By The Associated Press

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 1, the 244th day of 2021. There are 121 days left in the year.

Todayís Highlight in History:

On Sept. 1, 1939, World War II began as Nazi Germany invaded Poland.

On this date:

In 1159, Pope Adrian IV, the only English pope, died.

In 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr was found not guilty of treason. (Burr was then tried on a misdemeanor charge, but was again acquitted.)