On this day in history
September 19
American
1796Washington's Farewell Address is published, warning against political parties and foreign entanglements.
Washington's Farewell Address is published, warning against political parties and foreign entanglements.
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1957The United States detonates its first underground nuclear test in Nevada.
The United States detonates its first underground nuclear test in Nevada.
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1881James Garfield dies of his wounds, eleven weeks after being shot.
James Garfield dies of his wounds, eleven weeks after being shot.
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World
1356The English crush the French at Poitiers, capturing King John II of France.
The English crush the French at Poitiers, capturing King John II of France.
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1991Hikers find Otzi the Iceman in the Alps, a 5,300 year old murder victim preserved in ice.
Hikers find Otzi the Iceman in the Alps, a 5,300 year old murder victim preserved in ice.
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