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Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Today in History: September 21, Nairobi shopping mall attack

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Today is Monday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2026. There are 101 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 21, 2013, an attack by armed militants in the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, left 67 people dead and hundreds injured. Also on this date: In 1792, the National Convention of..

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Today in history: Nairobi shopping mall attack (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Today is Monday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2026. There are 101 days left in the year.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Today in History: September 21, Nairobi shopping mall attack (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Today is Monday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2026. There are 101 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 21, 2013, an attack by armed militants in the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, left 67 people dead and hundreds injured. Also on this date: In 1792, the National Convention of..

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