Ebbets Field
The Brooklyn Dodgers played their last game at Ebbets Field on September 24th before relocating to Los Angeles, marking the end of an era in baseball history.
Judiciary Act
The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, establishing the federal judiciary system and the office of the Attorney General.
Nintendo
Nintendo was founded in Kyoto, Japan, starting as a playing card company and later becoming a global leader in video gaming.
Neptune
The planet Neptune was discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle on September 23rd, expanding our understanding of the solar system.
Harvard University
Harvard University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, held its first commencement ceremony on September 23rd.
Iran-Iraq War
Iran-Iraq War begins with Iraq invading Iran. It is thought to be one of the 20th century’s deadliest and longest conventional war. It ended 7 years later with no decisive victory and massive losses, both in terms of human lives and in terms of economy to both sides.
Assassination Attempt
Assassination attempt on US President Gerald Ford is foiled. FBI informant Sara Jane Moore’s attempt to assassinate the president in San Francisco failed due to a faulty gun and the efforts of ex-FBI agent Oliver Sipple who tackled her.
Gabriel Spenser
The playwright and poet Ben Jonson killed actor Gabriel Spenser in a duel on September 22nd, leading to his arrest and a dramatic trial.
Spacecraft Intentionally Crashed into Jupiter
Galileo changed the way we look at our solar system. When the spacecraft plunged into Jupiter’s crushing atmosphere on Sept. 21, 2003, it was being deliberately destroyed to protect one of its own discoveries—a possible ocean beneath the icy crust of the moon Europa.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Boeing CH-47 Chinook takes flight for the first time. The American-made helicopter has been used by the US military in a variety of conflict-related operations including during the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. It has also been often used for medical evacuation and search and rescue operations during natural disasters around the world.