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.