On This Day - September 24
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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...
1789: First US Supreme Court Established
The US Congress created the nation’s highest judicial body, setting in motion the Supreme Court that would become the ultimate authority on constitutional law.
1869: Black Friday Gold Panic
Gold prices crashed after President Ulysses S. Grant ordered $4 million in government reserves to be sold, quashing Jay Gould and James Fisk’s attempt to corner the market and triggering financial chaos.
1896: Birth of F. Scott Fitzgerald
American novelist and short story writer F. Scott Fitzgerald was born, later capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age in works like The Great Gatsby, considered his masterpiece.
1906: Devils Tower Named First National Monument
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower in Wyoming as the country’s first national monument, praising the towering rock formation as a “natural wonder”.
1938: Don Budge Achieved Tennis Grand Slam
American tennis star Don Budge won the US Open, becoming the first player to capture all four major titles in a single calendar year.
1957: “Jailhouse Rock” Released
Elvis Presley’s single “Jailhouse Rock” hit the airwaves, quickly climbing the charts and later being named Billboard’s Song of the Year.
1960: Launch of USS Enterprise
The United States launched the USS Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, revolutionizing naval power.
1968: 60 Minutes Debut
The groundbreaking television news magazine 60 Minutes, created by Don S. Hewitt and featuring Mike Wallace, premiered on CBS, soon becoming one of the most successful programs in broadcast history.
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!
