September 30, 1957
The USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear submarine, is commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
September 29, 1988
Stacy Allison becomes first American woman to reach summit of Mt. Everest
September 22, 1862
President Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
September 18, 1793
George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building
September 13, 1862
Union soldiers find a copy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s orders