Sunday, September 26, 2010

September 26

Track Year Event Artist Song Album
1. 1212  Golden Bull of Sicily is certified as an hereditary royal title in Bohemia for the Přemyslid dynasty. Stillwell The Bull Starts Here Don't Face a Problem...Burn It
2. 1580 Sir Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the Earth. Wolfie I Wish I Could Navigate 4 Track Rarities
3. 1687 The Parthenon in Athens is partially destroyed by an explosion caused by the bombing from Venetian forces led by Morosiniwho are besieging the Ottoman Turks stationed in Athens. Venetian Snares & Speedranch Fire Beats Making Orange Things
4. 1687 The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of Orange's invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution. Joan of Arc A Pale Orange How Memory Works
5. 1777 British troops occupy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the American Revolution. Boyz II Men Motownphilly Cooleyhighharmony
6. 1960 In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Dead Nation Politically Challenged Painless
7. N/A European Day of Languages (European Union) Harry Nilsson Everybody's Talkin' Fred Neil

(Historical facts about September 26 are from Wikipedia)

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