Today in History Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2020. There are 103 days left in the year. Today`s Highlight in History: On Sept. 19, 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died 2½ months after being shot by Charles Guiteau; Chester Alan Arthur became president. On this date: In 1783, Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (zhahk ayt-YEHN` mohn-gohl-fee-AY`) launched a duck, a sheep and a rooster aboard a hot-air balloon at Versailles (vehr-SY`) in France. In 1796, President George Washington`s farewell address was published. In it, America`s first chief executive advised, “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with...
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