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Today In History 9/9/09 12:25 PM
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2009. There are 113 days left in the year.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress made the term "United States" official, replacing "United Colonies".
In 1850, California became the 31st state of the union.
In 1893, Frances Cleveland, wife of President Grover Cleveland, gave birth to a daughter, Esther, in the White House; it was the first time a president's child was born in the executive mansion.
In 1956, Elvis Presley made the first of three appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show".
In 1971, prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo< N.Y., beginning a siege that ended up claiming 43 lives.
In 1976, Communist Chinese Leader Mao Zedong died in Beijing at age 82.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress made the term "United States" official, replacing "United Colonies".
In 1850, California became the 31st state of the union.
In 1893, Frances Cleveland, wife of President Grover Cleveland, gave birth to a daughter, Esther, in the White House; it was the first time a president's child was born in the executive mansion.
In 1956, Elvis Presley made the first of three appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show".
In 1971, prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo< N.Y., beginning a siege that ended up claiming 43 lives.
In 1976, Communist Chinese Leader Mao Zedong died in Beijing at age 82.