On this day in history
September 16
American
1920A bomb explodes on Wall Street, killing 38 people in a terrorist attack never solved.
A bomb explodes on Wall Street, killing 38 people in a terrorist attack never solved.
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1620The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 souls aboard.
The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 souls aboard.
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World
1992Britain crashes out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism on Black Wednesday.
Britain crashes out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism on Black Wednesday.
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1963Malaysia is formed from Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak.
Malaysia is formed from Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak.
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1975Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia.
Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia.
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