20 Sept, 1962 James Meredith Barred From University of Mississippi
1962 : Black student James Meredith is barred from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by the segregationist Governor Ross R. Barnett. Following the US Circuit Court of Appeals who ordered James Meredith admitted to the Univ. of Miss he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi On October 1, 1962, which led to rioting on campus, requiring federal troops and U.S. Marshals to take control of the riots which left two people dead and many more injured. The federal troops and U.S. marshals were sent by President John F. Kennedy.
20 Sept, 1926 U.S.A. Hurricane Relief
1926 : Following the severe hurricanes that hit Florida and Miami in particular President Coolidge has asked the nations people to help and give donations to the American Red Cross. The government has sent eight coast guard ships to Miami and the Florida National Reservists have been called to active duty to help distribute help and assistance. The most damage was caused by the second hurricane just 4 days after the first which cut off all communications to Palm beach and Miami. Relief trains with food, medical supplies and clothing are arriving hourly from all parts of the United States. The new city of Hollywood just 17 miles from Miami is totally devastated with just 1 building left standing. First reports indicate 200 people have died in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas and 800 in Miami and wind speeds for the hurricane reached 140 MPH. The hurricane then went through Pensacola in Northern Florida with wind speeds still at 100 MPH and the area was evacuated.
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20 Sept, 1933 Cuba Civil War
1933 : The civil war in Cuba is causing Americans to seek protection from US war ships as the fighting continues to intensify, also to make matters worse Malaria is breaking out in Havana and other cities with the number of cases growing daily. Many American owned businesses are under siege from the rebels including their own workers.
20 Sept, 1933 The Pittsburgh Steelers
1933 : The Pittsburgh Steelers make their first appearance in the National Football League. In their first game, they played the New York Giants and lost with a score of 23-2.
20 Sept, 1942 UK Water Restrictions
1942 : As part of British war effort to conserve fuel every household is asked to bathe in no more than 5 inches of water, the royal family is leading the way with black lines painted on all baths in the royal household at a depth of 5 inches with posters all over the palace reminding all of the need to conserve energy.
20 Sept, 1946 First Cannes Film Festival
1946 : The first annual Cannes Film Festival opens at the resort city of Cannes on the French Riviera.
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20 Sept, 1967 Egypt Israeli Tanks Sink Egyptian Patrol Boats
1967 : Israeli Tank gunners sank three Egyptian patrol boats carrying armed soldiers travelling down the blocked Suez Canal heightening tension in the area.
20 Sept, 1967 Scotland QE 2 Launched
September 20th, 1967 : Queen Elizabeth launches the new Cunard cruise liner Queen Elizabeth 2, at a ceremony on the Clydebank with the words "I name this ship Queen Elizabeth the Second. May God bless her and all who sail in her."
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20 Sept, 1973 Tennis Match Deemed Battle of the Sexes
1973 : The much publicized battle of the sexes in Tennis for $100,000 between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs at the Houston Astrodome ends with Billie Jean King beating Bobby Riggs in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 watched by a worldwide television audience of 50 million.
20 Sept, 1978 Iran Earthquake
September 20th, 1978 : The death toll in the area hit by an earthquake which hit Tabas and the surrounding villages on Saturday has now reached 16,000 and Iranian aircraft are spraying areas effected with disinfectant in a hope to keep diseases from spreading. The smell of death still pervades through the smell of disinfectant as there are still large numbers of dead who have not been buried. Iran has asked the world for help and medical supplies and staff as many wounded men and women are still untreated due to the small hospital in the area.
20 Sept, 1985 South Africa Stevie Wonder
1985 : The South African government has returned Stevie Wonder to the air waves after banning his music from being played on radio stations for dedicating his Oscar to the imprisoned anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. Following scores of protests at home and abroad they have relented and allowed his music to be heard on Radio Stations.
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