2022
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.[1]
2015
The latter of two total lunar eclipses was seen from the Americas.[1]
2013
New Zealand singer Lorde released her debut album 'Pure Heroine.'[1]
2008
Zhai Zhigang became the first person from China to perform a spacewalk while on the Shenzhou 7 mission.[1]
1985
Hurricane Gloria finally dissipated after ripping through North Eastern US since September 16.[1]
1979
Elton John collapsed on stage when performing at the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater.[1]
1973
Barbra Streisand released her single 'The Way We Were.'[1]
1949
A new flag was chosen for the People’s Republic of China.[1]
1908
The first Ford Model T car was assembled.[1]
1825
Locomotion No. 1 became the first passenger-carrying steam-powered locomotive and was driven by George and Stephenson.[1]
1779
John Adams was selected to negotiate a peace treaty of commerce with Great Britain following the Revolutionary war.[1]
1777
During the American Revolution, Lancaster in Pennsylvania became the capital of the United States for just one day.[1]
1540
The Society of Jesus was founded by Ignatius of Loyola alongside six companions.[1]
1066
William the Conqueror set sail for England, landing on the coast, and marched to Hastings.[1]