September 8: What Happened on This Day in History (High_school Level)?

(Page last edited 10/12/2017)

1. In 1504, Michelangelo's David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, is unveiled in Florence.
2. In 1883, former President Ulysses S. Grant drove the final "golden spike" for the completion of Northern Pacific RR's main line going all the way from the Great Lakes to the Pacific.
3. In 1892, the original "Pledge of Allegiance" was published in the popular children's magazine "The Youth's Companion ."
4. In 1930, Richard Drew creates Scotch tape made from oils, resins, and rubber with a coated backing.
5. In 1946, the Bulgaria monarchy was abolished.
6. In 1956, Harry Belafonte's album "Calypso," goes to Number One on the charts , the first LP record to sell over a million copies.
7. In 1966, "Star Trek" premieres on NBC-TV, whose mission is to "boldly go where no man has gone before."
8. On this date in 1952, Ernest Hemmingway's "Old Man & Sea" was published.
9. In 1973, Hank Aaron sets record of most home runs, 709, in one league.
10. In 1974, President Gerald Ford pardons former President Richard Nixon of all federal crimes committed during his presidential term.
11. Famous Birthdays: Peter Sellers (English actor -Pink Panther), Patsy Cline (country singer -Crazy), L.C. Greenwood (American football player), Hitoshi Matsumoto (Japanese comedian), Will Blalock (American basketball player)

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