Friday, September 7

Good morning!

Today we will continue on Early America. 

Current Events
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh pressed to explain his beliefs - NYT

New Tappan Zee Bridge opens on both sides tonight - LoHud

Trucker pals who met at work discover they are father and son - NYP

Today in History

• 1822

  Brazil declared its independence from Portugal.

• 1901

  The Boxer Rebellion in China officially ended with the signing of the Peking Protocol (Peace of Beijing).

• 1940

  Nazi Germany began its initial blitz on London during World War II.

• 1979

  The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) made its debut on cable TV.

• 1986

  Desmond Tutu became the first black to lead the Anglican Church in southern Africa.