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Today in History
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
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1630-Mass village of Shawmut changes name to Boston

1810-Hidalgo begins Mexican revolt against Spain (National Day)

1908-General Motors founded by William C. Durant

1915-U.S. takes control of customs and finances of Haiti for 10 years

1963-Malaysia formed from Malaya, Singapore, Br. N. Borneo & Sarawak

1966-Metropolitan Opera opens at NY's Lincoln Center

1974-President Ford announces conditional amnesty for US, Vietnam War deserters

1976-Episcopal Church approves ordination of women as priests & bishop

1978-25,000 die in 7.7 earthquake in Iran

1982-Massacre of 1000+ Palestinian refugees at Chatila & Sabra begins

1983-Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes a US citizen

1990-Dennis Quaid & Meg Ryan wed

1991-US trial of Panamanian leader Noriega begins












 
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