On This Day

September 21st

1784 1st daily newspaper in US begins publication in Pennsylvania. 1895 1st auto manufacturer opens -- Duryea Motor Wagon Company. 1930 Johann Ostermeyer patents his invention, the flashbulb. 1954 the nuclear submarine "Nautilus" is commissioned. 1982 Cable Cars cease operations for 2 years of repairs.

Birthdays

1756 John Loudon McAdam, created macadam road surface (asphalt) 1866 H.G. Wells, futurist. 1874 Gustav Holst, composer of 'The Planets'