On This Day - September 19
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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...
1796: Washington’s Farewell Address Was Published
In a Philadelphia newspaper, George Washington’s Farewell Address urged Americans to remain neutral in foreign conflicts and to avoid entangling alliances with Europe.
1893: New Zealand Granted Women the Right to Vote
New Zealand became the first self-governing nation to allow women to vote in national elections—27 years before American women won the same right.
1952: Adventures of Superman Premiered
The television series starring George Reeves as the Man of Steel debuted in US syndication, becoming a staple of early superhero entertainment.
1959: Khrushchev Was Denied Disneyland Visit
During his US tour, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev was famously barred from visiting Disneyland due to security concerns, leaving him frustrated and disappointed.
1960: “The Twist” Hit #1
Chubby Checker’s cover version of “The Twist” topped the Billboard Hot 100, sparking a worldwide dance craze.
1970: The Mary Tyler Moore Show Aired
The groundbreaking sitcom debuted on American television, portraying Mary Tyler Moore as a single, independent career woman in an era when female characters were typically defined by men.
1973: Gram Parsons Died
The country-rock pioneer passed away at age 26; his genre-blending music influenced artists from the Rolling Stones to Wilco, but his life was cut short by drug and alcohol struggles.
1990: Goodfellas Premiered
Martin Scorsese’s gangster epic, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Ray Liotta, opened in theaters, quickly earning critical acclaim as one of the greatest crime films ever made.
1995: Unabomber Manifesto Was Published
Major newspapers printed the 35,000-word manifesto of the Unabomber, later identified as Ted Kaczynski, in hopes that public recognition might lead to his capture.
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!
