Daily Archives: September 28, 2016

Ali outpoints Norton, retains heavyweight crown 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1976)

1970s


Video: 'Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton III - Sept. 28, 1976 - Entire fight - Rounds 1 - 15'

(Tuesday, September 28, 1976, 10:30 p.m. EDT) — With more votes then cheers, Muhammad Ali retained the world heavyweight championship tonight with a controversial but unanimous 15-round victory over Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium before 30,298 spectators, who created a gate of about $2.4 million. Continue reading Ali outpoints Norton, retains heavyweight crown 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1976) →

‘Songs in the Key of Life’ album by Stevie Wonder released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Songs In The Key Of Life' (21 videos)

(Tuesday, September 28, 1976) — “Songs in the Key of Life,” an ambitious double LP with a four-song bonus EP by Stevie Wonder, was released today.

In 2005, the album was ranked number 57 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

William the Conqueror invades England to claim English throne 950 years ago today (Sep 28 1066)

1720s and before


Video: 'BBC The Normans. Conquest'

(Thursday, September 28, 1066; during the Norman conquest of England) — An army of Norman, Breton and French soldiers led by Duke William II of Normandy (later styled as William the Conqueror) landed at Pevensey Bay today, launching an invasion and occupation of England.