DAY IN HISTORY

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Today is the 252nd day of 2021 and the 82nd day of summer.

TODAY’S HISTORY:

In 1776, the Continental Congress officially changed the name of the “United Colonies” to the “United States” of America.

In 1791, the capital of the United States was named Washington, D.C., after President George Washington.

In 1850, California was admitted as the 31st U.S. state.

In 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), author; Harland David “Colonel” Sanders (1890-1980), businessman; Cliff Robertson (1923-2011), actor; Otis Redding (1941-1967), singersongwriter; Joe Theismann (1949- ), sportscaster/football player; Hugh Grant (1960- ), actor; Bob Stoops (1960- ),

football coach; Adam Sandler (1966- ), comedian/actor; Eric Stonestreet (1971- ), actor; Michael Buble (1975- ), singer; Michelle Williams (1980- ), actress.

TODAY’S FACT:

California did not go through a formal period as a U.S. territory. It quickly achieved the 60,000 residents required for statehood, due to the Gold Rush.

TODAY’S SPORTS:

In 1965, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs.

TODAY’S QUOTE:

“Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it.” — Leo Tolstoy, “A Confession”

TODAY’S NUMBER:

226 million — albums certified sold by Elvis Presley, making him second only to the Beatles (281 million) as the greatest-selling artist of all time.

TODAY’S MOON:

Between new moon (Sept. 6) and first quarter moon (Sept. 13).