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This Day In History: September 2nd

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Communication
 
 
Crime and Corruption
1986
Cathy Evelyn Smith was sentenced to three years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the overdose death of John Belushi.
 
Defence
1775
Hannah, the first American war vessel was commissioned by General George Washington.
1961
The U.S.S.R. resumed nuclear weapons testing. Test ban treaty negotiations had failed with the U.S. and Britain when the three nations could not agree upon the nature and frequency of on-site inspections.
Disasters
1666
The Great Fire of London broke out. The fire burned for three days destroying 10,000 buildings including St. Paul's Cathedral. Only 6 people were killed.
1935
A hurricane hit the Florida Keys killing 423 people.
1998
  229 people were killed when a Swissair jetliner crashed into the Atlantic near Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. The pilot had reported smoke in the cockpit a few minutes before the crash.

Discovery
1985
It was announced that the Titanic had been found on September 1 by a U.S. and French expedition 560 miles off Newfoundland. The luxury liner had been missing for 73 years.
 
Education
1963
The integration of Tuskegee High School was prevented by state troopers assigned by Alabama Gov. George Wallace. Wallace had the building surrounded by state troopers.
 
Film, Television and Radio
1963
"The CBS Evening News" was lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes.
1969
NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966.
Heads of State
1901
Theodore Roosevelt, then Vice President, said "Speak softly and carry a big stick" in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.
1969
Ho Chi Minh died. He was the president of North Vietnam.
Health and Social Welfare
 
 
Industry
 
 
Law
 
 
Motor Sport
 
 
People
   
 
Politics
1945
Ho Chi Minh declared the independence the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
1991
The U.S. formally recognized the independence of Lithuania, Lativa and Estonia.
1996
  Muslim rebels and the Philippine government signed a pact formally ending 26-years of insurgency that had killed more than 120,000 people.
Publishing
1897
The first issue of "McCall’s" magazine was published. The magazine had been known previously as "Queens Magazine" and "Queen of Fashion."
 
Religion
 
 
Science
1992
  The U.S. and Russia agreed to a joint venture to build a space station.
 
Sport
1962
Ken Hubbs, of the Chicago Cubs, set a major-league baseball fielding record when he played errorless for his 74th consecutive game.
1973
Billy Martin was fired as manager of the Detroit Tigers. Martin was relieved of his duties three days after ordering his pitchers to throw spitballs against Cleveland Indians batters.
Technology
 
 
The Arts
 
 
The Environment
 
 
The Law
 
 
The Workforce
1789
The U.S. Treasury Department was established.
1998
In Canada, pilots for Canada's largest airline launch their first strike in Air Canada's history.
Trade and Economy
 
 
Transport
1930
The "Question Mark" made the first non-stop flight from Europe to the U.S. The plane was flown by Captain Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte.
1938
The first railroad car to be equipped with fluorescent lighting was put into operation on the New York Central railroad.
War
31 B.C.
The Roman leader Octavian defeated the alliance of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian, as Augustus Caesar, became the first Roman emperor.
0490
Phidippides of Athens was sent to seek help against the invading Persian Army. The runner was the inspiration for the 26-mile marathon of the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.
1864
  During the U.S. Civil War Union forces led by Gen. William T. Sherman occupied Atlanta following the retreat of the Confederates.
1945
  Japan surrendered to the U.S. aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II. The war ended six years and one day after it began.
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