2002 - Switzerland joins the United Nations
1974 - Guinea-Bissau independence f/ Portugal
1967 - Gibraltar remains a British dependency
1963 - During segregation, 20 African-American students enroll in Alabama public school
1823 - Simon Bolivar named President of Peru
This Day In Business
1997 - Travel Channel is purchased by Discovery for $20 million.
1997 - Discovery buys Travel channel for $20 milllion
1509 - Istanbul is smote with an earthquake known as "The Lesser Judgment Day".
1972 - The Soviet Union beats the US in controversial Olympic basketball game
September 10th Holiday
World Suicide Prevention Day - Promotes a worldwide effort to reduce and prevent suicide.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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