On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key composed the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry,” which was later set to music and became the United States’ national anthem.
On this day in 1846, Elizabeth Barrett eloped with Robert Browning.
On this day in 1609, Henry Hudson discovered Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there.
On this day in 1846, Elias Howe was granted a patent for the sewing machine.
Born on this dayin 1905: film producer Joseph E. Levine (not pictured).
On this day in 1966, the television series Star Trek premiered.
On this day in 1921, the first Miss America Pageant was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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