American Civil War: The Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, took place near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The battle resulted in a stalemate, but it gave President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. AI analysis
The Wright brothers' first public flight took place at Fort Myer, Virginia. AI analysis
The Great Kanto earthquake devastated Tokyo and Yokohama, killing an estimated 142,800 people. AI analysis
Operation Market Garden began, which was the largest airborne operation of World War II. AI analysis
The Camp David Accords were signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar El-Sadat, with U.S. President Jimmy Carter witnessing. AI analysis
Vanessa Williams became the first Miss America to resign after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse magazine. AI analysis
The New York Stock Exchange reopened for trading after closing for four days following the September 11 attacks. AI analysis
The Occupy Wall Street movement began in Zuccotti Park, New York City. AI analysis