This Day in History

September 1st in History

The Nazis invade Poland, the last passenger pigeon dies, and Bobby Fisher wins the world chess championship. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Rocky Marciano, Boxcar Willie, and Lily Tomlin are born; Louis XIV and Albert Speer die. Happy Wattle Day!

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Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day 9/1

"The trouble with the rat race is that if you win, you're still a rat."

Lily Tomlin, comedienne born September 1, 1939