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This Day in History: September

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Overview

Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.

Syllabus

  • 01: September 12, 490 BC: Athens Wins the Battle of Marathon
  • 02: September 22, 1862: Lincoln Issues the Emancipation Proclamation
  • 03: September 28, 1928: Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin
  • 04: September 2, 1945: Japan Surrenders
  • 05: September 15, 1890: Agatha Christie Is Born
  • 06: September 29, 1901: Enrico Fermi Is Born
  • 07: September 14, 1741: Handel Completes Messiah
  • 08: September 23, 1932: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Is Formed
  • 09: September 7, 1940: The London Blitz Begins
  • 10: September 20, 1519: Magellan Begins His Voyage around the World

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