This Month In History
By: Brooke Lanser
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September 1, 1939 – World War II Begins
Germany invades Poland, prompting Britain and France to declare war on Germany. This marks the beginning of the deadliest conflict in human history.September 2, 1945 – World War II Ends
Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, officially ending World War II after six devastating years.September 4, 1998 – Google is Founded
Two Stanford students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, launched Google in a garage. It would grow into one of the most influential tech companies in the world.
September 5, 1972 – Munich Olympics Tragedy
A terrorist group attacks the Olympic Village in Munich, Germany, taking Israeli athletes hostage. The incident ends tragically and highlights the intersection of sports and global politics.September 8, 1966 – Star Trek Premieres
The original Star Trek TV series airs for the first time. Though it struggled in early ratings, it later became a groundbreaking science fiction franchise with a lasting legacy. September 9, 1957 – Civil Rights Act Signed
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the first federal civil rights legislation since the Reconstruction era, focused primarily on voting rights.
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September 11, 2001 – Terrorist Attacks on the U.S.
A series of coordinated terrorist attacks target the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths. The day changed global politics, security, and society.September 17, 1787 – U.S. Constitution Signed
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention sign the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia. This foundational document continues to guide the country over two centuries later.September 18, 1973 – The Bahamas Joins the United Nations
Following independence from Britain, the Bahamas became a member of the United Nations, asserting its place on the world stage.September 25, 1957 – Little Rock Nine Integrate Central High
Nine Black students, known as the “Little Rock Nine,” begin classes at Central High School in Arkansas, testing the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to end school segregation.September 28, 1928 – Penicillin Discovered
Alexander Fleming discovers a mold that kills bacteria, leading to the creation of penicillin—the world’s first widely used antibiotic.September 30, 1960 – The Flintstones Premieres
The first-ever prime-time animated TV show airs, blending prehistoric fun with modern family life. It would inspire decades of animated storytelling.
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