On This Day - September 17
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1787: US Constitution Signed
Thirty-nine delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the newly drafted Constitution in Philadelphia, laying the foundation for the American system of government.
1954: Lord of the Flies Published
William Golding’s dark allegory of human nature was released by Faber and Faber in London, marking the arrival of a modern literary classic.
1961: Car 54, Where Are You? Premiered
The quirky sitcom debuted on US television, following the comic misadventures of two New York City police officers in the Bronx.
1964: The Supremes Released “Baby Love”
Motown unveiled The Supremes’ single “Baby Love”, crafted by the Holland-Dozier-Holland team; it soon became their second consecutive No. 1 hit.
1972: M*A*S*H Debuted on CBS
Inspired by Robert Altman’s 1970 film, the television series premiered to critical and popular acclaim, blending humor with poignant commentary on war.
1976: NASA Unveiled the Space Shuttle Enterprise
In a landmark moment for space exploration, NASA introduced its first space shuttle, Enterprise, named after the famed starship from Star Trek.
1983: Vanessa Williams Crowned Miss America
Williams made history as the first Black woman to win the Miss America title, breaking barriers in one of the nation’s most visible pageants.
1987: Pope John Paul II Met with AIDS Patients
During his visit to San Francisco, the pontiff embraced an AIDS-infected child, offering a powerful gesture of compassion at the height of the epidemic.
1991: Koreas Joined the United Nations
North Korea and South Korea were formally admitted to the UN, symbolizing a rare moment of diplomatic progress on the divided peninsula.
2011: Occupy Wall Street Began
Roughly 1,000 demonstrators marched in Manhattan before settling in Zuccotti Park, launching a protest movement against corporate greed and income inequality that soon spread worldwide.
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!
