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Today in History: September 30, Berlin Airlift concludes

Sep. 30, 2024 00:07 AM EDT

Today is Monday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2024. There are 92 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 30, 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end after delivering more than 2.3 million tons of cargo to blockaded residents of West Berlin over the prior 15...

Today in History: September 28, Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

Sep. 28, 2024 00:05 AM EDT

Today is Saturday, Sept. 28, the 272nd day of 2024. There are 94 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 28, 1928, Scottish medical researcher Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first effective antibiotic. Also on this date: ...

Today in History: September 20, Billie Jean King wins “Battle of the Sexes”

Sep. 20, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today is Friday, Sept. 20, the 264th day of 2024. There are 102 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called “Battle of the Sexes,” tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, in the Houston...

Today in History: August 18, 19th Amendment gives women the vote

Aug. 18, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today is Sunday, Aug. 18, the 231st day of 2024. There are 135 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing American women’s right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th state to approve...