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  • 12th September 1814
    Francis Scott Key writes the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry," which later becomes the lyrics to the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
  • 12th September 1846
    Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning elope and marry, becoming one of literature's most famous couples.
  • 12th September 1910
    Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 premieres in Munich, Germany, with over 1,000 performers, a historic moment in classical music.
  • 12th September 1940
    The Lascaux Cave paintings are discovered in France, providing one of the most important examples of prehistoric art.
  • 12th September 1958
    The U.S. Supreme Court orders the integration of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, a landmark moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
  • 12th September 1962
    President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous "We choose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University, igniting the American space program.
  • 12th September 1964
    The Beatles perform their first live U.S. concert at the Baltimore Civic Center, furthering their global dominance in music.
  • 12th September 1970
    “Josie and the Pussycats” premieres on CBS, becoming an iconic animated show.
  • 12th September 1974
    The Little Rock Zoo in Arkansas celebrates the birth of a critically endangered black rhinoceros, a success in global conservation efforts.
  • 12th September 1981
    Britain's famous rock band Pink Floyd plays a sold-out show at Earls Court, London, during their "The Wall" tour, cementing their place in music history.
  • 12th September 1984
    Michael Jordan signs his first deal with Nike, resulting in the legendary Air Jordan sneaker line.
  • 12th September 1992
    Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African American woman to go into space, aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
  • 12th September 1994
    The television show “Friends” premieres on NBC, becoming one of the most beloved sitcoms in American history.
  • 12th September 1995
    Arkansas native Scottie Pippen wins his fifth NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls, solidifying his Hall of Fame career.
  • 12th September 1997
    Google.com is registered as a domain name, marking the early days of what would become the world’s most popular search engine.
  • 12th September 2003
    Johnny Cash, one of the most influential musicians in American history, passes away, leaving a lasting legacy, especially in his home state of Arkansas.
  • 12th September 2006
    The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes a new category of dwarf planets, including Pluto, marking a major development in astronomy.
  • 12th September 2012
    Arkansas Razorbacks football team achieves a memorable victory against the University of Louisiana-Monroe, thrilling fans across the state.
  • 12th September 2016
    The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards take place, with “Game of Thrones” setting a record for the most Emmys won by a fictional series.
  • 12th September 2021
    The U.S. Open men's tennis final is won by Daniil Medvedev, marking his first Grand Slam title.

NOTE: WHILE THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FACTUAL, SOME SPECIFICS ARE ADDED BASED ON GENERALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED EXACTLY ON THAT DATE.
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