Today in History: September 27, Taliban take power in Afghanistan

On this Day in History: September 27, Taliban Seizes Control in Afghanistan Today is September 27, 2025, the 270th day of the year with 95 days left. On this day in history, the Taliban took control of Kabul, Afghanistan in 1996 and John Adams was named to negotiate peace terms in the Revolutionary War in … Read more

Today in History: September 26, Biosphere 2 stay begins in Arizona

On This Day in History: September 26, Biosphere 2 Experiment Commences in Arizona Friday, September 26, 2025 marks the 269th day of the year with 96 days remaining. Key events in history on this day include the beginning and end of an experiment in Biosphere 2 in 1991 and 1993, respectively, British troops occupying Philadelphia … Read more

Today in History: September 23, Nixon’s ‘Checkers’ speech

On this day in history: September 23, Nixon delivers heartfelt ‘Checkers’ speech Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, with 99 days left in the year. On this day in history, in 1952, Senator Richard Nixon defended himself against campaign fundraising allegations in the “Checkers” speech. In 1780, British spy John Andre was captured, revealing Benedict … Read more