2000 - Windows Me is released by Microsoft
1969 - U.S. restarts draft after WW II
1959 - Luna 2, a soviet probe, becomes first man-made object to reach the moon
1923 - In Spain Miguel Primo de Rivera becomes dictator
1752 - British Empire adopts Gregorian calendar
This Day In Business
1998 - MCI Communications and WorldCom complete a $37 billion merger, becoming MCI WorldCom.
1741 - George Frederick Handel completes the famous "Messiah"
1917 - Russian Revolution: After the Tsar is overthrown, Russia is declared a Republic.
1994 - Baseball strike ends season; Bud Selig announces there will be no World Series.
September 14th Holiday
Feast of the Cross (Christianity) - For several different Christian denominations, commemorates the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the September 14 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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