🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on September 15:

1978 ─ Muhamad Ali became the first boxer to win the World Heavyweight Championship three times after defeating Leon Spinks in a rematch.

1963 ─ A Ku Klux Klan bomb killed four young African American girls in Birmingham, galvanizing support for the Civil Rights Movement.

1950 ─ A daring amphibious assault led by General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War shifted the momentum in favor of South Korea.

1949 ─ The iconic masked hero and his companion, Tonto, made their TV debut, shaping the portrayal of Western heroes for decades with the show The Lone Ranger.

1916 ─ The British Army introduced tanks at the Battle of the Somme, revolutionizing warfare by breaking through entrenched lines on the Western Front.

1862 ─ General Stonewall Jackson's forces captured a key Union stronghold in Virginia, marking the largest US surrender of the Civil War.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On September 15, we’re singing to:

Trajan (53) ─ Trajan was a Roman Emperor who expanded the empire to its greatest extent and commissioned monumental works like Trajan's Forum and Column.

Agatha Christie (1890) ─ British author renowned for her iconic mysteries featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She became one of the best-selling writers in history.

Prince Harry (1984) ─ Duke of Sussex and British prince who advocates for mental health, veterans, and wildlife conservation while modernizing the royal family’s image.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On September 15, we’re saying goodbye to:

Gustav VI Adolf (1973) ─ King of Sweden who upheld the country’s neutrality during global conflicts and supported cultural and archaeological initiatives.

Bill Evans (1980) ─ American jazz musician who transformed the genre with his innovative piano techniques, influencing generations of musicians with works like Waltz for Debby.

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