2008 - Shenzhou 7 spacecraft is launched by China
1996 - In Ireland the last one of the Magdalene Asylums closes
1977 - The first running of the Chicago marathon takes place with around 4,200 people
1956 - The first submarine transatlantic telephone cable system, TAT-1, is inaugurated
1890 - The Sequoia National Park, located in south Sierra Nevada in California, is established by the United States Congress
This Day In Business
1926 - Henry Ford announces the 8 hours, 5-day work week.
1997 - The cast of the television series "ER" performs the episode "Ambush" live.
1513 - Vasco Nunez de Balboa becomes the first European to cross and see the Pacific Ocean
2006 - In 1st Superdome game after Hurricane Katrina, Saints win on Monday Night Football.
September 25th Holiday
Armed Forces Day (Mozambique) - Honors the Mozambique armed forces, as well as commemorates the country's revolution.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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