This Day in History - Page 5

On this day in history, September 26, 1960, Kennedy and Nixon battle in first televised presidential debate

September 26, 2024

On this day in history, September 26, 1960, Kennedy and Nixon battle in first televised presidential debate

Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy faced off in the first televised presidential debate in U.S. history on this day in history, Sept. 26, 1960.

On this day in history, September 25, 1890, Congress establishes Sequoia National Park in California

September 25, 2024

On this day in history, September 25, 1890, Congress establishes Sequoia National Park in California

Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was established on this day in history, Sept. 25, 1890. The aim of the park was to protect the sequoia tree.

On this day in history, September 24, 1934, Babe Ruth plays his last game for the New York Yankees

September 24, 2024

On this day in history, September 24, 1934, Babe Ruth plays his last game for the New York Yankees

Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, played his last baseball game as a Yankee at Yankee Stadium in New York City on this day in history in 1934.

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

September 23, 2024

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.

On this day in history, September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln proclaims slaves will soon be 'forever free'

September 22, 2024

On this day in history, September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln proclaims slaves will soon be 'forever free'

Abraham Lincoln issued the "preliminary" Emancipation Proclamation on this day in history, Sept. 22, 1862, announcing the slaves would be freed on Jan. 1, 1863.

On this day in history, September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold betrays cause of American independence

September 21, 2024

On this day in history, September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold betrays cause of American independence

American officer Benedict Arnold met in secret with British Major John Andre on Sept. 21, 1780, with a plot to trade the American stronghold at West Point for cash amid the American Revolution.

On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

September 20, 2024

On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

Tennis star Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the so-called "Battle of the Sexes" on Sept. 20, 1973, in an event that helped elevate the profile of female athletes.

On this day in history, September 19, 1796, President George Washington issues his Farewell Address

September 19, 2024

On this day in history, September 19, 1796, President George Washington issues his Farewell Address

President George Washington issued his Farewell Address on this day in history, Sept. 19, 1796. He spoke proudly of the new nation but also warned of the dangers of party politics.

On this day in history, September 18, 1870, Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming is documented and named

September 18, 2024

On this day in history, September 18, 1870, Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming is documented and named

The geyser Old Faithful was named on this day in history, Sept. 18, 1870, after an explorer noticed the eruptions were quite "faithful." It remains a popular tourist attraction.

On this day in history, September 16, 1919, Congress grants national charter to the American Legion

September 16, 2024

On this day in history, September 16, 1919, Congress grants national charter to the American Legion

On this day in history, Sept. 16, 1919, The American Legion received a charter from Congress as it continued to aid veterans and military families in the wake of World War I.