History in 7th Sep

USA signs the Torrijos-Carter Treaties

The United States and Panama sign the Torrijos-Carter Treaties in Washington D.C., effectively ceding the Panama Canal to the Panamanian government.
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Pro Football Hall Of Fame opens

The Pro Football Hall of Fame opens with 17 charter inductees in Canton, Ohio.
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Turtle attacks the HMS Eagle

In this first incident of submarine warfare, the American submersible Turtle tries to bomb the HMS Eagle in New York Harbor.