Today In History: September 5, Munich Olympics Massacre

Today is Thursday, Sept. 5, the 249th day of 2024. There are 117 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 5, 1972, Palestinian militants attacked the Israeli Olympic delegation at the Munich Games, killing two and taking nine others hostage; five of the militants, a German police officer and all nine hostages were killed in the following 24 hours. Also on this date: In 1774, the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia. Related Articles Today in History: September 4, confirmation hearings begin for future Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Today in History: September 3, automobile driven more than 300 mph for first time Today in History: September 2, Diana Nyad swims from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage What is the H-2A visa program? Today in History: September 1, Titanic wreckage found In 1836, Sam Houston won the first presidential election in the newly established Republic of Texas. In 1905, the Treaty of Portsmouth was signed, ending the Russo-Japanese war; for his efforts in mediating the peace negotiations, U.S.

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