Today In History: A “Busted” Bike Rental Story

September 17.  On this day in 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed in Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment in American history. In 1962, the Justice Department filed its first lawsuit to end racial segregation in federally funded public schools. Fast forward to 1978, Queen filmed the infamous “Bicycle Race” video with 65 nude models at London’s Wimbledon Stadium—prompting a demand to replace the bicycle seats. In 1983, Vanessa Williams broke barriers as the first Black woman crowned Miss America. A decade later, in 1994, Heather Whitestone made history as the first deaf Miss America. In 2002, NBA legend Patrick Ewing announced his retirement. And in 2021, Netflix dropped Squid Game, launching a global phenomenon with its chilling “Red light, green light” scene. These events, spanning centuries, continue to shape culture, history, and headlines. And that’s today’s Almanac, on Northwest Newsradio.