Daily Archives: September 18, 2017

‘The Princess Bride’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1987)


Video: 'The Princess Bride' trailer

(Friday, September 18, 1987)The Princess Bride, an American romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film about a beautiful girl who is to be married to a nasty prince, but who is in love with another, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival). Continue reading ‘The Princess Bride’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1987)

U.S. yacht sweeps four-race match for America’s Cup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)


Video: 'The America's Cup Race (1967)'

(Monday, September 18, 1967) — The Intrepid, skippered by Bus Mosbacher, defeated the Australian challenger, Dame Pattie, skippered by Jock Sturrock, four races to zero to win 1967 America’s Cup today in Newport, Rhode Island. Continue reading U.S. yacht sweeps four-race match for America’s Cup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)

The Beatles film ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ stripper scene 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)


Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 18, 1967, at 45:01-48:20)

(Monday, September 18, 1967) — The second week of filming for The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour television special began today with a visit to the Raymond Revuebar strip club in London’s Soho. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ stripper scene 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)