CoM Moderators Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 1691 - Massachusetts Bay Colony granted new charter1789 - William Herschel discovers Mimas, satellite of Saturn1861 - First class for escaped slaves taught by Mary Peake at Fortress Monroe Virginia (now Hampton University).1946 - "If the Shoe Fits" opens at Century Theater NYC for 20 performances1979 - Pietro Mennea runs world record 200 m (19.72")1986 - Mets clinch NL East Championship1990 - Newspaper Guild votes 242-35 to keep NY Post publishing2000 - Farm Aid 13 held in Bristow, Virginia; performers include Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, CSNandY, Arlo Guthrie, Sawyer Brown, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, North Mississippi Allstars, Barenaked Ladies, and Tipper Gore2002 - 27th Toronto International Film Festival: "Whale Rider" directed by Niki Caro wins the People's Choice Award2018 - 50 girls treated in hospital in Kaya, Burkina Faso after illegal botched circumcisions More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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