1850CE
Politics
Fugitive Slave Act Passed
The U.S. Congress passes the Fugitive Slave Act, intensifying tensions over slavery.
Daily Chronicle
September 18
4 Historical Records
1905CE
Birth
Greta Garbo Born
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-born American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most magnetic screen stars of all time. Known for her melancholic, deeply sensuous beauty and intense performances, she successfully transitioned from silent films to talkies.
1947CE
Politics
National Security Act Takes Effect
The National Security Act becomes effective, creating the CIA and unifying the military under the Department of Defense.
1973CE
Death
Jim Croce Dies in Plane Crash
American folk-rock singer-songwriter Jim Croce dies in a plane crash in Louisiana.