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Sir Alexander Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist discovered penicillin at St. Mary’s Hospital in London (AP Photo - File)

Today in History: September 28

Today in History: September 28: In 1928, Scottish medical researcher Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. In 1781, American forces began their successful siege of Yorktown, Virginia. In 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat signed an accord at the White House. In 2022, Hurricane Ian barreled ashore in southwestern Florida.

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Signing of the 1993 peace accord between Israel and the Palestinians on the White House lawn

Today in History: September 13

Today in History: September 13: In 1993 Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands on the White House lawn, after signing an accord. In 1788, the Congress of the Confederation authorized the first national election. In 1971, a four-day inmate rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility ended. In 2021, school resumed for New York City public school students during the Covid 19 crisis.

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