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- 1616 First non-aristocratic, free public school in Europe is opened in Frascati, Italy
- 1821 Act of Independence of Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua declare their independence from the Spanish Empire
- 1835 HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board reaches the Galapagos Islands
Sep 15 in Film & TV
- 1949 "Lone Ranger" premieres on ABC-TV. Hi-yo, Silver! Away!
Sep 15 in Music
- 2005 "Be Without You" single released by Mary J. Blige (Billboard Song of the Year 2006, Grammy Award Best R&B Song, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance 2005)
Sep 15 in Sport
- 1960 Maurice Richard announces his retirement. He finishes his career with 544 goals, an NHL record at the time.
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The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it under its own power outside Washington, D.C.
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