On this day in 1787, the Constitution was signed in Philadelphia. In 1976, NASA publicly unveiled the first Space Shuttle, The Enterprise. In 1983, Vanessa Williams became the first black woman to be crowned Miss America. In 1981, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela threw his eighth shutout of the season and set a new rookie record in the National League. In 1630, Boston, Massachusetts was founded. In 2001, the New York Stock Exchange re-opened after the 9/11 attacks. It was the longest closure since the Great Depression. Today is National Apple Dumpling Day, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Have a great Tuesday.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:19:05 +0000
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