Births on September 26

Brooks Orpik

Born on September 26, 1980

Brooks Orpik, American ice hockey player

Richard Brooks Orpik (born September 26, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). A stay-at-home defenseman and locker room leader, Orpik is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Penguins in 2009 and with the Capitals in 2018 (the only player to win with both teams).

He currently serves as an assistant coach of the Boston College Eagles under Jerry York in the NCAA. Brooks Orpik also works in the Player Development Department for the Washington Capitals, where his role is to work with defensive prospects playing for the Hershey Bears.

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26 Jan

Egypt
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

United States Congress
Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
10 Jun

Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
29 Jul

Islamic Revolution
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
9 Oct

14th Dalai Lama
Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.

Births on September 26

Brooks Orpik

Born on September 26, 1980

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Islamic Revolution

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