On September 17 in history, the U.S. Constitution was signed, the Battle of Antietam was fought, the organization that became the NFL was formed, and Space Shuttle Enterprise debuted. (READ MORE)
September 14 in History: Pop-Tarts Debut, Denny McLain Wins 30 & MTV Launches the VMAs
On September 14 in history, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became the national anthem, Pop-Tarts debuted, Denny McLain won his 30th game, and MTV held its first VMAs. (READ MORE)
September 11 in History: The Pentagon Begins, Carol Burnett Debuts & America Is Attacked
On September 11 in history, construction began on the Pentagon, “The Carol Burnett Show” debuted, Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb’s hit record, and America suffered the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (READ MORE)
September 10 in History: TV Dinners Arrive, Jeopardy! Debuts & Polaris Dawn Launches
On September 10 in history, Elias Howe patented his sewing machine, Swanson introduced the TV dinner, “Jeopardy!” debuted with Alex Trebek, and Polaris Dawn launched. (READ MORE)
September 8 in History: Galveston Hurricane, “Star Trek” Debuts & Queen Elizabeth II Dies
On September 8 in history, the Galveston hurricane devastated Texas, Star Trek debuted on television, Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris’ record, and Queen Elizabeth II died. (READ MORE)
September 7 in History: Electronic TV Arrives, a Michigan “Spaceman” Soars & ESPN Debuts
On September 7 in history, Uncle Sam became a symbol of America, electronic television was demonstrated, Michigan’s Iven Kincheloe set an altitude record, and ESPN debuted. (READ MORE)
September 6 in History: McKinley Is Shot, Piggly Wiggly Opens & Cal Ripken Makes History
On September 6 in history, the Mayflower sailed for the New World, President McKinley was shot, Piggly Wiggly opened, and Cal Ripken Jr. made baseball history. (READ MORE)