In 1776 British troops capture Fort Washington during the American Revolution. In 1864 Union General William T. Sherman begins his "March to the Sea" through Georgia during the Civil War. In 1885 Canadian rebel Louis Riel is executed for high treason. In 1901 Three race cars break the 60mph "barrier" in the same race at Brooklyn's Ocean Parkway. In 1907 Oklahoma becomes the 46th U.S. state. In 1914 The twelve Federal Reserve Banks open. In 1926 Ohio State University honors Maurine Ormsby, an award-winning purebred Holstein cow, as homecoming queen. In 1933 The U.S. establishes diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. In 1933 Brazil's President Getulio Vargas assumes dictatorial powers. In 1941 Nazi Germany launches a second assault on Moscow during World War II, again doomed to failure. In 1950 The U.N. gets U.S. government approval to issue postage stamps. In 1955 The first speed-boat to exceed 200 mph (D.M. Campbell). In 1961 House Speaker Samuel T. Ray...

In 1766 French composer/violinist, Rodolphe Kreutzer In 1873 American composer, William Handy ("Father of the Blues") In 1889 Playwright, George Kaufman (The Man Who Came To Dinner) In 1890 Author/correspondent, George Seldes In 1895 Composer, Paul Hindemith In 1896 Radio actor, Jim Jordan (Fibber McGee & Molly) In 1897 Actor, Halliwell Hobbes (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde) In 1899 Radio interviewer/TV host, Mary Margaret McBride In 1901 Singer/songwriter, Jesse Stone (Shake, Rattle & Roll) [d: 4-1-99] In 1904 Bandleader/guitarist, Eddie Condon [d: 8-4-73] In 1906 Trumpeter, Wallace Jones (Duke Ellington band) [d: 3-23-83] In 1907 Actor, Burgess Meredith (The Penquin-TV's Batman, Rocky) [d: 9-9-97] In 1916 Cartoon voice, Daws Butler (Elroy Jetson, Yogi Bear) [d: 5-19-88] In 1922 Actor, Royal Dano (How the West Was Won) [d: 5-15-94] In 1928 Actor, Clu Gulager (Virginian, The Last Picture Show) [d: 8-5-22] In 1931 Folk singer/musician, Bob Gibson [d: 9-28-96] In 1933 A...

A cargo plane departing from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport had to make an unexpected turnaround shortly after takeoff when a horse got loose on board. In a recording of air traffic control communication, the pilots of the Air Atlanta Icelandic plane explained to JFK controllers that they needed to return to the airport because the horse was loose within the aircraft. One of the pilots stated in the recording, "The horse managed to escape his stall. We don't have a problem flying-wise, but we need to return back to New York; we cannot get the horse back secured." Upon landing, a veterinarian was summoned to assess the condition of the horse. Once the necessary measures were taken, the flight to Liege, Belgium, eventually departed later in the day.

Solera is facing severe backlash for executing a widespread layoff via Zoom, where employee microphones were left unmuted, capturing a tumultuous and emotional scene documented in TikTok videos by user Liz (@liz_queenvirgo). Employees openly expressed their shock and discontent, with one participant exclaiming, "This is unacceptable. This is absolutely appalling." Another dissatisfied employee criticized the company for its perceived lack of concern for its workforce, stating, "You guys don't care. That's the problem with this company – you guys have not cared about our employees at all." As the chaos unfolded, blame was directed towards a manager named David, prompting a call for his removal. However, subsequent footage revealed that David retained his position, intensifying the frustration of the affected employees. Amid the turmoil, a manager offered an apology, met with skepticism from an employee who retorted, "No, you're not." The Zoom ca...

In an effort to shake off its long-standing reputation as "the city that fun forgot," Canada's capital, Ottawa, is on the lookout for a figurehead to oversee its nightlife. Known predominantly as a hub of government activity, Ottawa is home to a significant portion of its 1.5 million residents working in the public sector. Coined over four decades ago by the late Canadian political commentator Allan Fotheringham, the label has persisted, even attracting YouTube celebrities eager to investigate the perceived dullness. To counter this image, municipal leaders are aiming to hire an individual to champion the city's nocturnal scene. While the official job title is yet to be decided, potential options include night mayor, nightlife commissioner, or night czar. Some local residents, like Amen Jafri, a federal government employee and documentary filmmaker, believe that this appointee faces a challenging task. Jafri, whose documentary "The City That Fun Forgot?" del...

In a move to achieve the government's ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees within a decade, Kenyans have been bestowed with a unique holiday dedicated to planting 100 million trees. The initiative aims to involve every Kenyan in the endeavor, granting them the opportunity to contribute to the nation's environmental goals, as emphasized by Environment Minister Soipan Tuya. Encouraging each citizen to plant a minimum of two seedlings, the government hopes to reach the set target of 100 million trees. This large-scale tree-planting initiative is a crucial step in the fight against climate change. To facilitate widespread participation, the government is providing approximately 150 million seedlings in public nurseries, distributing them for free at forest agency centers for planting in designated public areas. While urging citizens to buy at least two seedlings for planting on their personal land, it is anticipated that some individuals, particularly in urban areas, may c...

Kindergarten teachers in a Pennsylvania school district are experiencing an extraordinary occurrence this year, with the enrollment of 17 sets of twins. Remarkably, all these twins are destined to be part of the graduating class of 2036. This noteworthy event marks a first for the Colonial School District, which serves Conshohocken, Plymouth Township, and Whitemarsh Township, situated northwest of Philadelphia. The commencement of "Twin-dergarten," as it has been playfully termed, kicked off on Monday, September 11, with a week of kindergarten orientation activities for this unique group of students. The conspicuous presence of so many twins has generated a buzz throughout the district. While the first day of school can be daunting for any child, having a fellow twin nearby offers a source of comfort. Corinne and Julia Longwell, students at Whitemarsh Elementary, expressed the special bond of being twins, noting that it means "always having someone to be there for you....