Allen Drury 1918
- 1666 - The Great Fire of London broke out. The fire burned for three days destroying 10,000 buildings including St. Paul's Cathedral. Only 6 people were killed.
- 1789 - The U.S. Treasury Department was established.
- 1864 - During the U.S. Civil War Union forces led by Gen. William T. Sherman occupied Atlanta following the retreat of the Confederates.
- 1901 - Theodore Roosevelt, then Vice President, said "Speak softly and carry a big stick" in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.
- 1963 - "The CBS Evening News" was lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes.
- 1969 - NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966.
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