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Show THIS DATE IN HISTOBV-SEP'T O 1067-Death ot William tho Conqueror. J51S Battlo of FlodJen, where the Scotch king, James IV, and his chief nobles wero lain. IMS Prince Napoleon Bonaparte, son of Jerome, bom. 1824 Birth of Grand Duke Frederick of Baden. 1818-Oreat flro in Allany; 24 acres swept by the flames; loss, $.1,000,000. IBM-California admitted Into the Union. Fugi-tit-e slave bill passed. 1887 -General amnesty proclaimed by the president. presi-dent. B07 Death of Sir Frederick Bruce, British ambassador, am-bassador, In Boston. 70 Victor Hugo published an address to the Germans appealing to their fraternal sentiments. senti-ments. 1675-Eteamcr Equinox wrecked on lake Michigan; Michi-gan; 20 lives lost. 18S0-Tidal waves destroyed much property on Staten Island, Coney Island and along the coast. 1880-Bearle defeated O'Connor on the Thames Elver, England, won world's championship. |