Historically Speaking of September 21st

Today is the 264th day of the year – there are 101 days remaining in 2006

It has been 1,236 days since “Mission Accomplished” was declared in Iraq

Notable history from this date:

• 2002 – International Day of Peace recognized by UN
• 1981 – Belize is granted full independence from the UK
• 1970 – Monday Night Football premieres on ABC
• 1937 – Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” is first published
• 1780 – Famous traitor Benedict Arnold gives Brits the plans to West Point

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