Today in History highlights key events on Sept 17
On September 17 dates include Civil War Battle of Antietam deaths and casualties in 1862, the U.S. Constitution signing in 1787, the Wright Flyer's first fatal crash in 1908, and other milestones such as Mount Rushmore dedication in 1937, Forrestal becoming defense secretary in 1947, Armstrong lunar ascent in 1962, and Rehnquist’s 1986 nomination.
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Antietam
Maryland
United States
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Selfridge
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Fort Myer
Washington, D.C
Calbraith P. Rodgers
Sheepshead Bay
Pasadena
Calif
Abraham Lincoln
Mount Rushmore
Soviet Union
Poland
James V. Forrestal
U.S
Neil A. Armstrong
Supreme Court
Hugo Black
Black
Lewis F. Powell Jr
CBS
Camp David
Menachem Begin
Anwar Sadat
Senate
William H. Rehnquist
Lottery results and jackpots across multiple games
Daily draws list Pick Three and Pick Four results for midday and evening rounds, Lucky Day Lotto numbers, Lotto and Mega Millions jackpots, Kentucky and Missouri Pick 3 and 4 results, Show MeCash numbers, and Powerball jackpot figures. Includes specific winning digits for each game and current top prizes.
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Nois
Missouri
Accuracy Notice for The Southern Readers
Readers are asked to report inaccuracies in The Southern by calling three local numbers 618-351-5033 618-351-5807 or 618-351-5078 for corrections and updates to the newspaper staff.
Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban Join Idol Judges Panel
Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban were named as new judges for American Idol, joining Mariah Carey with Randy Jackson remaining as the only original judge. Seacrest will host, and auditions kicked off in New York as Fox finalized the four member panel. Minaj earns about 12 million for one year, Urban’s exact pay not disclosed, Carey is near 18 million.
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Nicki Minaj
Keith Urban
New York
Fox Network
Minaj
Fox
Associated Press
Urban
Randy Jackson
Mariah Carey
Carey
Jazz At Lincoln Center
Idol
Australia
Jackson
Ryan Seacrest
Seacrest
Heart duo at Walker's Bluff a lively, memory-filled show
The Youngbloods and fans converge at Walker's Bluff to enjoy Heart, with West Frankfort couple Amanda and Aaron noting music spans eras. Mount Vernon trio attends in tribute to a late mother, while others arrive in limos and a motor home, savoring the venue and performances.
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Youngbloods
Walker’s Bluff
Charlie Daniels
Kim
Amanda Hopkins
Aaron
West Frankfort
Amanda
Nancy Wilson
Cameron Crowe
Mount Vernon
Jeremy Hinkle
Pam Weibley
Pam Hinkle
Lisa Rollinson
Hinkle
Rollinson
Joe Wilkerson
Benton
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Prairie
John Deere
Petting Zoo
Richie
Iayut
Joel Hawksley
the Southern
Cobden Community Park
Kentucky
Linda.rush
Thesouthern
Christopher Kays
Heart
Inursery.com
Plantcape Nursery & Landscape Servi
Rt. 148
Herrin
Rant
ELITE
Decatur
Illinois
Dani Tecanates
WWW
COW
A.lee Enterprises Newspaper
Bob Williams
Bobywilliams
Thesouthern.com
Gary Metro
Gary
Metro
Mark Dynis
Mark
Dynis
Carbondale
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Ave
Lee Enterprises
Davenport
Iowa
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