On This Day

September 16th

1620 the Mayflower departs from Plymouth, England with 102 pilgrims. 1782 Great Seal of the United States is used for 1st time. 1857 Patent is issued for the typesetting machine. 1919 the American Legion is incorporated. 1974 BART begins regular transbay service.          Independence Day, celebrated in Mexico.

Birthdays

1822 Charles S. Crocker, of Southern Pacific fame. 1924 Lauren Bacall, whistler.