Coverage dated September 26, 2026

Today in History: September 26, Kennedy and Nixon hold nationally televised presidential debate

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Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026. There are 96 days left in the year.

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  1. UPI

    On This Day, Sept. 26: JFK, Nixon have first televised U.S. presidential debate (opens UPI)

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    On Sept. 26, 1960, the first televised presidential debate aired from a Chicago TV studio. It featured candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Today in History: September 26, Kennedy and Nixon hold nationally televised presidential debate (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026. There are 96 days left in the year.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Today in history: Kennedy and Nixon hold nationally televised presidential debate (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026. There are 96 days left in the year.

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