September 8 Activities
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Andorra National Holiday - Honors our Lady of Meritxell.
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Anniversary of the Galveston Hurricane - In 1900, this national disaster was the worst in US history with more than 6000 lives lost.
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International Literacy Day - Celebrated worldwide to promote reading and its benefits.
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Northern Pacific Railroad Completed - In 1883, after 19 years of construction, the No. Pacific Railway became the second railroad to link the east and west coast of the US.
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Anniversary of the TV Premiere of "Star Trek" - In 1966, the first 79 episodes of Star Trek began airing on NBC.
