EST. DECEMBER 1994 β’ 30+ YEARS ONLINE
yow.com π―
Owned continuously since 1994
TODAY IN HISTORY
September 1
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Day 243 of 2026 | Week 36 | 116 days until Christmas π
HISTORIC EVENTS
Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
The Beslan school siege begins when armed terrorists take schoolchildren and school staff hostage in North Ossetia, Russia; by the end of the siege, three days later, more than 385 people are dead (including hostages, other civilians, security personnel and terrorists).
The wreck of the Titanic is discovered by an American-French expedition led by Robert Ballard and Jean-Louis Michel.
Cold War: Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by a Soviet jet fighter after the commercial aircraft strayed into Soviet airspace, killing all 269 on board, including Congressman Lawrence McDonald.
The United States Air Force Space Command is founded.
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General AndrΓ© Kolingba.
The SR-71 Blackbird sets (and holds) the record for flying from New York to London in the time of one hour, 54 minutes and 56.4 seconds at a speed of 1,435.587 miles per hour (2,310.353Β km/h).
A 76-hour multinational rescue effort in the Celtic Sea resulted in the Rescue of Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman.
A coup in Libya brings Muammar Gaddafi to power.
Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against Israel".
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
Australian actress (Neighbours)
Puerto Rican guitarist and songwriter (Mars Volta; At the Drive-In)
American Pro Football HOF linebacker (NFL Defensive Player of the Year 2006; 6 Γ Pro Bowl 2000
American comic book artist known for "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac"
American softball catcher (Olympic gold 1996; 4 x All-American)
Canadian actress (Men with Brooms
Indian actor (Kasamh Se)
American College/Pro Football HOF middle linebacker (Texas Tech; 7 Γ Pro Bowl; 5 Γ First-team All-Pro; Miami Dolphins)
American swimmer (Olympic gold 4x100/200m freestyle relay/4x100m medley relay 1996)
Australian field hockey fullback (Olympic gold 1996; Champions Trophy gold 1997
Turkish soccer striker (112 caps; Galatasaray)
American stylist and fashion designer
American actor (Desperate Housewives)
Japanese video game composer (Shadow Hearts)
Austrian tennis player (world #10 1996; 6 x WTA titles)
π― yow.com Connection
On March 9, 1994 - just months before yow.com would be registered - the internet was still in its infancy. There were only about 3,000 websites in existence, and most people accessed the web through 14.4kbps dial-up modems. Today, you're visiting a domain that has survived 30+ years of that incredible evolution.
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