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#OnThisDay September 22, 1975: Deflected Shot

On September 22, 1975, Sara Jane Moore Fired At President Gerald Ford In San Francisco—And Oliver Sipple Deflected The Second Shot. Read The Full Story.

#OnThisDay September 21, 1981: Justice First

Discover How Sandra Day O’Connor Made History On September 21, 1981 As The First Woman Supreme Court Justice, Shaping U.S. Law And Breaking Barriers.

#OnThisDay September 20, 1881: Unexpected Presi...

Discover How Chester Alan Arthur Became The 21st President On September 20, 1881, After Garfield’s Death, Marking A Defining Moment In U.S. History.

#OnThisDay September 19, 1982: Digital Faces

Discover How Scott E Fahlman Created The First Emoticons “:-)” And “:-(” On September 19 1982 At Carnegie Mellon, Changing Digital Communication Forever.

#OnThisDay September 18, 1927: Broadcast Dawn

Discover How CBS Began On September 18, 1927 With Its First Broadcast, Linking 16 Stations And Starting A Media Legacy That Shaped American Culture.

#OnThisDate September 17, 1787: Founding Document

Discover The Day 39 Delegates Signed The U.S. Constitution On September 17, 1787, Creating A Lasting Framework Of Government And American Democracy.