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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 18 > Cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol laid in 1793

Cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol laid in 1793

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
September 18, 2008

Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, the 262nd day of 2008. There are 104 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Sept. 18, 1793, President Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol.

On this date

In 1759, the French formally surrendered Quebec to the British.

In 1810,....

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