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Sep 26, 1580
1580: Drake circumnavigates the globe
Francis Drake, aboard the Golden Hind, returned to Plymouth, England, bearing captured treasure. -
1783: Johnny Appleseed was born
John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, was born -
1789: Thomas Jefferson became Secretary of State.
Thomas Jefferson was appointed America's first Secretary of State. -
1960: Kennedy and Nixon Face Off in first televised debate
Almost 70 million Americans tune in to watch the first ever televised debate between the two presidential candidates. -
1969: The Brady Bunch Premieres
“Here’s the story of a lovely lady who was living with three very lovely girls…” became a household favorite on this day. -
1969: The Beatles Final Album Released
Abbey Road, the Beatles last album, is released. -
Andrea Joy Goodrich was born
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2008: Actor Paul Newman Dies
Screen legend Paul Newman dies of cancer at age 83
