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Today in History: 1952, Nixon’s ‘Checkers’ speech

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2025. There are 99 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his vice presidential nomination by appearing on television from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign ...

Today in History: September 19, state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2025. There are 103 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 19, 2022, Great Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ...

Today in History: 2020, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies

Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2025. There are 104 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering champion of women's rights who became the court's second female justice, died at her home in Washington at age ...

Today in History: Sept. 17, U.S. Constitution signed

Today in History: September 17, U.S. Constitution signed By The Associated Press 383 words Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17, the 260th day of 2025. There are 105 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a ...