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Historical events & facts — September 18
What happened on September 18?
On September 18, 1810, an open council in Santiago de Chile established the First National Government Junta, beginning the process of independence from Spanish rule. Although full independence did not come until 1818, September 18 is celebrated as Chilean Independence Day and is the country's most important national holiday.
On September 18, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act, creating the United States Air Force as an independent branch, separating it from the army. The same law created the National Security Council and the CIA, radically transforming the country's defence and intelligence structure for the Cold War era.
On September 29, 1988, the space shuttle Discovery launched on mission STS-26, marking NASA's return to flight after the Challenger disaster of January 1986. For two years and eight months, NASA had grounded all crewed flights to redesign its safety procedures. The launch was watched live by millions of people.
Notable birthdays — September 18
Famous people born on September 18
AD 53
The 50s decade ran from January 1, 50, to December 31, 59. It was the sixth decade in the Anno Domini/Common Era, if the nine-year period from 1 AD to 9 AD is considered as a "decade".
William March
William March was an American writer of psychological fiction and a highly decorated U.S. Marine. The author of six novels and four short-story collections, March was praised by critics but never attained great popularity.
Julio Rosales
Julio Ras Rosales, was a Filipino cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was the second archbishop of Cebu, and a former bishop of Tagbilaran.
Bertha Wilson
Bertha Wernham Wilson was a Canadian jurist and the first female puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Before her ascension to Canada's highest court, she was the first female associate and partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and the first woman appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Jimmie Rodgers
James Charles Rodgers was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920s. Known as Jimmie Rodgers and widely regarded as the "Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler".
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