Daily Archives: September 21, 2025

‘The Vagabond King’ operetta opens on Broadway 100 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1925)


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(Monday, September 21, 1925, 8:30 p.m. EDT)The Vagabond King, an operetta by Rudolf Friml in four acts, opened tonight at Casino Theatre in New York City’s Theatre District at 1404 Broadway and West 39th Street. Continue reading ‘The Vagabond King’ operetta opens on Broadway 100 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1925)

‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)

(Saturday, September 21, 1985) — “Money for Nothing‘ by Dire Straits peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 21/28, Oct. 5, 1985). Continue reading ‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975)


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(Sunday, September 21, 1975, 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the 11th of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975)

‘Cherish’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)

(Saturday, September 21, 1985) — “Cherish” by Kool & the Gang peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Cherish’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)

‘There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)’ by Eurythmics peaks at #22 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)

(Saturday, September 21, 1985) — “There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)” by Eurythmics peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)’ by Eurythmics peaks at #22 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)