Today in History highlights from 1519 to 1967
The AP brief notes key events on September 20 across centuries. Magellan begins his voyage in 1519, Port Royal massacre occurs in 1565, Italy achieves unification in 1870, Chester Arthur becomes president in 1881 after Garfield's death, the 1938 hurricane devastates New Jersey and New England, and the Queen Elizabeth II sinks into late 1967.
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Associated Press
Ferdinand Magellan
Spain
Far East
Port Royal
Florida
Italy
Chester Arthur
United States
James Garfield
New Jersey
New York
New England
Concorde lands in U S at Dallas Fort Worth dedication
In 1973 the British French Concorde made its first U S landing during the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport dedication ceremony. The item threads through other dated notes including U N Assembly sessions on Vietnam and political moves by Sargent Shriver.
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United States
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Congress Eyes Long Sessions This Week
Congress faces packed calendars as it targets a October 2 adjournment. House Leader Carl Albert vows to keep the chamber in session all night if needed while Senate Democrats eager for long daily sessions brace for a heavy workload. The week features bills on unemployment tax, extending benefits to migrant farm workers, copyright law revisions, and a sunset review bill.
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Washington
Congress
House
Carl Albert
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
DW Va
Byrd
Ford
Senate Finance Committee
Senate again approves finance reforms for elections
On July 30, 1973 the Senate adopted reforms in campaign financing for the second time in under two years. The move aims to tighten funding rules and disclosures for elections, signaling ongoing reform efforts at the federal level.
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Senate
Boating Hygiene Emphasized For Fire Safety
In boating, good house keeping is crucial afloat as cleanliness reduces fire hazards aboard. The reminder highlights how tidy decks and proper storage limit ignition risks and improve overall safety at sea.
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Eugene Sheffer
Hemingway
Myra Sturday
U.N
Vietnam
Richard Nixon
Romana Banuelos
Peace Corps
Sargent Shriver
Sophia Loren
James Galanos
Cuba
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Arthur Murray Dancing School
Arthur Murray
Howard Johnson
Motor Lodge
Middletown
Fairborn
W. Main St
Dayton
Wilmington Ave
Bedford Corduroy
Ayr-Way
1701 South University Blvd
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