First Automatic Teller Machine debuts - This Day in History – Sept 2nd

Back in 1969, The Chemical Bank in Rockville, NY debuted of the first Automatic Teller Machine (ATM). This machine gain popularity over the years due to its usage for money withdraws and deposits without going inside a bank.

According to history.com, “Today there are well over 1 million ATMs around the world, with a new one added approximately every five minutes. It's estimated that more than 170 Americans over the age of 18 had an ATM card in 2005 and used it six to eight times a month. Not surprisingly, ATMs get their busiest workouts on Fridays.”

The King of Pop scores his final solo and 12^th #1 hit

Back in 1996, Michael Jackson, aka “The King of Pop” scored his 12th and final solo #1 hit with the song, “"You Are Not Alone."  This son featured his first wife, Lisa Marie Presley.

The U.S. Dept of Treasury is formed

In 1789, the leaders of America were trying to find ways to finance the Revolutionary War.  The solution was the development of the U.S Treasury Department.  This institution tasks is to issues cash that doubles as redeemable “bills of credit.” This method also raised the country’s first debt but it funded the Revolutionary War.

Ford Falcon introduced as fuel-efficient car

Back in 1959, Henry Ford II introduced the company’s newest car, the Ford Falcon. This vehicle showcased a fuel efficient 30 mph and 90 horsepower. The Falcon went on sale Oct 8 and by Oct 9; all of the 97,000 cars were snared by car dealers in Ford’s first production run.

According to history.com, “desire of American car buyers for sensible automobiles, one industry executive told a reporter, would soon make big, inefficient cars obsolete. Unfortunately, though the Falcon was an immediate sensation--Ford sold more than a million of them in the car's first two years on the market, and its design went on to inspire the iconic Ford Mustang--this did not prove to be the case. Today, small cars account for less than 20 percent of new-car sales.”

Jimmy Connors wins U.S. Open on his birthday

Back in 1991, tennis star, Jimmy Connors received a great birthday present by winning the U.S. Open.  This marathon match ran for 4 hours and 29 minutes of play with a fifth-set tiebreak in against Aaron Krickstein.

According to history.com, “After the match, Connor thanked his fans: "This was another Connors miracle, it was a war…and the crowd absolutely helped me win it. This was 20,000 making the noise of 60,000. By the fifth set, he's under tension and I'm riding the tide, I'm flying, and was I ever gonna give up? Oh no, hell no." Connors would go on to lose to Jim Courier in the semifinals.”

J.R.R. Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings dies

John Ronald Reuel “J.R.R.” Tolkien, the writer of the award-winning novels and blockbuster trilogy, “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” died on this day back in 1973. 

Mr. Tolkien, who was born on January 3, 1892, in Blomfontein, South Africa, was 81 at the time of his death.

Special Note: The “Hobbit and Lord of the Rings” movies were co-produced and co-written by Peter Jackson.  

All History facts provided from the link below:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/connors-celebrates-birthday-with-win-at-us-open