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On This Day (September 14): Your quick daily trip back in time.

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Fatih Taskiran
September 14, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Good morning — it’s Sunday, September 14. Today we’re diving into the birth of the national anthem, the first helicopter, Hindi Day, the first computer, the Golden Girls, and much more — quick, sharp, and source-clean.

Oh, and don't miss our legendary Strange Times story about Charles VI, which will blow your mind.

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