Today is Saturday, Sept. 21, the 265th day of 2024. There are 101 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 21, 1937, “The Hobbit,” by J.R.R. Tolkien, was first published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd. of London. Also on this date: In 1792, the National Convention of France issued a proclamation announcing the abolition of the French monarchy. In 1898, in response to a letter from...