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This Day in American History
September 23
1875 – Billy the Kid is arrested for the first time after
stealing a basket of laundry. He later broke out of
jail and roamed the American West, eventually
earning a reputation as an outlaw and murderer
and a rap sheet that allegedly included 21 murders.
AP US History
This Day in American History
September 23
1908 – A game between the New York Giants and
Chicago Cubs ends in 1-1 tie after a controversial
call at second base. The officials ruled that Giants
first baseman Fred Merkle was out because he
failed to touch second base, a call that has been
disputed ever since.
AP US History
This Day in American History
September 23
1949 - In a surprisingly low-key and carefully
worded statement, President Harry S. Truman
informs the American people that the Soviets have
exploded a nuclear bomb. The Soviet
accomplishment, years ahead of what was thought
possible by most U.S. officials, caused a panic in the
American government.
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This Day in American History
September 23
1969 – The trial for eight antiwar activists charged
with the responsibility for the violent
demonstrations at the August 1968 Democratic
National Convention opens in Chicago.