On This Day - September 15
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant events in American history that happened on this day, starting with…
1853: First US Woman Ordained as a Minister
Antoinette Brown Blackwell was ordained in South Butler, New York—breaking a major barrier and opening clergy doors for generations of women.
1917: Forbes Magazine Is Founded
Business journalist B. C. Forbes launched the magazine that would become a staple of American finance, lists, and leadership coverage.
1921: WBZ Receives One of the First US Commercial Radio Licenses
Westinghouse’s WBZ is widely credited as the first licensed commercial broadcast station, ushering in America’s modern radio era.
1949: The Lone Ranger Rides Onto Television
Hi-yo, Silver—away! The radio favorite made its TV debut on ABC, quickly becoming an early small-screen phenomenon.
1950: The Inchon Landing Turns the Tide in Korea
UN forces under Gen. Douglas MacArthur executed a daring amphibious assault at Inchon—one of the Korean War’s pivotal operations.
1959: Khrushchev Begins a Historic US Visit
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived for the first state visit by a Soviet leader, touring America amid Cold War tensions.
1963: Birmingham Church Bombing Shocks the Nation
A KKK bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church killed four girls, galvanizing public support for landmark civil-rights legislation.
1982: USA TODAY Publishes Its First Issue
Colorful graphics, bite-size stories, and nationwide distribution—this new national paper reshaped American newspaper design and habits.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
