Selective Service is born - This Day in History – Sept 16th

Back in 1940, the registration of men between the ages of 21 and 36 for peacetime draft was passed due to the President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Administration.  The “Burke-Wadworth Act” was the first of its kind in the U.S.

According to history.com, “In November 1942, with the United States now a participant in the war, and not merely a neutral bystander, the draft ages expanded; men 18 to 37 were now eligible. Blacks were passed over for the draft because of racist assumptions about their abilities and the viability of a mixed-race military. But this changed in 1943, when a "quota" was imposed, meant to limit the numbers of blacks drafted to reflect their numbers in the overall population, roughly 10.6 percent of the whole. Initially, blacks were restricted to "labor units," but this too ended as the war progressed, when they were finally used in combat.”

Kelsey Grammer’s Frasier premieres 

Back in 1993, a popular character from television sitcom Cheers, named Frasier received his own spin-off comedy show that was successful.  Kelsey Grammer who played the rude, snobbish character gained even more popularity with hit starring role.  Mr. Grammer’s fellow cast mates helped to deliver a well-written comedy that lasted a total of 11 seasons and win 37 Emmy Awards.

“Sugar” Ray defeats "The Hitman" Hearns

Back in 1981, Sugar Ray Leonard battled Thomas Hearns for the Middleweight Championship boxing title.  After 13 rounds of fighting at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, in front of 25,000 spectators, Sugar Ray delivered the knockout blow to Hearns. This feat earned Sugar Ray his this boxing title andWorld Boxing Association (WBA) Belt.

All History facts provided from the link below:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/franklin-roosevelt-approves-military-draft?catId=9