WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024

1639-First printing press in America

1789-Congress proposes Bill of Rights (10 of 12 will ratify)

1804-12th amendment to the U.S. constitution, regulating judicial power

1890-Congress establishes Yosemite National Park (Calif.)

1919-President Wilson becomes seriously ill & collapses after a speech

1926-Henry Ford announces the 8 hour, 5-day work week

1934-Lou Gehrig plays in his 1.500th consecutive game

1957-300 U.S. Army troops guard 9 black kids return to Central HS in Ark

1962-A black church is destroyed by fire in Macon Georgia

1985-Akali Dal wins Punjab State election in India

1990-U.N. Security Council vote 14-1 to impose air embargo against Iraq