What happened Today in History on September 12? From the outnumbered Greek forces defeating the Persian army to President John F. Kennedy’s inspiring Moon speech, today marks pivotal events in history.
0:00 Intro
0:02 Greek Victory Marathon
0:27 SS Central Sinks
0:59 Lascaux Paintings Discovered
1:16 Mussolini Rescued Gliders
1:47 Khrushchev Leads USSR
2:07 Kennedy Moon Speech
2:30 Plane Crashes White House
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490 BC:
Greek city-states defeat Persians at Marathon, sparking Golden Age.
1857:
SS Central America sinks in hurricane, 425 dead, gold lost.
1940:
Lascaux cave paintings discovered by teenagers in Montignac, France.
1943:
German commandos rescue Mussolini from prison under Hitler's orders.
1953:
Nikita Khrushchev becomes Soviet leader, pivotal Cold War figure.
1962:
Kennedy delivers Moon speech, declaring commitment to space exploration.
1994:
Drunk pilot crashes stolen Cessna on White House lawn.
Why It Matters: Each of these events offers a lesson in courage, resilience, and the power of human spirit. By understanding our past, we gain insight into the present and inspiration for the future.
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