Today’s date includes some of the significant historical events that The Ozark Trading Post has gathered.

  1. September 13, 1959 → The Soviet spacecraft Luna 2 became the first human-made object to reach the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.


  2. September 13, 1994 → Birth of Niall Horan, Irish singer and member of the popular boy band One Direction.


  3. September 13, 1999 → The Sega Dreamcast video game console was released, bringing joy to gamers with its innovative features and games.


  4. September 13, 1948 → Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, was elected to the Senate.


  5. September 13, 1980 → Birth of Ben Savage, American actor known for his role as Cory Matthews on the TV series “Boy Meets World.”


  6. September 13, 1993 → Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands on the White House lawn, marking a historic moment of peace negotiations.


  7. September 13, 1996 → Tupac Shakur, a celebrated rapper and actor, released his album “All Eyez on Me,” which became one of the best-selling rap albums of all time.


  8. September 13, 1989 → Birth of Thomas Müller, German footballer known for his successful career with Bayern Munich and the German national team.


  9. September 13, 2008 → India successfully launched its first mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-1, showcasing its capabilities in space exploration.


  10. September 13, 1977 → Steve Biko, a South African anti-apartheid activist and leader, was posthumously awarded the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights.


  11. September 13, 1991 → Birth of Joe Sugg, British YouTuber, author, and television personality known for his positive content and entertainment.


  12. September 13, 2006 → Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy successfully flew across the English Channel using a jet-powered wing, showcasing human ingenuity in aviation.


  13. September 13, 1948 → Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, was elected to the Senate.


  14. September 13, 2005 → Apple unveiled the iPod Nano, a compact and stylish music player, bringing joy to music enthusiasts worldwide.


  15. September 13, 1987 → Birth of John Mulaney, American comedian, writer, and actor known for his humor and contributions to comedy.