Ah, history day--

September 21st, the Autumnal Equinox. A time of power, a time of magic, a time of change. The year's winding down (how did THAT happen so fast?)

In other news....on this day in 1784, America's first daily paper, The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser was first published in Philadelphia. (quite a mouthful)

I897, Frank Church, editor of the New York Sun, published his answer to 8 year old Virginia O'Hanlon's now famous letter asking, "Is there really a Santa Clause?"

1957, that great trial lawyer, Perry Mason first hit TV on CBS

1961, What is it with people wanting to swim the English Channel? On this day, Antonio Abertondo swam the channel BOTH WAYS! He did it nonstop in 24 hours and 25 minutes. (WHY I ask?? We have boats!)

1970, That great staple of men everywhere debuted today. Monday Night Football was born on ABC with Howard Cosell and Don Meredith

1981, We FINALLY got a woman on the Supreme Court! Sandra Day O'Connor was confirmed by the US senate in a 99-0 vote.

1989, Hurricane Hugo plowed into Charleston, SC ringing up a trail of destruction totaling more than 8 billion dollars!

So, let's hear from you guys! What've you got??