Here's a quick look at our top stories for Friday, September 26, 2025:
Jane McDonald with the latest weather forecast:
Jane McDonald with latest forecast for Friday, September 26th, 2025
TOP HEADLINES:
Emotional moment: New Americans take oath at Yellowstone National Park
Emotional moment: New Americans take oath at Yellowstone
MSU Rodeo Team leads Bobcats in homecoming tradition
MSU Rodeo Team leads Bobcats in homecoming tradition
Housing takes center stage at Bozeman Candidate Forum
Housing takes center stage at Bozeman Candidate Forum
THAT’S INTERESTING:
Here are some interesting historical facts and notable birthdays for September 26:
- 1687 – The Parthenon in Athens is severely damaged after being hit by a Venetian mortar during a conflict with the Ottoman Empire.
- 1907 – New Zealand and Newfoundland become dominions within the British Empire.
- 1960 – The first-ever televised U.S. presidential debate is held between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, changing political campaigning forever.
- 1983 – Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov prevents a potential nuclear war by judging a missile alert as a false alarm, often credited with "saving the world".
- 2008 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges 777.68 points after the U.S. House rejects the bank bailout bill, marking one of the worst single-day point losses in history.
Notable birthdays:
- 1945 – Bryan Ferry, English singer and lead vocalist of Roxy Music.
- 1948 – Olivia Newton-John, British-Australian singer and actress (Grease).
- 1956 – Linda Hamilton, American actress best known for her role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator series.
- 1968 – Jim Caviezel, American actor (The Passion of the Christ).
- 1981 – Serena Williams, American tennis legend and one of the greatest female athletes in history.
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