Today is Tuesday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2024. There are 105 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 17, 2011, a demonstration calling itself Occupy Wall Street began in New York, prompting similar protests around the U.S. and the world. Also on this date: In 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a majority of delegates attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Related Articles Today in History: September 16, Washington Navy Yard shooting rampage kills 12 Today in History: September 15, 4 young girls killed in Birmingham church bombing Today in History: September 14, Roosevelt becomes youngest US president Today in History: September 13, thousands rescued in wake of Hurricane Ike Today in History: September 12, Voyager 1 leaves the solar system In 1862, more than 3,600 men were killed in the Civil War Battle of Antietam (an-TEE’-tum) in Maryland. In 1908, Lt.