SEPTEMBER 26, 1960 - Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy took part in the first televised presidential debate. Nixon had continued to campaign until just a few hours before the debate and refused to wear makeup. On television he appeared pale, sickly and tired. By contrast, Kennedy rested before and wore makeup. He appeared tanned, confident and relaxed during the debate. Many historians consider Nixon's poor appearance to be a deciding factor in the election.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1920 - Eight players of the Chicago White Sox were indicted for intentionally losing the 1919 World Series. The charges were based on confessions of two of the players involved Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Before the trial could take place, key evidence disappeared including the signed confessions of Cicotte and Jackson. Although the players were acquitted of the criminal charges, all eight were banned from baseball for life.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1829 - While serving as Home Secretary in the British Cabinet, Sir Robert Peel established the Metropolitan Police Service in London, which was the first modern police force in the world. Prior to that time, law enforcement in Great Britain was carried out by volunteer constables. That system of policing was largely unorganized and lacked a criminal investigation capability. Secretary Peel believed the citizens would be better served by making police an official paid profession, organized in a civilian fashion and answerable to the public. The police were nicknamed "Bobbies" after Peel and continue to be known by that nickname today.