Events:
1752 The Liberty Bell arrives in Philadelphia.
1897 The first underground metro or subway in North America opens in Boston.1939 Poland is invaded by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.1972 Bobby Fischer becomes the world chess champion by beating Russian Boris Spassky.---- In the Harry Potter books, September 1 is the day on which the Hogwarts Express departs for the start of school Famous Birthdays:1875 Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author wrote Tarzan books)
1923 Rocky Marciano (Boxer)1939 Lily Tomlin (Actress)1946 Barry Gibb (Sinnger with the Bee Gees)1950 Dr. Phil ( TV Host)1957 Gloria Estefan (Singer)1966 Tim Hardaway (Basketball Player)1996 Zendaya (Actress)Archive:
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