1960 - The first televised debate is held in Chicago between presidential candidates Nixon and J.F.K
1960 - Support on behalf of Cuba for the U.S.S.R is announced by Fidel Castro
1934 - The Queen Mary a steamship RMS is launched
1914 - The Federal Trade Commission Act establishes the United States Federal Trade Commission
1872 - In New York City the first shrine temple, named Mecca, was established
This Day In Business
1979 - ABC purchases the rights to cover the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics for $225 million.
1962 - CBS premieres the comedy show "Beverly Hillbillies"
1950 - Seoul is recaptured by U.N. troops from the North Koreans.
1961 - Roger Maris blasts his 60th home run, tying the great Babe Ruth's season hr record
September 26th Holiday
European Day of Languages - Observed since 2001, Celebrates and promotes the effort to learn and teach different languages across Europe.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He once worked for a Dutch gaming publication titled Power Unlimited. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the September 26 Birthday Horoscope.
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