September 26th
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Day:
- 1580
Francis Drake completes circumnavigation of the world, sailing into Plymouth aboard the 'Golden Hind'.
- 1687
The Parthenon in Athens is partially destroyed after an explosion.
- 1949
Groundbreaking for the Hollywood sign; old Hollywoodland sign torn down.
- 1957
'West Side Story' opens on Broadway.
- 1959
Typhoon Vera hits Japan.
- 1960
Kennedy and Nixon have first televised presidential debate.
- 1964
'Gilligan's Island' premieres on CBS-TV.
- 1973
Concorde makes its first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic in 3h33m.
- 1985
Shamu, the first killer whale born in captivity, is born at Sea World in Orlando, FL. View Post →
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- 2006
Facebook opens to everyone at least 13 years old with a valid email address.
- 1580
Francis Drake completes circumnavigation of the world, sailing into Plymouth aboard the 'Golden Hind'.
- 1687
The Parthenon in Athens is partially destroyed after an explosion.
- 1949
Groundbreaking for the Hollywood sign; old Hollywoodland sign torn down.
- 1957
'West Side Story' opens on Broadway.
- 1959
Typhoon Vera hits Japan.
- 1960
Kennedy and Nixon have first televised presidential debate.
- 1964
'Gilligan's Island' premieres on CBS-TV.
- 1973
Concorde makes its first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic in 3h33m.
- 2006
Facebook opens to everyone at least 13 years old with a valid email address.
