20. Ted Williams
In September 1960, Ted Williams played in his last Major League Baseball game. He played his entire career for the Boston Redsox…
19. Silent Spring
On September 27, 1962 Rachel Carson’s book “Silent Spring” was published and it helped to change perspective natural ecosystems…
18. Thomas Jefferson
In September 1789, Thomas Jefferson was appointed US Secretary of State. This appointment made him the first US Secretary of State in history…
17. Jimmy Doolittle
In September 1929, pilot Jimmy Doolittle concluded that flight by instrumentation was possible, Doolittle did much to improve aviation…
16. James Meredith
In 1962, James Meredith made history through the pursuit of higher learning…
15. Sandra Day O’Connor
On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman to serve as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court…
14. Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam occurred on September 17, 1862 and has been considered a significant battle of the US Civil War…
13. Chester A. Arthur
In September of 1881, Chester A. Arthur became president of the United States after serving for a few months as James A. Garfield’s Vice President…
12. Mariano Rivera
In 2019, NY Yankee relief pitcher Mariano Rivera was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom…
11. September 11
On September 11, 2001, several locations across the United States were attacked…