Thursday, Sept 29

Good morning!

Today we will examine the role of the Great Awakening in shaping our country

Current Events
Congress overrides Obama's veto for 1st time in his presidency on a 9-11 issue - NYT

FDNY Chief Fahy recalled as a "rising star" and "family man" - NYT

Lotto player wins $1 million after someone cuts him in line - NYP

Today in History

1399

King Richard II became the first English monarch to abdicate his throne.

1829

Sir Robert Peel's police force, the "bobbies," began operations at Scotland Yard. (London's Police Force)

1895

French chemist Louis Pasteur died.

1978

John Paul I died one month after becoming pope.

1982

Seven people died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. This led to the use of safety seals on most consumer products.

1988

The space shuttle Discovery was launched, the first American staffed space flight since the Challenger disaster.

2001

Former South Vietnam president Nguyen Van Thieu died.