1. On September 24, 1789, the Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed, establishing the federal judiciary system. This act had significant implications for Pennsylvania as it was home to one of the earliest and most active federal circuit courts outside of the original 13 colonies.
2. In 1862, the Battle of Antietam occurred in Maryland, just a few miles south of the Pennsylvania border. This bloody Civil War battle resulted in the loss of over 22,000 soldiers and is considered the bloodiest one-day battle in American history.
3. On September 24, 1896, the first automobile race in the United States took place in Pennsylvania. The race was organized by the newly formed Automobile Club of America and was held in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The winner, Charles Duryea, drove his gasoline-powered car at an average speed of 71.5 mph.
4. In 1920, Babe Ruth hit his 50th home run of the season at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This was a significant achievement for Ruth, and he went on to finish the season with 54 home runs, a record that stood for 34 years.
5. On September 24, 1975, the Philadelphia Flyers became the first team in the National Hockey League (NHL) to have an African-American player in their lineup. Forward Bill Riley played in the Flyers' season opener against the New York Islanders, breaking the color barrier in professional hockey.
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