This Day in History - September 16, 2026

0:00College football is back. So, Hilton called to me the superstition concierge to make your fan rituals a reality. Need a room to match your lucky number? We got you. Want to make sure our team doesn't wash your lucky jersey? Oho, that smells lucky. Hilton's unmatched hospitality can keep up with any superstition. Even a marching bandwink up call it 555 and 55 seconds. Hit it! When you need a team that will do whatever it takes on game day, it matters where you stay. Hilton, for this day. Welcome to this day in history. It's September 16. In the early 20th century, there were about 45 car companies in the United States, most of which sold only a handful of cars each year. Buick Motor Company had William Durant saw an opportunity and on this day in 1908, he incorporated general motors, creating what would become one of the world's largest automakers. Unlike Henry Ford's focus on a single affordable model,

1:01Durant envisioned GM as a company offering a wide variety of cars for different types of buyers. Surprising fact, Durant actually hated cars. He thought they were noisy, smelly, and dangerous. Also on this day in history, in 1620, the Mayflower departed England. In 1940, the United States officially instituted the Selective Training and Service Act. And in 1977, Opera Star Maria Callis passed away. That's all for today. Come back tomorrow to learn a little bit more about the world around you. Be kind to yourself and others. And have a great day.