Today in History in 1789 William Herschel discovers Mimas, a satellite of Saturn; in 1862 the bloodiest day in the American Civil War as 23,110 die at the Battle of Antietam; and in 1989 Hurricane Hugo began its four day sweep through the Caribbean. Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Today in History in 1782 the Great Seal of the U.S. was used for the first time; in 1908 Carriage-maker, William Durant, founded General Motors in Flint, Michigan; and in 1997 Apple Computer named co-founder Steve Jobs temporary CEO. Monday, September 16, 2019
Today in History some notable TV shows premiered on this date - in 1949 the “Lone Ranger” on ABC; in 1957 “Bachelor Father” on CBS; in 1965 “Lost in Space” on CBS; and in 1971 “Columbo” on NBC. Sunday, September 15, 2019
Today in History in 1814 Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem whose words later became the lyrics of the “Star Spangled Banner”; in 1960 Chubby Checker’s “Twist” hits #1; and in 1985 “The Golden Girls” debuted on NBC-TV. Saturday, September 14, 2019
Today in History in 1898 Hannibal Goodwin patented celluloid photographic film; in 1963 “Outer Limits” premiered on ABC-TV and in 1972 the first TV broadcast of “The Waltons” was on CBS-TV. Friday, September 13, 2019
