This Day In History

September 14
1829
The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the Russo-Turkish War.
1901
President of the United States William McKinley assassinated.
1917
Russia is officially proclaimed a republic.
1960
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is founded.
2001
Historic National Prayer Service held at Washington National Cathedral for victims of the September 11 attacks. A similar service is held in Canada on Parliament Hill, the largest vigil ever held in the nation's capital.