Today in History and Word of the Day September 2017

September 11th 2001 Pandemonium (noun) 4 planes were high-jacked; 2 flew into the 110-story Twin Towers in NYC; 1 hit the Pentagon and 1 crashed into a field in Pennsylvania; almost 3,000 people died. A wild uproar, a noisy confusion, or a disorderly outburst.

September 12th 1609 Conveyance (noun) English explorer Henry Hudson sailed into the river that now bears his name. 1. something that serves as a means of transportation 2. document effecting a property transfer

September 13th 1788 Triskaidekaphobia (noun) The Congress of the Confederation authorized the first national election and a temporary national capital in New York City. The fear of the number 13.

September 13 and September 14 The Congress of the Confederation authorized the first national election and a temporary national capital in New York City. WOD- Triskaidekaphobia (noun) The fear of the number 13. Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner” after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812. WOD- Bombardment (verb) to attack or batter with artillery fire or bombs; to attack vigorously.

September 14th 1814 Bombardment (verb) Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner” after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812. to attack or batter with artillery fire or bombs. to attack vigorously.

September 15th 2001 Lugubrious (adj) President George W. Bush identified Osama bin Laden as the prime suspect in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks; told Americans to prepare for a long, difficult war against terrorism. excessively mournful

September 18th 1851 Comprehensive (adj/noun) The first edition of The New York Times was published. adj: including all or everything. noun: an intensive exam testing a student’s proficiency of a subject.

September 19th 1881 Slew (noun) President James A. Garfield died of wounds inflicted by an assassin more than two months earlier. A large number or amount or extent (often followed by “of”).

September 20th 1519 Tenacity (noun) Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain on a voyage to find a western passage to the Spice Islands in Indonesia. Persistent determination.

September 22nd 1949 Reciprocate (verb) The Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb. To do something in return for an action.

September 25th 1775 Treachery (noun) American Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen was captured by the British as he led an attack on Montreal. A violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.

September 26th 1960 Fracas (noun) The first televised presidential debate took place in Chicago between Republican Richard Nixon and Democrat John Kennedy. A noisy quarrel or argument.

September 27th 1825 Maritime (adj) The first locomotive to haul a passenger train was operated by George Stephenson in England. 1. Characteristic of those near the sea. 2. Relating to or involving ships or navigation

September 28th 1781 Ratification (noun) Congress voted to send the Constitution to state legislatures for their approval. The formal approval from the legislative branch required to approve government agreements.

September 29th 1789 Affirmation (noun) The U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. A statement of truth.