On this day in history...
DateTime:9/27/2009 11:20:23 AM

• 1572 - Supernova is observed in constellation known as Cassiopeia.
  
• 1860 - Abraham Lincoln elected 16th president.
  
• 1879 - Canada celebrates 1st Thanksgiving Day.
  
• 1917 - NY allows women to vote.
  
• 1923 - USSR adopts experimental calendar, with 5-day "weeks".
  
• 1975 - 1st appearance of Sex Pistols.