Danville Area Community College Library

09/01/2026

September 1, 1878 - Emma M. Nutt of Boston becomes the first woman telephone operator. Prior to that time, most telephone operators were teenage boys, who customers weren't thrilled with because they were gruff, played jokes and cursed.

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08/31/2026

August 31, 1888 - Jack the Ripper's first victim murdered.

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08/30/2026

August 30, 1983 - Guion S. Bluford becomes the first African American to travel to space.

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08/29/2026

August 29, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina slams into the Gulf Coast.

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08/28/2026

Thanks everyone for their help with the community puzzle! Andrew finished it up for us Thursday! Everyone is welcome to come by Monday to work on the new puzzle we set up!! 🧩

08/28/2026

August 28, 1952 - "Red Scare" dominates American political news.

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08/27/2026

August 27, 1883 - Krakatoa explodes with massive force

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08/27/2026

08/26/2026

August 26, 1920 - The 19th Amendment adopted.

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