13 September 1609 Posted on September 12, 2022 by Staff Henry Hudson reaches the river that would later be named after him – the Hudson River. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Be courageous. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith! Go forward!" Thomas A. Edison — Click here for more from Thomas A. Edison Related posts: 28 August 1609 30 September 1399 9 April 1609 24 October 1931 2 August 1415 20 July 1189 24 September 1948 30 October 1485 28 July 1896 31 May 1859