This happened today, September 17…
1900 – Philippine-American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham at Mabitac.
1947 – Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of Year by Sporting News.
1950 – San Francisco 49ers (formerly AAFC) play 1st NFL game, lose 21-17. 1964 – “Bewitched” premieres on ABC TV.
1967 – New Orleans Saints 1st NFL game, they lose to LA Rams 27-13