September 19: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1796George Washington's Farewell Address, announcing he would not seek a third term, was published in a newspaper.
2. 1852The asteroid 20 Massalia, named after the ancient name of Marseille, was discovered.
3. 1960India and Pakistan signed a treaty regulating the sharing of the Indus River's waters.
4. 1970The first Glastonbury Festival was held in England; it eventually became one of the world's largest festivals.
5. 1983Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean gained independence from the United Kingdom.

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