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

Today in History: September 21, Nairobi shopping mall attack

Historical Event on September 21: Nairobi Shopping Mall Attack Today is Sunday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2025, with 101 days left in the year. In history, on this day in 2013, an attack in the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya left 67 dead. On the same day in 1792, France announced the … Read more