Sept. 24
Today in history
Today is Sept. 24. On this day in:
1789: The first Supreme Court of the United States was established when the Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law by President George Washington. The act created a tribunal composed of six justices, marking the beginning of the highest court in the nation.
1869: The Black Friday financial panic was triggered by the plummeting price of gold after financiers Jay Gould and James Fisk attempted to corner the gold market. Their scheme collapsed when President Ulysses S. Grant ordered the sale of $4 million in government gold, leading to a market crash and significant economic turmoil.
1890: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounced polygamy through the issuance
of the Mormon Manifesto. The statement, issued by church President Wilford Woodruff, advised the church to no longer authorize plural marriages and to comply with the nation’s anti-polygamy laws.
1906: President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation’s first National Monument under the Antiquities Act. The geological formation, also known as Bear Lodge, rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River and is renowned for its striking columnar jointing.
1935: Joe Louis became the first Black boxer to draw a $1 million gate during his fight against former heavyweight champion Max Baer at Yankee Stadium. Louis dominated the fight, knocking Baer down multiple times before securing a knockout victory in the fourth round.
1948: The Honda Motor Co. was founded by Soichiro Honda in Hamamatsu, Japan. Initially focused on producing motorcycles, the company quickly grew to become a major player in the global automotive industry, introducing its first car in 1963.
1960: The USS Enterprise was launched as the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and eighth U.S. naval vessel to bear the name. Known as “Big E,” the groundbreaking vessel advanced naval technology with its eight nuclear reactors, allowing for greater endurance and operational capabilities.
1964: The Warren Commission presented its findings to President Lyndon B. Johnson, concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The report, released to the public three days later, sparked widespread controversy and debate.
1968: “60 Minutes” premiered on CBS as a biweekly show hosted by Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner. It became known for its in-depth investigative journalism and compelling interviews, marking the beginning of a new era in television journalism.
2016: The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened with a dedication ceremony attended by President Barack Obama. The museum, located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, is the largest cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring and showcasing the African American story.1789: The first Supreme Court of the United States was established when the Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law by President George Washington. The act created a tribunal composed of six justices, marking the beginning of the highest court in the nation.
1869: The Black Friday financial panic was triggered by the plummeting price of gold after financiers Jay Gould and James Fisk attempted to corner the gold market. Their scheme collapsed when President Ulysses S. Grant ordered the sale of $4 million in government gold, leading to a market crash and significant economic turmoil.
1890: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounced polygamy through the issuance of the Mormon Manifesto. The statement, issued by church President Wilford Woodruff, advised the church to no longer authorize plural marriages and to comply with the nation’s anti-polygamy laws.
1906: President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation’s first National Monument under the Antiquities Act. The geological formation, also known as Bear Lodge, rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River and is renowned for its striking columnar jointing.
1935: Joe Louis became the first Black boxer to draw a $1 million gate during his fight against former heavyweight champion Max Baer at Yankee Stadium. Louis dominated the fight, knocking Baer down multiple times before securing a knockout victory in the fourth round.
1948: The Honda Motor Co. was founded by Soichiro Honda in Hamamatsu, Japan. Initially focused on producing motorcycles, the company quickly grew to become a major player in the global automotive industry, introducing its first car in 1963.
1960: The USS Enterprise was launched as the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and eighth U.S. naval vessel to bear the name. Known as “Big E,” the groundbreaking vessel advanced naval technology with its eight nuclear reactors, allowing for greater endurance and operational capabilities.
1964: The Warren Commission presented its findings to President Lyndon B. Johnson, concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The report, released to the public three days later, sparked widespread controversy and debate.
1968: “60 Minutes” premiered on CBS as a biweekly show hosted by Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner. It became known for its in-depth investigative journalism and compelling interviews, marking the beginning of a new era in television journalism.
2016: The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened with a dedication ceremony attended by President Barack Obama. The museum, located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, is the largest cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring and showcasing the African American story.
– USA TODAY Network
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Today in history, September 24
