Today in History: September 26, Kennedy and Nixon hold nationally televised presidential debate
On September 26, 1960, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon participated in the first nationally televised presidential debate in Chicago.
Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026. There are 96 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first nationally televised debate between presidential candidates took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off in Chicago. Also on this date: In 1777,...
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