Today in History: September 8

Today is Thursday, Sept. 8, the 252nd day of 2016. There are 114 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlights in History:
On Sept. 8, 1966, the science-fiction series “Star Trek” premiered on NBC; the situation comedy “That Girl,” starring Marlo Thomas, debuted on ABC.
On this date:
In 1565, a Spanish expedition established the first permanent European settlement in North America at present-day St. Augustine, Florida.
In 1761, Britain’s King George III married Pr