Monthly Archives: September 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)

‘The Phil Silvers Show’ sitcom television series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1955)


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(Tuesday, September 20, 1955, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT)The Phil Silvers Show (originally titled You’ll Never Get Rich ), a sitcom television series starring Phil Silvers, debuted tonight on CBS-TV.

‘Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1975)


Video: 'Saturday Night Live 1975 Mark Wilson, Nani & Greg do Allakazam Train Illusion' (Nov. 15, 1975)

(Saturday, September 20, 1975, 8:00 p.m. EDT)Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell, a comedy-variety television series hosted by Howard Cosell, debuted tonight on ABC.

‘Cheyenne’ Western television series debuts on ABC 70 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1955)


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(Tuesday, September 20, 1955, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT)Cheyenne, an American western television series starring Clint Walker, premiered tonight on ABC

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 20 1975)

(Saturday, September 20, 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 tenth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 20 1975)

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ biographical crime drama film premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)


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(Saturday, September 20, 1975)Dog Day Afternoon, a crime drama film about a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover’s operation, opened today at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. Continue reading ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ biographical crime drama film premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)