September 5th
- Today in 1774,the first session of the U.S. Continental Congressconvened in Philadelphia. The delegates drafted a declaration of rights and grievances, organized the Continental Association, and elected Peyton Randolph as the first president of the Continental Congress.
- Today in 1877,Sioux chief Crazy Horsewas killed by the bayonet of a U.S. soldier. The chief allegedly resisted confinement to a jail cell.
- Today in 1881,the American Red Crossprovided relief for disaster for the first time. The disaster was Michigan’s Great Forest Fire of 1881.
- Today in 1914,President Woodrow Wilson ordered US Navy to make its wireless stations accessible for any transatlantic communications - even to German diplomats sending coded messages; leads to interception of the Zimmermann telegram, helping bring the US into the war
- Today in 1960,Cassius Clay of Louisville, Kentuckywon the Gold medal in light heavyweight boxing at the Olympic Games in Rome, Italy. Clay later changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
- Today in 1972,Arab guerrillas attacked the Israeli delegationat the Munich Olympic games. In all, 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team, five guerrillas and a police officer were killed in the siege.
- Today in 1975,one of Charles Manson’s followers, Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme,made an unsuccessful assassination attempton President Gerald Ford. She fired at him from a crowd on a street in Sacramento, California, but was subdued by onlookers in a matter of seconds. She was later convicted she was convicted of the attempted assassination of the president and received a life sentence under a 1965 law which made that act a federal crime punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison. She was eventuallyparoled in 2008 and freed in 2009.
- Today in 1983,President Reagandenounced the Soviet Union for shooting down a Korean Air Lines. Reagan demanded that the Soviet Union pay reparations for the act that killed 269 people.
- Today in 1991,Soviet lawmakers createdan interim government to usher in the confederationafter dissolving the U.S.S.R. The new name? The Union of Sovereign States.
- Today in 1997,Joan Lundensaid goodbye to her ABC co-anchoring jobon "Good Morning America" – ending her reign as the longest-running host in morning television history. She still owns that mantel – Katie Couric was on NBC’s “Today” for 15 years.
- Today in 1997,Mother Teresadied in Calcutta, at the age of 87. Having been canonized as a saint in 2016, she is now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
- Today in 1998,the “Million Youth March” – which drew about 300 people – in New York Cityended with a clash between police and the crowd.
- Today in 2003,magicianDavid Blaine entered a clear plastic boxin London and was then suspended by a crane over the banks of the Thames River. He remained there until October 19thsurviving only on water.
- Today in 2017,Barry Callebautannounced a fourth type of chocolate, "Ruby," which is made from the Ruby cocoa bean.
- Today in 2017,Hurricane Irmabecame the post powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded historywith winds of 185mph. By the time she made landfall September 10th, she had weakened slightly – as a category 4 storm. Still, before she was done, she had caused $50-billion in damage –becoming the Irma is the fifth-costliest hurricane to hit the mainland United States.
The “Full Tilt” List – Tomorrow, September 5th
- Today in 1774,the first session of the U.S. Continental Congressconvened in Philadelphia. The delegates drafted a declaration of rights and grievances, organized the Continental Association, and elected Peyton Randolph as the first president of the Continental Congress.
- Today in1836, Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic of Texas.
- Today in 1877,Sioux chief Crazy Horsewas killed by the bayonet of a U.S. soldier. The chief allegedly resisted confinement to a jail cell.
- Today in 1881,the American Red Crossprovided relief for disaster for the first time. The disaster was Michigan’s Great Forest Fire of 1881.
- Today in 1946,Norma Jean Bakerwas signed to a contractwith 20th Century Fox. Her namewas soon changed to Marilyn Monroe.
- Today in 1960,Cassius Clay of Louisville, Kentuckywon the Gold medal in light heavyweight boxing at the Olympic Games in Rome, Italy. Clay later changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
- Today in 1972,Arab guerrillas attacked the Israeli delegationat the Munich Olympic games. In all, 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team, five guerrillas and a police officer were killed in the siege.
- Today in 1975,one of Charles Manson’s followers, Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme,made an unsuccessful assassination attempton President Gerald Ford. She fired at him from a crowd on a street in Sacramento, California, but was subdued by onlookers in a matter of seconds. She was later convicted she was convicted of the attempted assassination of the president and received a life sentence under a 1965 law which made that act a federal crime punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison. She was eventuallyparoled in 2008 and freed in 2009.
- Today in 1983,President Reagandenounced the Soviet Union for shooting down a Korean Air Lines. Reagan demanded that the Soviet Union pay reparations for the act that killed 269 people.
- Today in 1989,Chris Evert retiredfrom professional tennis after a 19-year career.
- Today in 1991,Soviet lawmakers createdan interim government to usher in the confederationafter dissolving the U.S.S.R. The new name? The Union of Sovereign States.
- Today in 1997,Joan Lundensaid goodbye to her ABC co-anchoring jobon "Good Morning America" – ending her reign as the longest-running host in morning television history. She still owns that mantel – Katie Couric was on NBC’s “Today” for 15 years.
- Today in 1997,wedding numbersevencame for talk show host Larry Kingas he married Shawn Southwick– a day earlier than planned because he was scheduled to have heart surgery the following Monday. While the couple has hit some speedbumps – even filing for divorce in 2010 – they remain together.
- Today in 1997,Mother Teresadied in Calcutta, at the age of 87. Having been canonized as a saint in 2016, she is now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
- Today in 1998,the “Million Youth March” – which drew about 300 people – in New York Cityended with a clash between police and the crowd.
- Today in2000,42-year-old Mark Baileypleaded no contest to stalking and terrorizing Brooke Shields for the last 15 years. Bailey was sentenced to probation and counseling after he agreed to stay away from Brooke for the next 10 years.
- Today in2001,Fox News Channel terminated Paula Zahnfor breach of contract. Her “crime?” Negotiating with CNN for a gig.
- Today in 2002,in Kandahar, Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzaiwas unhurt following an assassination attempt. Kandahar governor Gul Agha Sherzai was wounded in the attack. Karzai's American bodyguards returned fire and killed three people.
- Today in 2003,magicianDavid Blaine entered a clear plastic boxin London and was then suspended by a crane over the banks of the Thames River. He remained there until October 19thsurviving only on water.
- Today in 2017,thegovernment of Togo shut down the Internetand texting in an effort to quell opposition.
- Today in 2017,Barry Callebautannounced a fourth type of chocolate, "Ruby," which is made from the Ruby cocoa bean.
- Today in 2017,Hurricane Irmabecame the post powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded historywith winds of 185mph. By the time she made landfall September 10th, she had weakened slightly – as a category 4 storm. Still, before she was done, she had caused $50-billion in damage –becoming the Irma is the fifth-costliest hurricane to hit the mainland United States.
- Today in 2018,UK Prime Minister Theresa Mayconfirmed in Parliament that two Russian military intelligence officers undertook novichok nerve agent attack, prompts international condemnation.