September 10th has witnessed a range of significant historical events. Here are some notable examples:
1. 1608: The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain, marking the beginning of French colonization in North America.
2. 1846: The first successful surgical removal of an appendix was performed by Dr. William W. Warren in Boston, a landmark event in medical history.
3. 1897: The British Museum opened the Rosetta Stone for public viewing, following its acquisition in 1802, which was pivotal in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.
4. 1963: The Birmingham Church Bombing occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, where a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church, resulting in the deaths of four African-American girls and injuring others, a tragic event that intensified the civil rights movement in the U.S.
5. 1977: David Berkowitz, also known as the "Son of Sam," was arrested in New York City, ending a series of high-profile murders that terrorized the city.
6. 1990: West Germany officially ceased to exist as a separate entity with the reunification of Germany, leading to the end of the Cold War division in Europe.
These events span various fields, including exploration, medicine, civil rights, and international relations.
