September 9: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1499Vasco da Gama returned triumphantly to Lisbon after his voyage opened the sea route from Europe to India.
2. 1791The new US capital was named 'Washington' in honor of the country's first president, George Washington.
3. 1839John Herschel produced the first photograph on a glass plate.
4. 1892Jupiter's moon Amalthea was discovered, the last moon found without photography.
5. 1956Elvis Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, watched by millions.

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