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On September 14, learn about the most interesting historical events and facts that occurred throughout history. The Gregorian calendar’s 257th day is September 14. After William McKinley’s assassination, composer Handel finished his “Messiah,” and President Theodore Roosevelt took over. The entire season of Major League Baseball was cancelled due to a strike.
The 14th of September falls under the sign of Virgo. Amy Winehouse, Margaret Sanger, and Sam Neill all have famous birthdays. It’s National Coloring Day today. Happy Birthday! (September 14, 1769) (September 14, 1901) (September 14, 1985) (September 14, 2000) (September 14, 2009)
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Alexander von Humboldt, German geographer and explorer.
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After being mortally wounded by anarchist Leon Czolgosz on September 6, U.S. President William McKinley passes away, and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the new leader of the country.
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The longest bridge in Malaysia, Penang Bridge, is open to traffic, linking the island of Penang to the mainland.
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Windows Me, which was the successor to Windows 98, was released to retail customers.
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After a long fight with pancreatic cancer, American dancer and actor Patrick Swayze, who had starred in the box-office hits Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990), passed away at age 57.
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