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26 September

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Contemporary era

1960

First televised Kennedy-Nixon debate

On 26 September 1960, the first televised US presidential debate took place.

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Contemporary era

1907

New Zealand becomes a Dominion

On 26 September 1907, New Zealand became a Dominion within the British Empire.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1580

Drake completes his circumnavigation

On 26 September 1580, Francis Drake returned to England after the second circumnavigation in history.

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