128 years ago on September 21st, 1897
'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' is first published
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87 years ago on September 21st, 1938
A Category 3 hurricane makes landfall on Long Island, becoming one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded to hit New England
24 years ago on September 21st, 2001
A benefit concert and telethon is simulcast across 35 major television channels and raises over $200 million for the September 11th Fund
11 years ago on September 21st, 2014
The third section of the High Line opens from 30th Street through Hudson Yards
10 years ago on September 21st, 2015
A Bronx Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills 10 and sickens over 100
8 years ago on September 21st, 2017
A quadcopter drone strikes an Army Blackhawk helicopter off the coast of Staten Island
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6 years ago
AGBC News Episode 42: De Blasio Drops Out and Christmas in September
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Record High: 95Β°F in 1895
Record Low: 40Β°F in 1871
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