Religion
First YMCA Opens in America
On December 29, 1851, Thomas V. Sullivan established America’s first YMCA.
The Mayflower Departs England for America
On September 16, 1620, the Mayflower left England to establish a colony in America.
Pledge of Allegiance First Published
On September 8, 1892, Francis Bellamy’s Pledge of Allegiance was published in The Youth’s Companion magazine to promote patriotism among children.
World Bids Farewell to Mother Teresa
After decades of serving the poor in the harshest conditions, Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, 1997.
“In God We Trust” Made Official U.S. Motto
Although it had appeared on American coins for 92 years, “In God We Trust” didn’t become America’s official motto until July 30, 1956.
Brigham Young Establishes Mormon Homeland in Salt Lake City, Utah
After 17 months of travel searching for a new home for his persecuted people, Brigham Young found Utah’s Great Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847 and proclaimed, “This is the place.”