September 11, 2024

On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy set the course for American explanation in a way that had never been done before. His iconic “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech at Rice University on set the stage for the 21st century…

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World History

September 11, 9 AD: The Worst Defeat For Rome Leaves A Lasting Scar

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September 10, 2024

On September 11, 9 AD, the Empire of Rome saw its expanding borders stopped in its tracks. The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, also known as the Varian Disaster, was a pivotal event in Roman history that took place in 9 CE. It was…

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U.S. History

September 10, 1571: The First And Lost Colony Gets Destroyed

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September 10, 2024

The Ajacán Mission, also known as the Spanish Jesuit Mission of Ajacán, represents a tragic and often overlooked chapter in the history of early European attempts to establish a Christian foothold in what is now the United States. The mission was founded in 1570…

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U.S. History

September 10, 1776: An American Patriot Signs Up For Death

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September 9, 2024

On September 10, Nathan Hale, a young schoolteacher from Connecticut, signed up to be a spy for the Continental Army, eventually becoming a hero of the American Revolution who symbolized the spirit of sacrifice and patriotism. Born in 1755, Hale came of age in…

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U.S. History

September 9, 1739: The Largest Slave Rebellion Before The Civil War

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September 9, 2024

The Stono Rebellion, which took place on September 9, 1739, in South Carolina, is one of the most significant and earliest slave uprisings in the American colonies. This revolt was led by a group of enslaved Africans who sought to escape the brutal conditions…

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