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Today in History: F. Scott Fitzgerald and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Share a September 24 Birthday

24 Sep 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress marks September 24 as the birthday of The Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald, born in 1896, and writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, born in 1825.

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Today in History: September 20

20 Sep 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress marks September 20 with three historic milestones: the 1850 abolition of the D.C. slave trade, the first elevator sale, and Arthur's 1881 swearing-in.

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Minnesota Enters the Union: May 11, 1858

11 May 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858. The Library of Congress offers a wealth of historical resources.

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