September 16 Historical Political Events for September 16 Year Event 1893 A 6,000,000 acre tract of land in the Cherokee Strip of Oklahoma Territory is opened to white settlers. 100,000 rush in. 1940 President Roosevelt signs Selective Service Act by which young men may be drafted into the armed services.
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