Today in Nerd History | September 21

Welcome to "Today in Nerd History," where we explore the most iconic moments in nerd culture! On this day:

1937: The Hobbit was published, introducing readers to the fantastical world of Middle-earth and the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, laying the foundation for J.R.R. Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings series.

1970: Monday Night Football premiered on ABC, becoming a staple of American sports broadcasting and bringing live football games to prime time television.

2004: Monster Hunter was released on PlayStation 2, beginning a franchise that would become a phenomenon with its focus on cooperative gameplay and epic battles against giant creatures.

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NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family-friendly, only that it was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment.

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