Things that happened September 9: 9 - (Exact date unknown) Three Roman Legions were ambushed and destroyed at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. The defeat defined the shape of the Roman Empire and created a dividing line between the Germanic and Latin world that still exists today. 1776 - The Continental Congress formally declared that the new nation will bear the name "The United States of America". 1965 - Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. 1971 - A riot began at Attica prison in New York, leading to a four-day hostage standoff that ended with 10 hostages and 29 inmates dead. 1976 - Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese Communist revolution, died. Mao is widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th Century.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:14:36 +0000
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