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Monday, September 28, 2026

Saturday, September 28, 1901. Battle of Balangiga.

Today In Wyoming's History: September 28: 1901   At Balangiga on Samar Island, Philippine villagers surprised a the US military Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, killing 48 out of a command of 74 with edged weapons.  Philippine casualties were estimated at 50-250.  

The city would subsequently be retakane and Church bells, allegedly used to signal the attack from the city's Catholic Churches, were taken by the Americans as prizes.  The bells were installed at Ft. D. A. Russell Wyoming upon the 9th Infantry's return, where they remained until 2018 on the now F. E. Warren AFB.  A member of the Wyoming Veterans Commission lost his seat by stating that he supported their return.  The Filipino representatives maintained that the bells in some cases reflect that they were taken from churches other than those near the battle.

They were, as noted, returned.

King Gillette incorporated the American Safety Razor Company.

Famous television personality Ed Sullivan was born.

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