1. In 1814, during the War of 1812, the Battle of Plattsburgh took place. This battle saw American forces defeat a British invasion fleet, securing a major victory for the United States in the war. The victory helped to boost American morale and solidified their position in northeast New York.

2. On September 14, 1901, President William McKinley was assassinated while attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. He was shot twice by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, and died eight days later due to complications from his injuries.

3. In 1963, the New York Mets played their final home game of their inaugural season at the Polo Grounds. The team finished the season with a record of 51-111, the worst record in Major League Baseball in that season.

4. On September 14, 1975, the first "Saturday Night Live" episode aired on NBC. The show, which was created by Lorne Michaels, has since become an iconic staple of American pop culture and has launched the careers of countless comedians and actors.

5. In 2003, the New York Yankees played their final game at the original Yankee Stadium before it was renovated. The stadium, which opened in 1923, was one of the most iconic sports venues in the world and had been the home of the Yankees for 85 years. The team moved into a new stadium in 2009.